1970 Mercedes Benz 250 2.5L 6 Cyl. 146Hp Dual Zenith Carburetors

Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	200-Series
Type:	Sedan
Trim:	Base
Year:	1970
Mileage:	140,435
Color:	Brown
Engine:	2.5L
Cylinders:	6
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Automatic
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Caramel
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

1970 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series Base Additional Info:

1970 Mercedes Benz 250 2.5L 6 Cyl. 146Hp Dual Zenith Carburetors
Odo 40,435 Maintenance records show the odometer has rolled over.
Purchased earlier this year from the daughter of the original owner. This 250 was purchased new from Jim Slemons Imports of Santa Ana, CA. The chassis and body are rust free and completely solid. The undercoating is still in place and in excellent condition. The car drives like its only got 20,000 miles on it. The Tabakbarun Dunkel (tobacco brown) paint is driver quality and looks to be 99% original. There are a few areas of crazing and burn through from an over aggressive use of a buffer at some point. No evidence of a wreck or even a fender bender. Maintenance booklet showing regular maintenance records back to new. The interior on this car is simply amazing. It's like the car has only been driven for a couple years. Beautiful caramel tan leatherette. The headliner is tight and clean, save for a couple areas of slight discoloration. Mechanically the car is driving and running well. Transmission shifts through the gears well. We had the carburetors adjusted and a couple fuels lines replaced earlier this summer. Recent oil change, transmission and coolant flush. Overall the car is ready to drive and enjoy. Brakes are great. What's wrong with it? It does leak some oil, but not enough that we're adding any on a regular basis. The gauge light bulbs need to be replaced (we never drove the car at night, so didn't bother replacing these.) Fitted with factory A/C but it's not currently hooked up. We have the original compressor, which is not working, but replacements are readily available. The tires, although outdated, are in decent shape. We didn't have any problems with them, and they hold air just fine. One of the window cranks in back has a damaged knob. The door pocket on the drivers side has a crack in it, but its functional. The dash shows some age, as does the steering wheel bakelite. There is some surface rust in the trunk under the left side of the rubber mat. But its not structural, looks like it just got a little moisture under the mat. The Becker Europa radio works, and for some reason only tunes in stations that play old German tunes (just kidding.)
The car was clearly very well cared for by the original owner and his daughter. You could paint this car, leave the rest alone and it'd be absolutely stunning. But we think its perfect as-is. We wouldn't change a thing. Get in and drive and let the honesty of the car ride alongside on your road trips. Cool story on the trunk lid. The day the original owner brought it home, he stopped off at the grocery and someone scratched a peace symbol into the paint. The owner wasn't bothered by it, so he never bothered to repair it. What a cool mark from the era!
We've driven the car on a few area road trips this summer and it performed great. It glides down the road like no other car we've driven. So smooth, it makes rougher roads feel like brand new asphalt. We feel like European diplomats in this car. It just makes you relax the minute you walk up to it. The 6 cylinder engine makes 146 horsepower (according to the owner's manual) and you can feel it. It's got great power for keeping up with modern cars even on the highway. And the German build quality is evident everywhere. Closing the doors is an experience in itself, as they give a solid, satisfying "swish and thoomp".
We've got the original manual, maintenance records book, a golden pendant from the original dealership, and some other original papers that came with the car.