Description:
1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Coupe – M189 Inline-Six, 4-Speed Manual, Dark Green over Tan Leather
Presented in its original Dark Green (291) exterior with a sleek pillarless roof design, this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Coupe is a striking example of W112 luxury and engineering. The timeless color scheme is complemented by tan leather upholstery, which replaced the factory green leather in 2016, creating an elegant contrast with the green carpeting and wood dashboard trim. Power comes from a numbers-matching 3.0L M189 inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission, delivering a refined yet engaging driving experience.
Exterior Features
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Dark Green (291) paint with a polished single-stage finish
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Pillarless hardtop styling with fully retracting side windows for an open-air feel
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Stacked sealed-beam headlights, power antenna, and single side mirror
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Steel wheels with polished trim rings, body-color centers, and Hankook Optimo white-stripe tires
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Full-size spare wheel housed in the trunk
Mechanical & Suspension Updates
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Bilstein shock absorbers installed in 2018
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Refreshed steering/suspension components: idler arm, steering damper, drag link, sway bar bushings, and front tie rod assemblies
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New brake hoses and system bleed for optimal stopping power
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Recent clutch components: disc, release bearing, and pilot bearing
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New exhaust system, fuel tank, fuel pump, and subframe mounts
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Updated ignition system: spark plugs, wires, voltage regulator, and filters
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Fresh fluids throughout
Interior & Amenities
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Reupholstered tan leather seats and door panels (2016)
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Wood-accented dashboard with VDO instrumentation, including a 7k-rpm tachometer and 140-mph speedometer
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Rebuilt Becker AM/FM radio and functioning factory air conditioning
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Five-digit odometer showing 84k miles (~1k added under current ownership)
This meticulously maintained 300SE Coupe blends classic Mercedes-Benz elegance with recent mechanical updates, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and driving reliability. A rare manual-transmission example with a well-documented service history, it stands as a superb choice for the discerning collector.
