I presume the car in question is a 114 chassis. That along with 116 and 107 plus all those going before have limited opening hoods.

The 123 chassis in 1977 was the first to go vertical. I guess all new chassis since have done the same.

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Steve Brotherton
Continental Imports
Gainesville FL
Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1
33 years MB technician