Mercedes Benz 250 CE (1970)

Mercedes-Benz 250 CE Strichacht Coupé (1970)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment performed
• 165 photos
• Video available
• Classic Data appraisal from 2021 available, overall grade 2 with a replacement value of €24,000

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1970
• First registration: July 1, 1970, France (in Germany since 2007)
• Engine: Inline six-cylinder engine, 2,496 cc, 150 hp
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Black leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until 06/2026, H-license plate
• Features:
  • Air conditioning
  • Leather upholstery
  • Becker Grand Prix radio
  • Power steering

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color: White
• The vehicle is rust-free and has no welds
• The body is in excellent condition, corresponding to a Classic Data rating of 2
• There are no known damages or defects to the body
• Tires: 8 mm tread depth, tires from 2020

Interior

• The car features black leather upholstery
• The interior is in very good condition, consistent with the overall condition
• Becker Grand Prix radio is present and in working order

Technical

• The vehicle is registered and road-ready
• The 150 hp inline six-cylinder engine runs flawlessly
• Engine overhaul performed in August 1994 with new pistons, gasket set, connecting rod bearings, and crankshaft bearings (invoice available)
• Passed the DEKRA general inspection on June 4, 2024, with no defects found
• The manual transmission shifts smoothly; all mechanical systems function flawlessly
• The air conditioning needs to be refilled; otherwise, no defects are known
• Service performed in 2025
• All repair and maintenance work is documented (invoices available)

History

Ownership history

• 2007 to present: current owner (Germany)
• 1992 to 2007: Owner in France (Vaison-la-Romaine, Vaucluse department)
• 1970 to 1992: First owner – Royal House of Morocco, Hassan II
• First delivery in Germany

Service history

• August 1994: Complete engine overhaul including pistons, gasket set, connecting rod bearings, crankshaft bearings, timing chain, and crankshaft and valve seat machining (Technic Service, Nîmes); total cost approx. 13,459 FF
• December 1994: Engine inspection/adjustment, heater thermostat housing replaced, speedometer cable greased/adjusted (Sodira Mercedes-Benz, Nîmes); total cost approx. 2,487 FF
• 2025: Service performed
• Documented investments in France totaling approx. 110,000 FF

Documents

• Classic Data appraisal report from August 2021, Grade 2 (replacement value €24,000)
• DEKRA classic car appraisal dated August 4, 2021
• DEKRA General Inspection Report dated June 4, 2024 (no defects)
• German vehicle registration documents (ZB I and ZB II)
• French vehicle documents and Certificat d'immatriculation
• Original invoices from French repair shops (Technic Service Nîmes, Sodira Mercedes-Benz Nîmes)
• Classic car registration under § 23 StVZO dated August 4, 2021

Summary

For sale is a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 CE Strichacht Coupé in white with black leather interior. The vehicle was first owned by the Moroccan royal family under Hassan II from 1970 to 1992, was subsequently maintained in France until 2007, and has been in German ownership ever since. The 150 hp inline six-cylinder engine underwent a comprehensive overhaul in August 1994; corresponding invoices from France and documented total investments of approximately 110,000 FF attest to the meticulous technical maintenance. The Classic Data evaluation, with an overall grade of 2 and a replacement value of €24,000, as well as the DEKRA classic car appraisal, confirm its excellent condition. With an H-license plate, valid TÜV until 06/2026, original equipment including air conditioning, power steering, and a Becker Grand Prix radio, as well as its exceptional provenance, this 250 CE stands out as a rare collector’s vehicle of great historical significance.