Notes

Premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1965, Mercedes Benz' new model W108 saloon offered fresh standards of refinement and luxury. During a seven year production run with a total of over 380 000 units assembled, the series was remarkably successful and gained an enviable reputation for reliability and durability. In 250 SE format, with 2½ litre, six cylinder fuel injected engine, 55 181 units were produced between 1965 and 1968.

This 1968 four-door saloon is offered in an original condition that seems to belie its age (44 years) - the cream body work and light brown leather interior are virtually unmarked. The polished woodwork and period radio add to the ambience of high class luxury. The recorded mileage is 11803 (five digit odometer) but in the absence of a service history, this could be assumed to be 111803 (miles). The car comes with four speed manual transmission and could be described as a genuine collector's piece.

Provenance

Sold: Stephan Welz & Co, The Estate Late Koos Minnaar, Graaff-Reinet, 10 August 2005, lot 1