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1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Cabriolet

  • Chassis Number: 111.023.10.086505
  • Engine Number: 129.980.10.008542
This Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Cabriolet is powered by a 2,496cc SOHC inline 6-cylinder engine with Bosch Mechanical fuel injection and delivers 170 horsepower at 5,600 RPM. There is a four-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, and an independent front suspension with coil springs. It was sold new in mid-1966 via the Mercedes-Benz European Delivery Program and imported to San Francisco later that year. It remained in the original owner's care for the next 31 years. While in the care of Dr. L. Philip Lutfy of Arizona, it was awarded the Mercedes-Benz Club of America's Silver Star Certificate for originality.

The car retains its original spare wheel, jack, tool roll, and Hepco-fitted luggage. It has its original black Roser hides, zebrano wood, and a majority of its White (DB 50) paint.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2023

2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000 
Sale Price :
USD $196,000

1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 250 SE

(Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
1966 MERCEDES-BENZ 250 SE CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 111.023.10.086505
Sold for USD$196,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE image  1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE image  
1966 MERCEDES 250 SE CVTBLE
Sold for USD$76,650
  2019 McCormick's - # 66
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Coupé
Chassis#: 12086117
Sold for USD$28,003
  2018 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE
Chassis#: 10801410027429
Sold for USD$9,800
  2018 Motostalgia : Amelia Island
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE image  1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE image  
1966 Mercedes Benz 250SE Convertible
Sold for USD$107,250
  2018 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 S
Chassis#: 108012-Z2.013267
Sold for USD$22,396
  2017 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupé
Chassis#: 11102122083312
Sold for USD$37,125
  2017 Silverstone - Classic
 
1966 Mercedes Benz 250SE Coupe Auto LHD
Sold for USD$31,181
  2017 Anglia Auction
 
1966 Mercedes 250 SE Coupe
Chassis#: 11102122083746
Sold for USD$29,997
  2016 Barons : Annual Christmas Classic - Sandown Park
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Coupé
Chassis#: 11102110086353
Sold for USD$18,400
  2016 Historics at Brookland
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet Conversion
Sold for USD$16,500
  2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall
 
1966 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SE CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 11102322084512
Sold for USD$82,006
  2016 Coys Blenheim Palace
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe
Sold for USD$10,725
  2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring
 
1966 MERCEDES 250 SE COUPE
Sold for USD$32,025
  2016 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 60
 
1966 MERCEDES 250 SE COUPE
Sold for USD$32,025
  2016 McCormick's Auction # 60
 
1966 MERCEDES 250SE COUPE
Sold for USD$29,000
  2015 McCormick's Auction # 59
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet Conversion
Sold for USD$17,050
  2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#: 11102322084512
Sold for USD$102,566
  2015 Silverstone Auction - Salon Prive Sale
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE
Chassis#: 11102112083139
Sold for USD$22,000
  2015 Mecum : Monterey
 
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe
Sold for USD$23,650
  2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale
 

Mercedes-Benz 250 SEs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE111021100855722023 Mecum : Houston$68,200  
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe111.020-10-0284052020 Worldwide Auctioneers : MercedesBenz Auction   
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet111.023-12-0833912020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona $100,000$125,000
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE 2018 Mecum : Dallas$7,000  
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE 2018 Mecum : Dallas   
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE 2018 Mecum : Houston$7,000  
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Coupé111021120843162018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $60,000$80,000
1966 Mercedes 250 SE Coupe 2017 Barons : Spring Classic   
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet111023120865152016 Mecum : Monterey$74,000  
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 S 2016 Historics at Brookland $7,000$12,000
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale$26,000  
1966 Mercedes 250 SE Convertible Manual LHD (W108)1112015 Silverstone Auction NEC Classic Motor Show Sale   
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall$11,000  
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee$20,000  
1966 Mercedes Benz 250SE Coupe 2013 Mecum Kansas City Spring 2013$18,000  
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe 2013 Mecum Houston, Tx$12,000  
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction$20,000  
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE 2012 Mecum St Charles, Il$20,000  
1966 MERCEDES 250 SE COUPE 2006 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 1719, 2006$18,500  

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