Some examples of w108s I've owned:

My 1973 280se 4.5 with sunroof has neither. :-(

The 1969 280s I parted had arm rests on each seat.

The 1967 250se euro sunroof stick has the console cushion.

I assume it was an option and the years don't necessarily dictate the arm rear type.


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Past mb: '73 450sl, '81 280slc stick, '71 250, '72 250c, '70 250c, '79 280sl, '73 450sl, parted: '75 240d stick, '69 280s, '73 450slc, '72 450sl,