Laguna Classic Cars
2171 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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"This gorgeous coupe is the one to buy because the consignor spent the last 5 years and $60,000 getting this car right. Here is the previous owner's email to me:
""So here is the story on the car. I bought it maybe three or four years ago from the original owner in Beverly Hills. He just died one year ago. If you Google him and read his obituary, it's impressive. So I believe he was a supermarket magnate back in the 60s and 70s and ended up being extremely successful and becoming a big shot philanthropist in and around LA. He commuted to work with this car. And the only reason he gave it up was because he couldn't bend over sufficiently to get in the car anymore when I met him. I think he was 91 then.
He had it refurbished, including stripping it down, patching any rust and completely repainting the car. His intent was to give it to a grandson...it didn't work out. He said the interior is original. I just can't believe that. It's too good.
In any event, it was a crapshoot because they wouldn't allow visitors to their home prior to the sale. So I rolled the dice and got the usual consequences. Mechanically it was completely shot and eventually required rebuilding of the engine and transmission as well as the replacement of absolutely everything related to fuel and ignition. Look in the neck of the gas tank behind the rear license plate, you'll see it was removed cleaned and coated inside. From there all the way to the injectors, it was overhauled probably twice, somethings three times...like the famous mechanical fuel injection pump. That is the third one since I bought the car and the first one that operates entirely correctly. Third or fourth distributor, set of wires, etc.
Anyway, it has tortured me for the last two years that I lost the file on this car. Fortunately all the books like owners manual, radio manual, original steel identification card, service book, were too big to stick in the file so they survived properly and that is what my daughter will be dropping off for you.
I easily spent over $60,000 achieving mechanical perfection with the car. Everything functions as it is supposed to . Even the air conditioning blows cool .
Purists will also point out to you that the rear license plate is lit both by the American standard which is a light on either side and the European standard which was a light underneath. Or vice versa. But in any case both versions are there for some reason.
Last weekend I drove the car from to Santa Barbara and back. Most of the trip was at 80 or 85 miles an hour which is probably 4300 RPM. The thing just hums.
Recently a Mercedes interior expert sorted a lot of things for me like the front kick panels, removing the seats and polishing all pieces of chrome, removing the chrome door saddles, fixing underneath, then polishing and returning the saddles along with brand new rubber on both sides.
He's the kind of guy who might see the passenger kick panel was put in place with three correct screws and one incorrect screw. He can't leave that alone. His OCD requires him to correct any little detail like that. Spent $3k on him as well. I need help.
A buyer might contend that the odometer/tachometer binnacle should be wood, not leather. Not true. They changed in the middle of the year from one to the other.""
Here is a link to a video test drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meldI8_w68Y
This car is completely sorted and turn key and comes with the original owner's manuals and receipts for the work completed since 2016.
Clear California title, smog exempt.
Low rate financing is available with approved credit. You can apply directly on our website (www.lagunaclassiccars.com) by clicking on the ""Financing"" tab.
We can also arrange delivery to almost anywhere.
We are always looking to consign and buy classic cars, muscle cars, and European sports cars.
Our consignment program is simple: no cost to you if it doesn't sell, 93% sell rate.
Laguna Classic Cars
2171 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, Ca 92651
www.lagunaclassiccars.com
949-715-4555
[email protected]
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| Year: | 1967 |
| Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 250SE |
| Mileage: | 77713 |
| Exterior Color: | Bronze Glow |
| Interior Color: | |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | coupe |
| Stock: | 1969925 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Vin: | 250SE086597 |
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Laguna Classic Cars & Automotive Art is the creation of Andy and Beth Coyle, long-time Laguna residents. Andy began his career in the auto business by giving tours at the Ford River Rouge manufacturing complex in Dearborn Michigan before working in the Lincoln Mercury Division in sales and marketing positions. After being transferred to southern California, Andy went on to a successful career managing and owning car and RV dealerships. Andy also competed and won in several auto racing organizations including SCCA Cal Club, International Road Racing Association, and NASCAR Winston West series and NASCAR Super Late Model series. Some of the tracks he has competed on include Riverside Raceway, Rockingham Speedway, Irwindale, Mid America Raceway, Sears Point, Monroe Washington Fairgrounds, and Tucson Raceway Park. Since moving to Southern California over 30 years ago Andy knew that Laguna Canyon was the ideal location for selling interesting cars and auto related art. Laguna Beach, and especially Laguna Canyon, is home to many car enthusiasts, collectors and craftsman. Laguna is also world known for its exceptional natural beauty and thriving art culture. Laguna Classic Cars & Automotive Art will be at the cross roads of the art and classic car cultures.
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