Rare 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe Joins DFW Car & Toy Museum Collection
A meticulously preserved 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe with only 19,000 miles has been added to The Ron Sturgeon Collection, showcasing the enduring engineering excellence and understated luxury that defined Mercedes-Benz's golden era.
The DFW Car & Toy Museum has added a significant piece of automotive history to The Ron Sturgeon Collection with the acquisition of a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe. This pristine example, showing only 31,000 kilometers (approximately 19,000 miles), represents the pinnacle of German engineering and postwar sophistication that continues to influence automotive design and collector markets today.
Powered by a 2.5-liter M129 inline-six engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and a four-speed automatic transmission, the 250SE established the Sonderklasse lineage as the benchmark for European touring coupes. During its recent refurbishment, the vehicle received a professionally rebuilt fuel pump and an added electric windshield washer pump to enhance reliability while maintaining its original character.
The classic white exterior features subtle design elements including twin side mirrors, dual exhaust outlets, and a power-operated antenna. Inside, the cabin blends period-correct charm with functional upgrades, including a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, locking glove compartment, and analog clock. An aftermarket temperature gauge has been discreetly installed beneath the dashboard to compensate for inoperable original temperature and oil pressure gauges.
Ron Sturgeon, founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum, emphasized the vehicle's historical significance, stating that the 250SE coupe represents a masterclass in understated luxury built for longevity rather than immediate attention. As one of the last hand-built, steel-bodied Mercedes coupes from the 1960s, this model combines timeless styling with mechanical excellence that continues to make these vehicles highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
The museum, now located at 2550 McMillan Parkway in Fort Worth, Texas, operates Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with free parking and admission. Visitors can explore this and other automotive treasures while learning more about the collection through the museum's website at https://dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.