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08-17-2012, 02:11 AM
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Back in 1972 my dad bought a Mercedes Benz 280SE 4.5. I remember how proud my dad was at the time. He absolutely loved that car. And in that car we went on family vacations to Disneyland, Tahoe, Vancouver BC... We also took it to Tulelake for our annual duck/goose hunting trip.
We used that car all the time. For trips downtown San Francisco. And he loved to drive spiritedly. I remember one time, on our way to lunch he raced some guy in a red hot rod Mustang down the Great Highway along Ocean Beach in SF. It was unreal! We had six people in the car. I don't remember the results of the race. But I remember that my mom was not pleased. My grandmother didn't care. He eventually sold the car for a 1984 Saab 900 which was beautiful but had no power. And it turned out to be a total lemon that had two motors replaced by the factory. But thats a story I don't care to remember. So, I have been wanting a classic Mercedes for many years. I don't know why. To remember my dear dad? I don't know. But I do know this. Now 30 years later, after searching and looking at numerous cars. I have found my 1970 280S. And it feels amazing. Miguel Quote:
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It was a 100% Arizona car. Originally owned by a guy in Phoenix. I purchased the car from the 2nd owner. It was given to her in an inheritance but she never drove it and it sat in her climate controlled garage for many years. I friend told me about the car and after some phone chat I bought a one way plane ticket to PHX and drove the car home that night, 800 miles, to San Francisco. I just finished the DMV paperwork and got my plates. It is now officially a California car. So I celebrated by taking it on a drive through the Marin Headlands and then to Highway 1 across the Golden gate Bridge. I think she will enjoy The City life. Picture taken on Balboa St at 38th Ave in front of the Balboa Theatre in San Francisco. One of the last independent theatre left in The City Miguel Last edited by whunter; 08-21-2012 at 01:27 AM. Reason: duplication 
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08-17-2012, 10:17 AM
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Miguel, Thanks for sharing your story and photos! I too grew up with and learned to drive in my parents' W108's. Like you, all these years later bought one of my own; a 1973 280SEL 4.5 from the original owner.
Happy Benzing! Last edited by 124Coupe; 08-17-2012 at 10:27 AM.
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08-17-2012, 11:34 AM
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great story ,and welcome, I love the 108's 114's and 5's
Your car looks to be in fine shape, do you have much history on her?
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Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD  16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace
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08-17-2012, 01:48 PM
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08-18-2012, 01:35 AM
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A climate controlled garage in Phoenix. Goddamm, how the hell is it that I never stumble across something like that. Everyone I've seen lately has been a regular use car that looks like hand grenades were tossed inside them after a family of Gerbills vacated them. Lucky find. Well done, I'd really like to see some interior shots.
- 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
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08-21-2012, 02:03 AM
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Here are some pics!
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08-21-2012, 10:35 AM
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The car is in beautiful condition and I'm really digging that interior color. Don't know that I've ever seen quite that shade of green in a Mercedes interior. Fantastic.
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Joe ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1980 300SD - 495k miles - 'The Ambassador' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Former Family Members 95 C280 73 280SEL 90 300D 87 300SDL (X2) 86 560SEL 84 300D 80 300SD
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08-21-2012, 11:06 AM
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Car looks great, looks like it's had some tlc over the years - a real time capsule under the hood. That said, someday you might replace that little nub of fuel hose between the fuel tank and the metal line.
Holler with any questions - lots of good info here.
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08-21-2012, 02:42 PM
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Looks fantastic. Well done. Love that interior color by the way.
- 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
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08-21-2012, 04:08 PM
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I think I am in love.....
 If you EVER want to move that car on ...call me first ...lust lust lust  Enjoy the ride !!!
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Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD 16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace
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09-14-2012, 02:04 AM
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Thanks for all of the replys. I just had the rubber suspension bushings and shocks replaced. The car rides so nice and quiet now. No more "clunking" or squeeks.
I have a set of Coco Mats on order as of two weeks ago. I should have them soon. THen I need to work on the sound system yet keep it looking vintage. Its going to be fun! Miguel
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09-14-2012, 02:07 AM
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