This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C was purchased by the seller in 2023 and received a comprehensive mechanical refurbishment with some noteworthy mechanical upgrades. The coupe is finished in Dark Olive (291) over Bamboo MB-Tex (704) and power is provided by a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and an upgraded 3.47 rear end. The mechanical odometer reads 24k miles with approximately 1k miles added by the seller since acquiring the car. Features include power windows, air conditioning, dual zenith carburetors, an upgraded fuel distributor, and a larger radiator for a 280C. Thorough service records documenting recent maintenance with Pierre Hedary are included in the gallery and show a comprehensive refurbishment including a new fuel tank, belts, a carb tune-up, a new air cleaner, a power steering service, an ignition service, an A/C service, cooling system service, a transmission service, a new alternator, new flex discs, a suspension refresh including new shocks, subframe mounts, and various parts to enhance performance. This pillarless coupe is now being offered by the seller with service records, the factory tool kit, spare tire, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
The exterior is finished in Dark Olive (291) with European market headlamps and deleted side markers. The car received a repaint in the factory paint under prior ownership. Round fog lamps are mounted to the front bumper and a Touring Club Suisse grille badge is shown. The seller notes a small paint chip on the left front fender. Detailed photos of the body can be seen in the gallery.
Factory 14″ steel wheels wear paint-matched hubcaps and Kelly tires measuring 195/75 at all four corners. The hubcaps show little to no imperfections. A complete brake service has been performed under current ownership including new rear brake lines, a new brake booster line, and a flush.
The cabin is trimmed in Bamboo MB-Tex (704) with color-matched door inserts and carpets with original Zebrano veneers are displayed on the dashboard. Equipment includes factory air conditioning, power windows, manually adjusted seats with 3-point seatbelts up front and lap belts in the rear, and the original Becker Europa radio. The original headliner shows well with no major imperfections and the A/C is noted to need a new seal The A/C is under warranty with the servicing shop.
Instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer as well as a clock and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 24k miles with approximately 1k miles being added by the current owner.
The 2.8L M114 inline-six was rated at 150 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque when new with power sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. An upgraded 3.47 rear end has been added under current ownership along with an upgraded larger radiator for a 280C. More than $30k was spent on mechanical refurbishment in 2024 with Pierre Hedary and receipts for the work can be seen in the gallery. This work includes a new fuel tank, belts, a carb tune-up, a new air cleaner, a power steering service, an ignition service, an A/C service, cooling system service, a transmission service, a new alternator, new flex discs, a suspension refresh including new shocks, subframe mounts, and a fuel distributor for an injected car to enhance performance and efficiency. Photos of the underside are included in the gallery.
This pillarless coupe is now being offered by the seller with service records, the factory tool kit, spare tire, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
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9 Comments
$7,500 bid placed by @Oldcarlife
$6,500 bid placed by @OMdriver
Came here to see the 123 ending but THIS is cool.
Please note details on this car should be considered a mechanical refurbishment rather than a rebuild. Comprehensive service records are included in the gallery showing thorough service from Pierre Hedary. We've adjusted the verbiage as a result. Good catch and thanks @johniwanna
The MB Market insight mentions an engine rebuild, but the overall description does not mention such work. Was the motor rebuilt in addition to the other work mentioned?
@elpasoben , thank you. It is. 2.8 liter engine.
$5,000 bid placed by @Nick75
This is such a beautiful example! One question: is it a 2.5 or 2.8 liter engine? Thank you for your time and GLWTA!!!
Very pretty Coupe ! It has pretty much everything save the sunroof. The mechanical refurbishment done is similar to what I had to do to my W113 Pagoda since ownership 22 years ago. It is also in a #291 green colour. I had to renew the AC compressor 2 times. The York had to go and replaced with a Denso. No problems since.
One of the best-styled cars they ever made, classic Paul Bracq understated elegance. Just lovely, and built when engineering and quality were what they sought, first and last.
$2,500 bid placed by @C3wA
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Good luck with this auction!!!
$250 bid placed by @Foti63
Beautiful car. GLWA