1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 W114

Highlights

• Comprehensively restored bodywork and mechanicals
• Body restoration carried out by a panel beater with over 40 years of experience
• Very early example with split/double front and rear bumpers and 'stacked' lights
• Photo album documenting the restoration process available on request

The Appeal

The W114 250 was among the first of Mercedes-Benz's "New Generation" saloons, replacing the Fintail models and establishing a design language that would define the marque for decades. It felt fiercely, fearlessly modern from top to bottom, with clean, unfussy lines and a block-featured silhouette that still turns heads more than half a century later.

Its current owner, a professional panel beater with over 40 years of experience, has comprehensively restored this car, with extensive attention paid to the underside, fasteners and structural areas. Mechanically, the engine and gearbox have been thoroughly inspected and rebuilt where necessary, with the suspension and brakes also overhauled.
Accompanied by a photographic record of the restoration work undertaken, this very attractive car has clearly been cherished and now offers an excellent prospect for its lucky new keeper.

Key Information

• Mileage: 63,651 miles Indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt
• Technical specs: 2,500cc inline-six petrol, 4-speed manual transmission
• Paperwork: Limited paperwork available, though the vendor has a photographic record of the restoration

The Detail

• Early car with unique '0.5' features, including:
  • Split/double front and rear chrome bumpers
  • 'Stacked' front headlamp bezels
  • Smooth tail light bezels
  • Hard plastic steering wheel
• Body fully restored by the seller, a panel beater with over 40 years of professional experience
• Paintwork in good order, with light age-commensurate wear
• Original colour-matched wheelset
• Chrome trim is in original condition; some pieces would benefit from replacement or rechroming
• Sill trims and left-hand rear trim strip under the boot are missing
• Underside finished in 'Raptor' coating in body colour and described as very clean
• All fasteners replaced or replated with zinc/yellow passivation for a factory-original appearance
• Engine and gearbox thoroughly inspected, tested, cleaned and painted; rebuilt or replaced where required
• New clutch fitted
• Carburettors rebuilt
• Alternator replaced
• Suspension rebuilt all round with new bushes and powder-coated components
• Brakes rebuilt
• MBTEX seats with no rips and very little wear apparent
• Door panels present well overall with some minor damage noted
• Carpets are original and in good condition; driver's floor mat is missing
• Headlining appears to be in fine order
• Dash top has a few cracks

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