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1971 Mercedes-Benz 250 CE (W114)

United Kingdom • 21 Sept 2019 • Lot 130

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This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250 CE is a rare classic, with fewer than 50 registered in Britain. It features a recent repaint, refreshed interior, and mechanical servicing by Mercedes-Benz specialists, presenting a blend of classic appeal and updated maintenance.

Condition

6

The car has been repainted, had some welding repairs, and various parts replaced, including the dashboard and steering wheel. While it has been well-maintained by specialists and has a valid MOT, the remedial work and modifications indicate it is not in pristine or near-perfect condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

114022220188555

Odometer:

46,000 miles

Reg Number:

HPK 897K

RHD/LHD:

LHD

There is purity to the 250 CE that, if you know your beans, can only have come from the pencil of Paul Bracq.

He was brought in to refresh the line-up of Mercedes-Benz and he did that rather well.

A subtle blend of modernisation and, simply, a good eye, heralded the 250 CE with its lowered roofline and lowered seats to maintain headroom.

The windows wound down completely out of sight and the 2.5 litre, fuel injected, engine propelled this model up to a perfectly respectable 115mph.

First registered on November 16th, 1971, with fewer than 50 remaining registered on British roads, this uncomplicated Stuttgart coupé comes with the classic Mercedes-Benz colour combination of brown over cream.

The interior presents in tan MB-Tex and tidy throughout.

Some remedial welding took place in June 2017 and latterly, Broadley & Holmes, independent Mercedes-Benz specialists, undertook a gearbox oil service as well as the installation of new headlights, gearbox mounts and engine mounts just last...