Vehicle Description
1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Coupe – Manual Transmission Classic
This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Coupe represents the pinnacle of 1960s German luxury and engineering, featuring the desirable combination of a 3.0-liter M189 inline-six with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in elegant Dark Green over a tan leather interior, this pillarless coupe showcases the timeless design and exceptional build quality that defined Mercedes-Benz during this era. With comprehensive recent mechanical updates including suspension overhaul, clutch replacement, and numerous system renewals, this 300SE offers both stunning presentation and sorted driving dynamics.
Engine & Performance
- 3.0-liter M189 inline-six engine
- Bosch mechanical fuel injection system
- 170 horsepower (factory rating)
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Recent clutch disc, release bearing, and pilot bearing
- New spark plugs, ignition wires, and filters
Exterior & Body
- Dark Green (291) finish
- Pillarless coupe design with retracting side windows
- Stacked sealed-beam headlights
- Single mirror and power antenna
- Steel wheels with polished trim rings
- Hankook Optimo white-stripe tires
Interior & Comfort
- Tan leather upholstery (replaced November 2016)
- Green carpeting and wood dashboard trim
- Rebuilt Becker AM/FM radio
- Factory clock and air conditioning unit
- Tan dashboard padding
- Wood instrument cluster housing
Suspension & Brakes
- Bilstein shock absorbers (2018)
- New idler arm and steering damper
- Replaced drag link and sway bar bushings
- New front tie rod assemblies
- Replaced brake hoses and system bled
- New subframe mounts
Instrumentation & Features
- VDO instrumentation in wood cluster
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- 140-mph speedometer
- Five-digit odometer showing 84,000 miles
- Approximately 1,000 miles under current ownership
- Full-size spare wheel in trunk
Recent Mechanical Updates
- New exhaust components
- Replaced fuel tank and pump
- New fuse box and voltage regulator
- Replaced thermostat
- Fresh filters and fluids throughout
- Comprehensive system renewals
This meticulously maintained 300SE Coupe has received extensive mechanical attention in recent years, including a comprehensive suspension overhaul in 2018 with Bilstein shocks and renewed steering components. The interior was refreshed in 2016 with new tan leather replacing the original green upholstery, creating an elegant contrast with the preserved green carpeting and wood trim. With numerous system renewals including clutch components, fuel system, exhaust, electrical components, and fresh fluids throughout, this Mercedes-Benz offers the perfect combination of classic luxury, sporting manual transmission dynamics, and modern reliability. The pillarless coupe design, complete with fully retracting side windows, represents one of the most elegant and desirable body styles from Mercedes-Benz’s golden era.
4-Speed Manual | Fuel-Injected | Comprehensive Updates