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£5,253
1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 4-Speed
United States • 18 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250, previously owned by a German astronaut, features a unique red with pink and purple flames paint job. While it boasts a 2.8-liter inline-six engine with dual Weber carburetors and a four-speed manual transmission, it also presents cosmetic and mechanical issues needing attention.

Condition
5
The car has noticeable cosmetic issues such as imperfections in the finish, flaking on the wheels, and blemishes on the driver's seat and carpets. Additionally, there are mechanical issues like an inoperative air conditioning system and a power steering fluid leak.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
11401010037038
Odometer:
74,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Dual Weber Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted Red w/Pink & Purple Flames Black MB-Tex Upholstery 15" Centra Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Power Steering Alpine CD Stereo
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 was reportedly owned by Reinhard Furrer, a German physicist and astronaut, and previously refinished in red with pink and purple flames to match his airplane.
It is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission and features dual Weber carburetors, power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, 15 “Centra wheels, Black MB-Tex upholstery, an Alpine CD stereo.
Acquired by the seller in 2023, this W114 is offered at no reserve with an owner’s manual and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.
The body was repainted red with pink flames outlined in purple on the front end under prior ownership.
Additional details include driving lights, dual side mirrors, and a retractable antenna.
Imperfections are noted in the finis...
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£1,074
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,471
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,264
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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