1967 Mercedes-Benz 250

1967 MERCEDES-BENZ 250S (W108)

PAINT CODE 291: DARK OLIVE GREEN (DUNKELOLIVGRUN)
LETTER H: INDICATES THAT THE PAINT WAS SUPPLIED BY HERBERTS (A COMMON OEM PAINT)

115,691 MILES

CHASSIS 108.012-12-052292

108=MERCEDES-BENZ (W108 CHASSIS) SPECIFICALLY THE 250S
1: INDICATES LEFT HAND DRIVE
2: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
052292: SEQUENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER

ENGINE:
2.5L INLINE-6 (M108)
UNLIKE THE “SE” MODELS WHICH WERE FUEL INJECTED, THE “S” MODEL USES DUAL CARBS. THIS ENGINE PRODUCES AROUND 130 HP

OPTIONS:
THE 3 DIGIT NUMBERS ON THE METAL DATA PLATE TELL US EXACTLY HOW THIS CAR WAS EQUIPPED WHEN IT LEFT THE FACTORY
401: SINGLE SEATS IN THE FRONT (BUCKET SEATS)
434: SAFETY BELTS FOR THE FRONT SEATS AND A “US VERSION” EQUIPMENT PACKAGE
503: LEFT-SIDE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR
515: BECKER RADIO
THE 250 S WAS PRODUCED FROM 1965-1969
THE 250S WAS DESIGNED BY PAUL BRACQ, ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNERS IN HISTORY
The W108 chassis is legendary among enthusiasts for its over-engineered build quality and classic stacked headlight styling. it was the direct predecessor to the S-Class
These cars are known for their exceptionally smooth ride, thanks to a unique hydropneumatic compensating spring on the rear axle that helps keep the car level even when loaded.