This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE cabriolet is one of approximately 950 examples produced between 1965 and 1967. The car is said to have been initially delivered in Germany and later exported to the US before making its way to Canada, where it underwent refurbishment work between 2006 and 2007. Finished in Papyrus White over red leather, the car is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. It rides on 14″ body-color steel wheels and is further equipped with four-wheel disc brakes, a black soft top, Euro-spec headlights, an automatic antenna, and a Becker Grand Prix radio. This W111 cabriolet is now offered by the selling dealer with manufacturer’s literature and a Tennessee title.
The car left the factory in Papyrus White (717) and was refinished as part of the aforementioned refurbishment. Exterior details include a black soft top, front vent windows, Euro-specification headlights, a left mirror, and an automatic antenna. A dent in the rear bumper is shown in the gallery below.
The 14″ steel wheels wear polished trim rings and hubcaps with body-color centers. The suspension incorporates an independent double-wishbone front setup with coil springs along with a rear single-joint swing axle. Braking is via four-wheel discs.
The cabin features individual front seats and a rear bench upholstered in red leather, and wood trim accents the dash and A-pillars. Shoulder belts are equipped for the front occupants, while lap belts are fitted for the rear passengers. Additional amenities include a dashboard-mounted clock, a heater, and a Becker Grand Prix stereo.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 220-km/h speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 34k kilometers (~21k miles).
The 2.5-liter M129 inline-six features Bosch mechanical fuel injection, and it produced 150 horsepower and 159 lb-ft of torque when new. The battery was replaced in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
Manufacturer’s literature is included in the sale.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:
- 516 – Becker Grand Prix radio
- 531 – Automatic antenna
- 717 – Papyrus White