So i'm thinking of selling my 72 280CE. It's a euro 4 speed with a stick and the 185 hp DJET EFI engine.

Currently not running. Underside is pretty solid as it's an AR car although there is some rust around the rear quarters.

I have other cars that I need to store in it's place.

Offers please

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With best regards

Al

I think the value depends greatly on what is wrong with the engine...

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Current cars:
2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles
2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles
1995 S320, 207k Miles

Yeah, I don't think the engine, but the FI system. I can get it running with carb cleaner, but the injectors are not injecting . There is a big thread on the vintage forum that discusses it.

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Al

I didn't know they ever put a D-jet M110 into a W114 chassis. Very cool.

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1974 240D 3.0L 4(M) - 250K -OM617.910 + 300D FW + Rajay turbo power!
1977 6.9 3(A) - 84k

Yep, but not in the US, I still have my 250CE in the UK which was a very quick car. I would have loved to see what the 280CE would do with a manual gearbox. My other 280CE is currently in Washington state until I clear more room.

I have heard that the 4 speeds are a real fireball. This thing is certainly a lot lighter on it's feet then my non running 6.3 which is a huge pain in the rear to push around

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Al

That car would easily be the fastest stock strichacht around.

Even though I don't have the space and the funds....I am still pondering the possibilites for that vast open space on the exhaust manifold side of the engine compartment....

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1974 240D 3.0L 4(M) - 250K -OM617.910 + 300D FW + Rajay turbo power!
1977 6.9 3(A) - 84k

Yes, there is plenty of room for a turbo charger

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Al

You should have come down to Racine and drove my 73 280CE before i sold it. it was a rocket ship. It had plenty of rust though, probably what made Al buy it.

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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12
1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
2007 GL CDI. Wifes

Yep, but it's a runner so it's a keeper. I'd rather sacrifice a rust free 280C for parts then cut up the euro 280CE that i have listed here.

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With best regards

Al