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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