1966 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

250 S Sedan

Inline 6 Cylinder

Automatic

108012120000598

Clear

Gasoline

1966 Mercedes Benz 250s~Rare California Classic Mercedes~Beautiful Blue Benz Straight Body~Strong Runner with Low MilesLOW RESERVESTARTS AT ONLY .99 CENTS Up for bid is a rare find a 1966 Mercedes 250S W108 sedan that was one of the very first 108 bodied cars built with a very low early production number #000598. This is a California Barn find that has been caught in a time warp and is in amazing condition for a nearly 50 year old German sedan The 108 bodied Mercedes is a classic and timeless design for all ages. The is the last of the truly hand-built S-Class Mercedes sedans.This Classic Mercedes Benz looks beautiful moving or standing still.The average person won't know if it is a $5,000 car or $50,000 car, One thing for sure is everybody knows that it is a classic Mercedes Benz This has been a senior owned California classic Mercedes, that resided in the small town or Corralitos near Monterey, CA. It is a solid example of a well kept 46 year old car, however it is not a brand new car. The car is an un-restored original 1966 Mercedes Benz, inside and out this Benz classic patina is absolutely gorgeous. It has 74,554 actual miles was owner by an elder couple how drove it very little, shown by the condition and the low miles. It is a strong running and driving car that has been maintained regularly throughout it's life. This particular 250s has been well equipped with options like full leather seats, Air conditioning, and a shortwave radio. For an almost 50 year old car the condition is a testament to the very high quality standards these cars are built by. Cosmetically this Mercedes Benz is a great shape for it's age. The body is a classic 1960's color "HellBlau" that looks great. For the most part the paint is in great shape for it's age, there are a few very small age nicks here and there. The body is straight and doesn't have any major dings or dents. The car does not appear to have any major rust spots which makes this California native a desirable piece. The chrome shines nicely and is all straight and rust free, the back left trim piece on the light has a small dent and the clip has been replaced with a screw instead of a clip. The windshield has a minor scratch from the wiper blade that can be fixed easily with filler. Overall the exterior has a beautiful original patina for a 46 year old classic car. The interior of this car is a nice condition for it's age. It is a well optioned 250s, including the beautiful Bamboo leather which in great shape. The dash is finished with wood trim a rare find for a 1966 car. Unlike cars of today this wood is actually wood and can be brought back to it's original shine with new coat of varnish. The drivers side piece on the upper window is missing. Another rare option is the Blaupunkt short wave radio which works on and off. It is also equipped with Air conditioning but the belt is currently off and will need a new A/C belt to work properly. The white Mercedes steering wheel looks absolutely stunning with the wood trim bamboo leather interior. The floor mats are upgraded S class high quality floor mats the original carpeting has some color loss in areas. Overall the interior is in decent shape for it's age. Mechanically this Mercedes is a solid running and driving car. It has been hardly used and sitting for a good portion of it's life. The engine seems to run strong, the engine the fan belt sometimes makes noise when cold but other than that the engine does not have any serious pings or knocks just a strong running 46 year old Mercedes 6 cylinder. The 4 speed transmission shifts into all gears like a typical classic Mercedes, reverse is fully functional as well. It does not run hot. The brakes stop fine and do not make any noises or have any hesitation. All the lights work. The four wheel independent suspension rides like a cloud. The undercarriage has been freshly coated to protect the underside from the elements. Please Check out the VIDEOS below of this fine machine running and driving. Dunlop SP40/ P205/75/R14s with original hubcaps and trim rings look great CHECK OUT THIS BEAUTY IN ACTION Feel free to check out how the Mercedes Benz 108 chassis has impacted the world and shaped Mercedes S class into the world leader they continue to be today! Additional Information, Please Read Before BiddingCAR HAS A CLEAN CURRENT CALIFORNIA TITLETHIS AUTOMOBILE IS BEING SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE CAR IS SOLD AS IS WITH NO WARRANTY Please only bid if you intend to buy. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask BEFORE you bid. It is very frustrating to have bidders who are not serious buyers and it is not fair to the other bidders.Please have all funds in place prior to bidding and make sure you are able to follow all the directions of the auction prior to bidding. If you are unable to do this, please do not bid.Please do not email with request for the reserve. The reserve should have no bearing on what you feel comfortable bidding. The reserve is the least we will accept.We require a $500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours of the close of the auction to be made via paypal. The balance must be paid before 5:00 PM on the Friday following the auction.Buyer is responsible for shipping of the vehicle and all costs associated with it. If you require the title to be overnighted to you, there is a $25.00 charge for this, the charge will be more for international postage. EXPORT OKWE CAN HELP PUT YOU IN CONTACT WITH AFFORDABLE SHIPPING TO JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! 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