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1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Cabriolet

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 17, 2024.

$179,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $160,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
Generation
W111 and W112 coupes, cabriolets and fintails
Version
250 SE Cabriolet
Chassis
11102310086505
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 99% over its top.

Middle half of sales$66,000 to $80,500
Median$75,500
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 250 SE Cabriolet (W111 and W112 coupes, cabriolets and fintails) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $66,000 and $80,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$80,500
28-Years-Owned, 2.8L-Powered 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, July 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 10, 2026$67,000
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2026$75,500
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet ConversionBring a Trailer, Nov. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 26, 2025$19,000
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2026$65,000
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$66,000
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, March 5, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 5, 2026$80,000
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$100,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 3, 2023SoldGooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$196,000
Aug. 17, 2024Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$179,200