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My new to me W108 1972 280SE 4.5
My Mother drove a W109 when I was about 8 and it was that car which inspired my love for the brand. Finally owning one of my own is a great feeling.
I have been shopping a W108 for sometime now but whenever I found an acceptable car the moons would not align for on reason or another. Then last week this car popped up in my own neighborhood. 1972 280SE 4.5, one very proud owner, always garaged, original paint (906 grey blue). The gentleman who bought the car at MB of Hollywood was a retired Fire Chief and sadly now suffers from alzheimers. Thankfully he is at least receiving loving care from family. Hearing his daughter explain his former passion for the car and getting a chance to carry that on made it all the sweeter. Unfortunately in his diminished condition the daughter explains somehow most records for the car have been lost. However, the crumbs of data that remain in the car, a few service receipts, dealer service stamps and the metal data plate bearing his name from purchase combined with the overall honesty of the car made it clear to me it was all on the up and up. The car has been sitting for about 5 years so all the usual things need addressing before I dare drive much but the car starts runs, shifts very smoothly. AC will need going over but the heater fan and valve seem to work just fine. Interior is in great shape, the woods a little faded but not bad and there are two hairline cracks on the dash. So expect me to be popping a number of request for advice as I bring her back to health. Cheers!
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Congrats on what looks like a fine car! Great color, I'm a sucker for blue Oldtimers.
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Great looking car. I think your dog likes it too... he keeps staring at it...
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Very nice!
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Current: 2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee" 2018 Durango R/T Previous: 1972 280SE 4.5 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi" 1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k |
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Cheers from a fellow '72 280SE 4.5 owner.
Love the color.
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Paul S. 2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior. 79,200 miles. 1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron". |
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Very good looking color, is that 906 ?
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1974 MB 230 4 cyl auto Sold 1973 MB 280SE #12004 1970 MB 230/8 #53280 1970 MB 300SEL 6.3 #4509 sold 1968 MB 300SEL 6.3 #0335 1972 MB 280SE 4.5 75k miles sold 1971 MB 230/8 60k miles sold 1972 Volvo 142 60k miles sold 1969 Opel Rekord 1900 sold 1974 L508D Camper |
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Thanks, and yes 906 graublau.
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Bought my first W108 in 1986, it was just this color and I loved it!
Just bought a 300SEL 6.3 in white/dark red color combo, turns out the original was just 906, repaint back to original comming up, it's one of the most beautiful colors forthis car.
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1974 MB 230 4 cyl auto Sold 1973 MB 280SE #12004 1970 MB 230/8 #53280 1970 MB 300SEL 6.3 #4509 sold 1968 MB 300SEL 6.3 #0335 1972 MB 280SE 4.5 75k miles sold 1971 MB 230/8 60k miles sold 1972 Volvo 142 60k miles sold 1969 Opel Rekord 1900 sold 1974 L508D Camper |
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Beautiful! Congratulations.
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles 2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles |
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Very nice looking car! I too love the blues....
Are you in CA? |
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Yes, San Diego.
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What a great place to own a vintage Benz...
I live in Mesa, generally a good place as well, but must have that A/C working in the summer!! |
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The entire a/c system in my W108 was completely replaced prior to my buying it, even down to the switch on the dash.
The compressor, evaporator, condenser, etc. were all replaced. It was even converted to r134a. The condenser was significantly up-sized. It blows ice cold even on the hottest days.
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Paul S. 2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior. 79,200 miles. 1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron". |
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Quote:
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Very nice, I sent you a PM
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1971 250C Ivory / Cognac Leather ~ 1993 500E - 040 / 271 - Porsche Type 2758 Past Cars - 1994 E500 - 2003 CL600 V12TT by SPEEDRIVEN - 1994 E500 - 1995 E320 Cab - 1988 BMW M6 - 1994 E320 Cab |
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