The first of the ‘Compact’ series was a tremendous success for Mercedes-Benz and after a couple of years the company offered a 2-door coupe version. Not just less and longer doors, the coupe featured a lower roofline, more angled front and rear windscreens and pillarless construction, giving the cars a very cool look for the period.

This car was delivered new in Perth on January 13 1970 by Diesel Motors. An expensive car at the time, the 250CE was priced at $9717, when a new Holden cost just one third of that amount.

The service book is stamped by Diesel Motors right through to 1984, from when another Mercedes-Benz dealership took over servicing duties. After filling the first book, a second one was issued which shows stamps up to 2011. A full set of books remains with the car.

Fitted with a set of genuine Mercedes-Benz Bundt alloy wheels, set-off with white sidewall tyres, the car presents very smartly.

Inside, the car has black MB-Tex upholstery with folding centre armrests front and rear, in excellent condition. Woodgrain on the dashboard adds some colour.

In the best, staid Mercedes-Benz manner, this 250CE drives nicely. It’s not a high performance car, but sits solidly on the road with good brakes and that great old Mercedes-Benz engineering which has ensured this car’s longevity. It’s definitely an attractive car which exudes a lot of old school cool…

If sold to a Western Australian buyer, the car will be registered by the seller upon sale.

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