My 73 280CE had the tank under the trunk.

I think W116, W123, R107 were the first of their classes for the fuel tank being inside the safety cage.

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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

My 115 chassis '76 300D has the tank in the floor of the trunk with the filler door between the license plate and the taillight. My kid had to call me and ask where the heck you put fuel in the car the first time he filled it! Think I laughed for a minute solid. Would love to see those morons in the can't pump your own fuel states try to find it. Maybe take in a '63 VW Beetle too!

...........'57 Chevy..........

left tail light

Naturally.

Correct. Everything before them had the tank under the trunk.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

It is in the center "medallion" of the spare tire bump.

How about a '79-'87 Jaguar XJ6?

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'86 300E 5 speed
'71 Triumph TR6
'46 Cushman Scooter
'41 Ford 9N tractor

The Jag? They had two tanks one on either side of the rear window, up on top though behind the trunk lid.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

in order to fix some misunderstandings.

1. i am not in southern california, i am in the bay area. and i follow the 5 second rule.
2. i do not follow to closely, i was going about 4 miles per hour when this happened in bumper to bumper traffic with my a$$ sitting in an intersection.
3. does it really matter where the fuel tank is mounted
4. im not going through my insurance so its not going to go up. the Honda Ridgline only has paint damage and the owner doesn't want to over complicate things

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Current
2006 E320 CDI, 57K bought at 67K "Liesl"
1986 190E 2.3-16, 198K bought at 56K "Brigitta"
1987 300TD (Chuggin Along), 292K "Friedrich"
1995 E320 Wagon, 200K "Louisa"

Past
1987 300SDL, (sold) 125K, bought for 1$ "Kurt"

I have an extra grille assembly for a W201 if your interested.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Put something on the parts section and you might be surprised....Glad no one was hurt. I get chidded because I always leave enough room in front of me in case someone gets too close behind and isn't paying attention.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

well, all this thread needs is pictures.

how do i post flickr pictures to this thread.

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Current
2006 E320 CDI, 57K bought at 67K "Liesl"
1986 190E 2.3-16, 198K bought at 56K "Brigitta"
1987 300TD (Chuggin Along), 292K "Friedrich"
1995 E320 Wagon, 200K "Louisa"

Past
1987 300SDL, (sold) 125K, bought for 1$ "Kurt"