Static 1969 Mercedes. NH to Nashville photo album

[foxtrot wagon]

If I am not mistaken, all the W108's that have auto transmissions are a 4 speed. Mine cruises at about 3000 or so at 65, nothing crazy. If yours is really screaming, maybe it isn't shifting into 4th gear??

w108s came with a 3spd on the column, and a 4spd auto on the floor. mines a 3spd. Hunter's w115 is a 4spd and barely does 50.

[slwrthnu]

saw you towing this when you first got into new york (also posted up in your build thread). i was in the white miata with the snowboard mounted on the trunk if you saw me.

[gtabfknkdnme]

unbelievable car. are you the same guy that took it on some ridiculous trip across country or something when you bought it?

[bobbyjones]

3 spd sounds like no fun. mine cruises at 70 like a modern car, i love it.

[HooWybrow]

I want that.

Identical.


Well done, sir.

[Schultz28]

Yea man, some people I run into really don't like that it's lowered.
For me, I feel like a kid in a candy shop around it, I feel a big body car just got bigger when it got closer to the ground. and the ridiculously designed rear diffs in these cars that cause the heavenly camber... ohhhh boy. this car as it sits, hits every point for me, and that's what its all about in my opinion!

yea definitely. i just really like it cuz its different! this car slammed like that is not really something you get to see a lot even with having the internet at our fingertips.

what are you running for suspension if you dont mind me asking?

also i know i said i like the stock look slammed but i feel like if this had some nice 3pc classic style wheels it would be that much more awesome!

[48230M5]

w108s came with a 3spd on the column, and a 4spd auto on the floor. mines a 3spd. Hunter's w115 is a 4spd and barely does 50.

I posted a question about this on yahoo group for W108 owners. There are some really knowledgeable old-school Benz guys on there. They re-confirmed with me that all 6 cylinder w108s were offered with only a 4 speed no 3 speed auto. Regardless of whether on the column or floor. My car is a column shift and is a 4 speed, I can hear it shift through all 4 of its gears. It does not, however, show 4 selections on the gear indicator. I can easily hit 80-90 and I don't push it. I'm not trying to prove you wrong, just trying to help out. You may want to check out the yahoo group, its a great place for info.

Again, love the car. We W108 owners should get together and share info. I haven't lowered my car yet. I've only had it about a month. I will be cutting springs soon!

[foxtrot wagon]

spent the weekend in Atlanta with my southern S/W family, went to a sweet BMW meet, saw some awesome Alpina e28s and had a blast seeing everyone.



Mr. Jeremy Whittle is missing in action from this picture*


The Mercedes is down for the time being, need to locate a draw on my battery and also get my drive shaft carrier bearing replaced. hoping to be back cruising around by this weekend!

[FABEL]

I see some familar faces in that photo. much love pimps.

really glad to see you doing this trip man. hope you feel free bein' out there in the world & bonding with your big body unlike most are ever able to.

stay strong my brother, & remember . . . dirtnap!

[w201e34]

sooo pumped to see this at sowo!

[foxtrot wagon]

I see some familar faces in that photo. much love pimps.

really glad to see you doing this trip man. hope you feel free bein' out there in the world & bonding with your big body unlike most are ever able to.

stay strong my brother, & remember . . . dirtnap!

hahahaha duude! dirtnap lives on in you!!
hope you are well, and thanks man!
hope to see you soon!!

sooo pumped to see this at sowo!

thanks a lot man! I hope she makes it!

[foxtrot wagon]

went out to the big classic car meet at The Avenue in Murfreesboro TN last Friday night, got tagged in a shot someone took while we were rolling in...



if you're on here, thanks for the shot!

[superturbodiesel.com]

Classy wagon. Epic!!!!

[Mister benz]

nice!!!

[turbowagon]

so classy.

I had an opportunity to pick one up one of these cheap and now I'm kicking myself for not pulling the trigger.