Description
1968 Mercedes 250 SE saloon with fuel injection. The car has not been driven or started for many years. A prestigious and rare car. It is a great pleasure to drive. It is powerful: 14 horsepower. The two front wings and the rocker panels need to be replaced. The door bottoms also need to be repaired. The interior is in good condition, as is the dashboard. The gear lever is next to the steering wheel, on the right-hand side. The seats are worn in some places. I can't remember the mileage. It has a radio and a towball. La Palice's truth: if the car were in good condition, it wouldn't be at this price. And why this price: because of its rarity, its aesthetics, its class, etc. A few elements to define it: Dimensions L: 4. 90 m - W: 1. 81 m - Height: 1. 44 m The finish is cleanly executed, without flashy luxury. The front seats are deep, wide and well-curved, with easy adjustment for distance and tilt. Domed side windows, cigar lighter, windscreen washer, vanity mirror, ceiling lights, grab handles, glove box with lock and interior lighting, storage compartments in the doors, etc. Its maximum power is 195 km/ h. Gearbox: each of the gearbox ratios allows you to reach 50 km/ h in 1st gear, 90 km/ h in 2nd gear, 150 km/ h in 3rd gear and 195 km/ h in 4th gear.
Comfort: excellent, both in terms of the quality of the suspension and the general quietness of operation at all speeds. Roominess: the passenger compartment is spacious and can accommodate five people, but there can only be two in the front as the seats are separated. Boot: very large, with interior lighting and a spare wheel positioned vertically on the right. The cut-out in the boot lid is well designed to avoid having to lift parcels very high when loading. Engine: it can be summed up in two words: flexibility and power. What's more, for the performance the engine gives the car, fuel consumption remains reasonable. Gearbox: well spaced and remarkably synchronised. The gearbox is quiet. The clutch control system also deserves a mention. Suspension: it plays an obvious role in terms of comfort, and the usefulness of the rear compensator spring is undeniable.
Steering: with power steering, the effort required is always very low, and precision is unaffected.
Handling: in line with its performance, but the Mercedes 250 SE's real strengths lie in its ability to negotiate wide-radius bends. Braking: pleasant in normal use, thanks to the assistance system, which requires only moderate pressure on the pedal. Driving pleasure: this is not a sports car, but the Mercedes 250 SE could perhaps be described as a Grand Tourer with two seats. Performance is at a very high level, and the car can be described as a sports saloon.
In conclusion, this was a top-of-the-range saloon, powerful, fast, solid and comfortable, in the image of the best that the Stuttgart manufacturer could offer its customers. The car was spacious and very seriously built, while retaining a luxurious feel. The chrome and woodwork were generous and underlined the elegance of this beautiful saloon. Only for passionate collectors. If you are interested in this vehicle, you can make an appointment during October 2024 to see it. I will be on site during that month.
Important: if you are interested, please only call between 7pm and 8pm. I will only be available then.
