This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SE sedan is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a floor-shifted, four-speed manual gearbox. The car wears an older repaint in Arabian Gray over red leather, and it is equipped with US-specification lighting, auxiliary forward lights, 14″ steel wheels, painted hubcaps, power-assisted disc brakes, R134a-based air conditioning, a wrapped steering wheel, a sunroof, and a Sony head unit. Work since the seller’s acquisition last year has included replacing the tires, performing fluid services, replacing the fuel filter, and cleaning the radiator and fuel pump. This W108 250SE sedan is now offered at no reserve with tools and a clean New Mexico title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory in Arabian Gray (124) and was repainted under prior ownership. Details include a sunroof, US-specification headlights, auxiliary driving lights, and bright trim. One of the auxiliary lamps does not work, but the seller tells us that the bulb will be replaced prior to the sale.
The 14″ steel wheels wear painted hubcaps and Uniroyal tires that were mounted under current ownership. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted discs at each corner.
Trimmed in red leather, the cabin features woodgrain trim and faded red carpeting. The air-conditioning system has been converted to use R134a refrigerant, although the seller recommends replacing the climate slider controls, which are brittle. A Sony head unit has been added along with speakers in the parcel shelf. Leather upholstery has been treated with saddle soap and leather conditioner. The sale includes a pair of sheepskin covers for the front seats.
The two-spoke steering wheel shows a crack, and it wears a black wrap. It features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 140-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 69k miles, approximately 1,800 of which were added under current ownership.
The 2.5-liter M129 inline-six was factory equipped with Bosch fuel injection and was rated at 170 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque. Work under current ownership has included draining the gas tank, performing other fluids services, and replacing the fuel filter. The fuel pump was cleaned and resealed, the radiator was removed, cleaned, and resealed, and the air-conditioning system was recharged.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a floor-shift, four-speed manual transmission.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:
- 427 – Power steering and manual transmission
- 491 – Version for USA
- 503 – Left side mirror
- 124 – Arabian Grey paint
The chassis number, 108.014-10-052971, is shown above, whereas the New Mexico title lists the VIN as 1081410052971 — missing the zero in the fourth position.