1966 Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe & Cabriolet

This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE cabriolet is one of approximately 950 examples produced between 1965 and 1967. The car is finished in white over Parchment leather and is powered by a replacement 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a Black convertible soft top, 14″ steel wheels, disc brakes, US-specification headlights, lap belts, a Becker Europa AM/FM radio, and wood interior trim. The car is said to have remained with the previous owner for 43 years and was acquired by the seller in 2024. This W111 cabriolet is now offered in California with service records and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name. The car left the factory finished in Papyrus White and was repainted under previous ownership. Exterior details include a black convertible soft top, a top boot, front vent windows, US-specification headlights, dual side mirrors, and chrome bumpers. The 14″ steel wheels wear polished trimmings and hubcaps with body-color centers, and they are mounted with 195/75 thin-whitewall tires. The suspension includes an independent double-wishbone front setup with coil springs along with a rear single-joint swing axle. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes at each corner. The individual front seats and rear bench were retrimmed in Parchment leather, while the wood trim accents on the dashboard, center console, and A-pillars were refinished under previous ownership. Replacement carpets have also been installed, and additional interior elements include lap belts, hand-crank windows, a lockable glove compartment, an analog clock, a Becker Europa AM/FM radio, and a heater. The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and readouts for coolant temperature and oil pressure as well as an inoperative fuel level gauge. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 9k miles. The replacement 2.5-liter M129 inline-six was installed in 1996 and features Bosch mechanical fuel injection and was factory rated at 150 horsepower and 159 lb-ft of torque. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Decoding the data plate reveals the following information: 493 – Heavy-duty heat exchanger 503 – Left side mirror 717 – Papyrus White The VIN 111023-10-086882 is shown above, while the VIN on the Arizona title is 250SE086882. Filed under: fintail, w111