The day I met “Princess Michaela” a.k.a. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupé
First shown at Frankfurt Motor Show in 1965, the new S-Class Mercedes-Benz range was outwardly distinguishable from preceding models by a sleeker body-shell with lower roof and waistlines with increased glass area. All models featured similar all-independent suspension, as well as four-wheel disc brakes and power-assisted steering. However, although the saloon used this New Generation’ body-shell, the CoupГ© and Cabriolet kept the timelessly elegant coachwork that had debuted back in 1960 on the 220SEb . The latter had moved Mercedes-Benz’s styling into the modern era; longer than their predecessors, these elegant cars featured a wider radiator shell, wrap-around windscreen, enlarged rear window and vertically positioned twin headlamps, all of which were carried over to the 250SE CoupГ© and Cabriolet . As befitted top-of-the-range luxury models, the duo came equipped with automatic transmission, air conditioning, electric windows and stereo radio as standard. The 250SE employed a fuel-injected version of Mercedes-Benz’s new M129, with overhead-camshaft, seven-bearing straight six engine, displacing 2,496cc and developing 150bhp at 5,600rpm. There was a choice of four-speed manual or automatic transmissions, while the rear suspension featured Mercedes-Benz’s hydro-pneumatic compensating spring. Thus equipped, the 250SE was good for 190 km/h, with 100 km/h reachable in 12 seconds, a substantial improvement on the superseded 220SE’s figures. When the 280SE 3.5 ceased production in 1971, its passing marked the end of this long-established body style. Today all examples of these classic CoupГ©s and Cabriolets are highly sought after.
When Paul Bracq introduced his latest design for the 111 sedans it had all of the trappings of a legendary car.В However, his translation of these designs into the 220/250/280 CoupГ©s and Cabriolets made for some of the most desirable, best looking Benzes of the 60’s and early 70’s.В These cars have a presence nothing on the road can match; they’re staid and athletic, serious yet not imposing.В The more I look at the car the more l like it.В Perhaps even a little more than its Cabriolet brethren.В The shape, especially the C pillars and rear window, are more interesting in their execution than the soft top.В I would also prefer this design with the sunroof, not just to get a breeze, but it simply looks better with an open roof, combined with all that open pillar-less glass, it’s striking. From any angle or perspective.
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