This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250S originated as an Italian-Market example and was imported to the United States in 1986. The importation paperwork remains intact with the car and photographed for the gallery. The 250S remained in the same family for 38 years until the current owner and seller acquired the car in 2024. It’s finished in Papyrus White (717) over a Beige MB-Tex interior with power provided by a 2.5L M108 Inline-Six mated to the original 4-speed manual transmission. Features include disc brakes at all four wheels, a driver-side wing mirror, an original Becker head unit with AM/FM, and a heater. The prior owner spent approximately $16k under their care in 2023 and 2024 getting the car ready to sell. The current owner, upon acquiring the car, spent an additional $4k to ensure reliable drivability and condition. Highlights for work performed includes a brake overhaul including rotors, pads, rebuilt calipers, and a new master cylinder, also included in a new power steering system, a valve adjustment, a carburetor rebuild, an electronic distributor, new ignition wires, new engine and subframe mounts, a new fuel tank, and new shocks. Records are included in the gallery. This 250S currently shows 47k miles on the odometer and is offered with thorough records and receipts, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Michigan title.
The exterior is finished in Papyrus White (717) as originally indicated on the datacard and plate under the hood. The car was repainted under prior ownership and several small patches of surface corrosion around the windshield cowl were treated simultaneously. Additionally small spots under the left rear door and left rocker were treated for corrosion. The brightwork appears to show well without notable pitting or damage and looks to be complete. Detailed photos of the exterior are included in the gallery.
The original 14" wheels in matching Papyrus White (717) paint are retained with this example including original beauty rings. Uniroyal whitewall tires measuring 205/75 on all four corners are shown and wear 2024 date codes.
The cabin is finished in Beige MB-Tex, optioned from the factory. The doors, and dashboard are also finished in matching Beige MB-Tex with upper vinyl and door handles trimmed in black. Wood veneer is shown on the dashboard, center console, and interior windshield surrounded with various areas showing curling and warping due to heat. An original Becker head unit is shown in the dashboard and features AM/FM sound.
The ivory steering wheel frames the original gauge cluster featuring two analog gauges for speed in miles per hour and a tachometer. Centered in between is a vertical analog display with readouts for fuel level, engine temperature, and oil pressure. The analog odometer reads 76k km (~47k mi) and is believed to be original miles.
The 2.5L M108 inline-six was rated for 146 horsepower and 157lb-ft when new and is coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission. The current owner, upon acquiring the car, spent an additional $4k to ensure reliable drivability and condition. Highlights for work performed includes a brake overhaul including rotors, pads, rebuilt calipers, and a new master cylinder, also included in a new power steering system, a valve adjustment, a carburetor rebuild, an electronic distributor, new ignition wires, new engine and subframe mounts, a new fuel tank, and new shocks. Records are included in the gallery.
This 250S currently shows 47k miles on the odometer and is offered with thorough records and receipts, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Michigan title.
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So simple and beautiful.$2,500 bid placed by @RelishThat
Welcome to the auction! This 250S has a sweet story. It was sold new in Italy and purchased by a Navy officer in the mid-1980s, where he was stationed in Naples. He brought it back to the US with him in 1986 and it remained in his care until his grandson took over stewardship in 2016. After 38 Years of ownership with one family, I bought it in 2024. It comes complete with records from Italy, bill of sale to the Navy officer, import papers, ship manifesto, shipping instructions, and a mountain of books, receipts, parts, and paperwork. When he bought the car in 1986 it had 70,736 km...the miles are believed to be true and not rolled over. We are MB collectors and put about 500-750 miles on each car each season, and they are all stored in heated/cooled clean storage. We are not mechanical, but have a great German shop that does all our work. If it needs to be done, it is done. Our cars are only driven on nice dry days, and never in the Winter. This is a sweet, humble, simple car with a great story. She starts, runs, and drives like a champ and has been driven up to 150 miles at one time without missing a beat (and at highway speeds). I'll include more details on condition and considerations in my next post. Enjoy!