Off the cuff, I'd say the 108 is the last of the true Old World Mercedes Benz with deluxe appointments and superb coachwork throughout.

Kingpin suspension makes it track like it's on rails. Not as nimble as later ball-joint suspensions, but feels like the car is carved from one chunk of iron. Perfect for 60 mile daily commutes and racking up highway miles.

And if that's original paint the dullness can be buffed out easily with polishing compound to completely restore the finish as new. Major mistake is repainting "faded" old MB paint instead of buffing it out.

And you've gotta figure that documented paperwork maybe an inch thick adds about $200 to the value of the car, especially among hobbyists who will scope those service records with a fine tooth comb.