'73 mercedes 280, gas, blue.

[speakerboy]

As of a couple of days ago there was a '75 diesel (i think) for sale on vortex with bags for $2,000. Some rust, but nothing terminal.

Disclaimer: Not my car, so I don't know much more about it.

[A4crn]

Really want to get an older Benz, drop it (cut springs and then possibly bags later on) and use it as an occasional 2nd car. Minimal weekday use and weekend cruising. Don't want a show car.

In your experience is this a dumb idea for someone not very mechanically inclined but willing to learn? I don't have tons of money to dump into something like this.

As always, great work on this. Looks like a ton of fun to drive/own.

I'd say buy the best one you can find, buying a cheap one that might seem a bargain will probably give problems if it was neglected. Ideally find one that has been cared after and properly maintained..to save time and money in the long run

[bobbyjones]

As of a couple of days ago there was a '75 diesel (i think) for sale on vortex with bags for $2,000. Some rust, but nothing terminal.

Disclaimer: Not my car, so I don't know much more about it.

Link?

Really want to get an older Benz, drop it (cut springs and then possibly bags later on) and use it as an occasional 2nd car. Minimal weekday use and weekend cruising. Don't want a show car.

In your experience is this a dumb idea for someone not very mechanically inclined but willing to learn? I don't have tons of money to dump into something like this.

As always, great work on this. Looks like a ton of fun to drive/own.

I consider mine to be exactly what your describing, I don't think it's a dumb idea at all. They are very solid cars, watch out for rust and be prepared for every rubber part to be worn out. It's a sweet weekend car if sure you would enjoy the rewarding process of making an old Benz your own.


Pics from the Craigslist ad before I picked it up:




Where are people staying for h2o and we better be an old mercedes meet, there are like a hundred of us now.

[Raarasutra]

I would've loved to make H20i, but I'll be in my freshly started course and can't miss the 2 days I'd have to take off to make the trip Take pics.

[fast007]

Very nice car. I read the whole topic with great pleasure. Thanks

[bobbyjones]

I would've loved to make H20i, but I'll be in my freshly started course and can't miss the 2 days I'd have to take off to make the trip Take pics.

you're missing out. i'll post pictures

Very nice car. I read the whole topic with great pleasure. Thanks

no, thank you.

[bobbyjones]

For a while now i've been thinking the w107 sl560 front lip should just bolt right on to the front of my car and look sweet. I finally found a good deal on one on ebay, this thing better fit and look sweet.

[sCrapp]

THis is beautiful. I love the colour. Love the car. Perfect.

[Bacardicj151]

What's your driving height look like?

[bobbyjones]

THis is beautiful. I love the colour. Love the car. Perfect.

thank you

What's your driving height look like?

depends but this is lowest driveable height for me


also booked hotel for h2o, started cleaning trim and organized the garage so i can actually get somethings done.

[mike-81-240d]

I tried a R107 560 front air dam on my S123 and it was too wide, probably could be hacked up to fit but not worth it imho.

[Bacardicj151]

I'll be at h20i as well. In my CC
Jordan1 by bacardicj151, on Flickr

I'd love to take a look at your car in person

[bobbyjones]

My wife took a pipe to the car yesterday, it wa deserved. Both headlights the fog lights and small deep dents more like gouges. With that being said and not getting into personal details, the car is for sale as is spread the word. Ill put up pictures and make an actual for sale thread soon

[dubsport87]

Don't bang hookers

[aLaFleur]

Well then... Shit. I hope all is well man. I really **** to hear that.