Highlights
- Comprehensive mechanical and bodywork restoration
- Matching-numbers 2.6-litre fuel injected 150bhp model
- Very rare special-order five-speed manual gearbox
- Highly original and well-kept interior
- Detailed documentation of all works carried out available
- Reported 36,000 km from new
The Appeal
This C114 250CE displays Paul Bracq’s characteristic eye for detail, from the pillarless profile to the stack headlights and crisp swage line. The light blue metallic paintwork and optional ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys enhance what is undoubtedly a timeless design. These are spacious and handsome grand tourers.
The vendor bought this car in 2020 in France, and tells us that it has had just three keepers. The low mileage of 36,000 km isn't verified, but the condition does point to a sparing, careful life. The bodywork had been extensively restored and resprayed in the original light blue prior to purchase. In the intervening years, the vendor has invested considerable sums to improve the car yet retain its matching-numbers authenticity. He tells us that it has been fully rebuilt and is ‘like brand new.’ It retains its original hardwearing MB Tex black interior with Zebrano veneers.
Beyond the condition and investment, what makes this car particularly special is the specification. It is fitted with the firm’s reliable 2.6-litre fuel-injected straight-six engine, allied to the ultra-rare five-speed manual gearbox, a special-order item fitted to only a very small percentage of the 67,000 coupes built.
The car comes with a large collection of original paperwork and handbooks, as well as a Polish inspection certificate valid to July 2026.
The vendor says:
“The mechanics are perfectly rebuilt and 100% ready to go any distance. The car has good compression, does not overheat and does not consume any oil, though there is a small oil leakage.
“Perfect state, amazing quality and fantastic 250CE that can drive any distance.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 36,000 km (stated as correct, not verified)
- Country of registration: Poland
- Technical inspection status: valid until July 2026 according to seller
- Technical specs: 2,596cc 'M114' 150bhp inline-six, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: Detailed four-page document of all parts and works available upon request, original handbooks, wallet and other paperwork
The Detail
- Matching-numbers car with very rare five-speed manual gearbox
- Older respray in original light blue metallic colour which presents well in photos
- One minor rust spot measuring approximately 2mm x 2mm noted
- Bright chromework in good order with lights in similar order
- Evidence of considerable new parts fitted as shown in photos
- Optional ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys in good condition with classic-style tyres
- Non-matching factory steel spare wheel included
- Black MB Tex four-seat interior is said to be original
- Interior looks very well-kept with light wear typical of age and mileage
- Features Zebrano wood veneers and aerated headlining as shown
- Grey carpets present well with matching over mats fitted
- Rubber fitted boot mat
- Good engine compression reported
- No overheating issues and no oil consumption reported
- Small oil leak noted by the vendor, described as insignificant
- Vendor states that engine has been rebuilt
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