null 250SE Cabriolet

Reluctantly for sale is this 4 year labor of love restoration of the rarest of the final series of Mercedes Benz's classic hand-built cabriolets. Classic period correct silver over a rich red factory correct leather interior ideally honor the Paul Bracq lines of this iconic motorcar. For inclement weather a fully lined black German canvas soft-top completes the picture perfectly.

No expense has been spared in bringing the car to a standard that meets and surpasses the original factory delivered quality. The state of the body panels and the hand rubbed paint turns heads while at the same time honoring the period and character of the original car. The same philosophy has been applied throughout right down to the interior veneer restored by leading US expert. Drew Tibcken and the German restored and fully functional Becker Europa TR.

Far from a show pony. even though pampered in every way since its restoration. this car's rebuild was undertaken with a brief that it would be driven and much attention was therefore lavished on ensuring a tight and rewarding drive for the touring owner.

With driving in mind. the original matching numbers engine has also been subject to excellent care and maintenance beyond the show ready cosmetic preparation. This attention includes an authorized service agent rebuild of the Bosch MFI pump. The extremely rare 4-speed manual transmission with its SL style slender and elegant floor mounted shift works precisely and adds beautifully to the driving experience.

Further details of the car and its restoration along with the W111 023 series generally can be found at http://www. classiccar. co. nz/articles/1967-mercedes-benz-250se-cabriolet-classic-cabrio-256 and additional information and photographs will be made freely available to interested parties. Inspections of this very special can also be arranged as can worldwide shipping at the buyer's expense.

This is an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a standout car of remarkable quality. which will immediately satisfy the most discerning of enthusiasts without the need to invest time or money before enjoying it on the road. Although now 45 years old. the complete rebuild undertaken without restraint means the driver and passenger experience is at least the equal of factory new. The mileage stated represents use following restoration completed in 2011.

A full record of the restoration of this magazine featured car is available to the buyer along with all original order and delivery documentation associated with its tourist delivery in December 1966.

Legal stuff: This car is also listed for sale elsewhere and the seller reserves the right to withdraw it from sale at any time and for any reason. Although it has been subject to an extensive and comprehensive restoration. it is offered for sale without any express or implied warranty as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose to the extent permitted at law and applying to private party sellers of motor vehicles. Any purchaser will be presumed to have made all diligent inquiries and carried out or had carried out any and all inspections they require prior to entering into any binding agreement to purchase.  

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