Description
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe
1 of just 235 RHD examples
Estimate
£35, 000 - £40, 000
Registration No: PUB 385D
Chassis No: the details below
MOT: March 2026
Supplied new to the car friendly climate of Australia and resident there until 2014
One of just 235 RHD examples made
Treated to an engine overhaul and much other work since arriving in the UK
Among the best-looking Coupe designs of the 1960s, the two-door, pillarless version of Mercedes-Benz’s W111 Saloon was styled by Paul Bracq. Only current from August 1965 – December 1967, the 250SE model was powered by a 2496cc fuel-injected straight-six engine allied to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission. Considerably faster than its 220SE predecessor, the newcomer rode on larger 14-inch wheels and was reputedly capable of 120mph. Equipped with all-round independent suspension (coil and wishbone front / swing-arm rear), power steering and four-wheel disc brakes, it boasted a comfortable ride and secure handling. Of the 5, 259 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupes made, just 235 were completed to right-hand drive specification (with fewer than 150 coming to the UK).
According to an accompanying letter from Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd’s Homologation Department, chassis the details below was built during April 1966 to right-hand drive specification and supplied new to Australia. Finished in the handsome combination of Milano Brown with Brown leather upholstery, the 250SE was shipped to the UK during 2014. Treated to a thorough overhaul of its M129 straight-six by Crewe Engines the following year, the Coupe is further understood to have had attention paid to its automatic gearbox, disc brakes and shock absorbers (the latter now being Bilstein units). The carpets have been renewed and the dashboard fettled. Starting readily during our recent photography session, ‘PUB 385D’ is notably smart in terms of its paintwork, brightwork and glass. Sparingly used as part of a multi-car collection, the Mercedes-Benz is nevertheless due to be freshly MOT tested ahead of the auction. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.
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