Highlights
- Older high quality restoration
- Classic ivory paintwork with red interior
- Rebuilt M129 155bhp 2.5L engine
- Rare 4spd manual gearbox
- Very well presented car in great shape
- Well maintained with regular servicing
- Seller has owned car for 25 years
- Voluntary MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
Behold one of Paul Bracq’s many masterpieces. His clever transformation of the ungainly Heckflosse saloon in favour of something altogether smoother and more elegant. No wonder these cars remain the doyen of the rich and famous even today.
You’ll pay six figures for a good W111 cabriolet, which makes the more versatile coupe great value for essentially the same car. The 250SE was the rarest hard top variant with just 5,259 produced. This ivory over burgundy 1967 250SE is a really lovely example in great condition thanks to the care of its current long-term keeper. He acquired it after a full restoration in its native home of South Africa - that the work has stood up so well is a credit to him and the craftsmen who executed it.
The vendor informs us that he has expended considerable sums on the car during his tenure. It has been in the UK since 2002 and comes with a thick history file showing regular scheduled maintenance throughout its life. It is a very well kept car with that light patina of age that adds character to any comprehensive restoration.
It is a mark of the current keeper’s approach that the car comes to market with a voluntary MOT to February 2026. Naturally, there are no advisories.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1967
- First UK registered November 2002
- Two registered keepers since arriving in the UK
- Current registered keeper since October 2011
- We are told that the current keeper has owned the car for 25 years
- Imported from dry climes of South Africa
- Restored in South Africa prior to arriving in the UK
- Service history includes first service stamp in France after collection of car from factory. Car then taken to South Africa and continually serviced at same garage in Cape Town until late 1990s
- One of only 5,259 250SE coupes built worldwide
- 2 set of keys
- Factory handbooks and service book as shown
- Stamped service book as shown in photos
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- Vendor tells us that he has spent a lot of money on the car during his tenure
- MOT to 16th February 2026 with no advisories
- Vendor reports that the mileage is 161,251 miles
- Paperwork includes workshop manual and parts catalogue specific to car (super rare) - the car has had Dinitrol rust protection around 4 years ago, including in the box cavities
- Regular servicing principally at Roger Edwards Mercedes in Amersham with most recent service 25th June 2025 @ 61,304 miles
The Condition
- Ivory paintwork in very good order with few indications of age or deterioration
- Car was restored and resprayed in South Africa prior to arriving in the UK
- Paintwork presents well with no reported damage or scratches to finish
- Bodywork is equally well kept with arches, sills and panel edges in good order
- Underside has been professionally rust-proofed and is in very good order
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- Factory correct exterior with steel wheels and painted body colour chrome hub caps
- Chrome work is bright and well-finished with no obvious tarnish or damage to note
- Exterior lights in good order with bright reflectors and lenses and no reported damage
- Bumpers front and back rechromed
- Gorgeous W111 interior retaining its array of lovely detailing such as the extensive veneers
- Interior fittings are very well kept with only very light age to note to some elements
- Burgundy red leather interior is well kept with seats showing barely any wear
- Front and rear seats are fitted with silver classic-style seatbelts as shown
- Light brown carpets feature high-quality material and are in good order
- Protective factory branded over mats to footwells
- Wood veneers to dashboard and dashtop are very well kept with no obvious deterioration
- Neat original features include the Becker Grand Prix radio
- Headlining presents well with no obvious sag and no obvious marks
- Boot area shows solid floor with protective fitted rubber mat as shown
- Car is fitted with a MPH speedometer
- No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials
The Mechanics
- M129 2.5L straight six 155bhp engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Well maintained with engine rebuild in car’s history
- Regularly serviced and maintained by long term keeper
- We are told he has spent a lot of money on the car
- No advisories on current MOT
- No reported running or driving faults
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