Highlights: – 2.5-litre six-cylinder engine, petrol, automatic transmission – Factory Mercedes-Benz air conditioning, according to the seller – Both carburettors replaced with new units, according to the seller – Red exterior with a contrasting light roof and black leatherette interior – Original owner’s manuals and service booklet included The private seller offers for sale this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 C, powered by a 2.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This elegant two-door coupe presents the W114 generation of Mercedes-Benz at its most graceful: a pillarless body with large glass areas, slim roof pillars and the upright radiator grille with chrome surround that has defined the brand for decades. The W114 series was introduced in 1968 as the “Stroke Eight” and gave Mercedes-Benz a new, more compact line of mid-size saloons and coupes. The 250 C coupe followed in 1969 and was built until 1976. With its long bonnet, short rear deck and open-sided window line, it stood apart from the saloons as a refined, stylish way to travel, and its pillarless design remains one of the most admired features of these coupes today. Under the bonnet sits the smooth 2.5-litre inline six-cylinder engine, a unit known for its quiet running and long-legged character, here combined with the automatic transmission for relaxed cruising. This example is finished in red with a contrasting light roof, and the cabin is trimmed in black leatherette with wood veneer on the dashboard and a period radio in the centre console. According to the seller, the car is fitted with the original Mercedes-Benz air conditioning, which is a notable option on a car of this age, and both carburettors have been replaced with new ones. The seller reports that a considerable amount of money has been invested in the car. The original owner’s manuals and a service booklet are included with the car, and the photos also show the luggage compartment with its spare wheel and the engine bay. For anyone looking for an accessible and characterful way into classic Mercedes-Benz ownership, the 250 C offers a well-regarded model with a distinctive coupe body, six-cylinder smoothness and the comfort of an automatic gearbox. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of Huelva, Spain. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Spanish registration. The chassis number is 114021-12-001994. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more