The market decided it was worth 7600 but you shrewdly negotiated it for 9000. Well done, Tyler.

@roodboy606

3 жыл бұрын

You gotta figure with write-offs he essentially gets 20% in tax savings minimum

@tendutam

3 жыл бұрын

Your awesome! Me andy son watch every video! Thank you Hoovie!!!

@viscountalpha

3 жыл бұрын

7600 with a reserve.

@mgregg1967

3 жыл бұрын

KZread content. It will easily cover the cost of the car

@MrGman636

3 жыл бұрын

Cost was probably after shipping from California.

Girl I knew in college had a 280SEL-4.5 her mom gifted to her, fast and smooth. It stood out in the parking lot amongst the econoboxes.

@ryeshyes2552

3 жыл бұрын

the girl?

@heritageimaging7768

3 жыл бұрын

Buddy of mine drove one. Quite the machine.

@Blippity_Bloop64

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryeshyes2552 First thing I was going to ask.

@katout75

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryeshyes2552 LOL, no were friends but not "friends with benefits"

My father had one in 1973. Kept it for 20 years, serviced by Mercedes, whose mechanics virtually fought among themselves to service it. A wonderful car and solid as hell. Manual gearbox. I miss that car!

@Knightmare919

11 ай бұрын

What happened to that car?

I bought a 1973 Mercedes 280SE with a 2.8 six in it for $1000.00. But it had a 4 speed trans and even a version of ABS from that time which NO other cars had then. It drove like a dream and I would have kept it if the rust hadn't eaten it up like lightening once it took hold. Those "Composite wheels" were amazingly light as well. I was blown away. I loved that thing! Even the 2.8 six was fairly quick. It was faster than the 1994 Nissan 300ZX I had at the same time.

@RavNivara

4 ай бұрын

it had D-Jet, correct?

next week's episode, Hoovie discovers the oiled up Persian rug on the garage floor is actually worth millions

@thisisadebrown

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@TheMattc999

3 жыл бұрын

*WAS......

@wallacegrommet9343

3 жыл бұрын

That’ll come out with some club soda!

@markbennett6658

3 жыл бұрын

It seems like it might be a ‘flying carpet’ because it looks like it wants to take off every time Hoovie leaves the garage. If so it’s definitely worth millions!😂

@JamesAllmond

3 жыл бұрын

then send it to that dude in Poland getting millions of views, washing oiled up nasty but formerly fancy rugs...and brings them back...

everybody else: i should borrow that car, to find out what is it like Hoovie: i should buy that car, to find out what is it like

@colescarkingdom

3 жыл бұрын

Can relate.

@jeffmac3071

3 жыл бұрын

KZread content worth thousands

@therevx5225

3 жыл бұрын

I think everybody else just watches KZread videos to find out what it is like xD

@JesseTorres305

3 жыл бұрын

And over pay

My Dad had a 1972 Mercedes 300Sel 6.3 as u can see in my profile pic, but left it In Australia when we went to Greece and his relatives sold it for $5000 in the 80s which is close to nothing, now they are really rare and go for over 100k. 😢😢

@fo3

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the 6.3 is the most expensive. I mean on one hand a falcon here for less money new would be worth 300k-1million, but even the 6.3 was the one I was after 20+ years ago. Could have got one for under $10k but I thought that was too much. I'd be laughing if I bought it. But then again my $1000 mazda rx3 or $3000 falcon would also be worth 100k now anyway, so definitely a better return on them.

The sound of the driver’s door closing is just solid. Nothing tinny about that

@lancekreis3645

3 жыл бұрын

these are part of a small group of what i call "lifetime" cars. properly maintained, you literally can have one your entire life and because of their quality, some people wouldnt mind never replacing it. however the gas models tend to be a bit thirsty. thats offset though by not having car payments all the time.

@tony_25or6to4

3 жыл бұрын

Trademark MB doors. I love that sound. A '76 240D save my friend's life. He was t-boned on the driver's b-pillar at 60+ mph. He walked away with a bloody nose. The car gave it's life for him.

@clintdavis9511

3 жыл бұрын

The Mercedes "thuck" I love Trans Ams but they have a distinctive bam, rattle, reverb type sound that means its time for hinge pin bushings, possibly hinge pins, and maybe new hinges, latch, striker, door handle, repeat. Possibly accompanied by the T-top raising up a quarter inch (another rattling leaking monstrosity) I simply cant believe I had an 82 TA for almost two decades. Now they bring more money than they were ever worth and a base 20 year old Civic will blow it off the road.

@joelspaulding5964

3 жыл бұрын

Like shutting a quality, heavy refrigerator door. A quality that has always made the Mercedes of this era to memorable

@frankbergmanII

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it is the door sound used on "Autobahn"

I love the new “buying classic/barn find cars for cheap” format

@JaredConnell

3 жыл бұрын

i subbed for the hoopties not for the supercars!

@RyanKlapperich

3 жыл бұрын

That's what this channel was built on. Bring on the hoopties!

@naycnay

3 жыл бұрын

@@JaredConnell It's not a problem if the supercars are hoopties themselves.

@supercarsofwichita9485

3 жыл бұрын

@@naycnay I've got no problem because I like to see his cars in person when he takes them out to c&c

@bogdanrus7953

3 жыл бұрын

@@naycnay All supecars that are older than 5 years are hoopties! We want weird shit , like the Ford Probe he got in Car Trek!

14:38 The only part that confused me was Hoovie buying a car that actually works.

@jfan4reva

3 жыл бұрын

Like I said in another comment, this car is the anti-hoovie! Lol!

@cayman9873

3 жыл бұрын

Its early yet

@ReinhardScheibe

3 жыл бұрын

Wait for it. ;-)

@trevorpomroy550

3 жыл бұрын

These are very hard to break, yet I can hear the voice of Jeff Goldblum in the distance: 'Hoovie will find a way.'

@godfreyberry1599

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!.

I was always told the “E” stood for Einspritzen (fuel injection).

@y4nnickschmitt

2 жыл бұрын

It does.

@reubroper1427

Жыл бұрын

yes

I browse autotempest all the time, and I don't even live in the states. I just love how much support they give you guys and what they help make possible .. and who doesn't love shopping for the best that 'faded glory' has to offer in foreign countries! Love the channel and what you do Tyler. I've been with you since the S600 and haven't missed a video. Cheers from Australia.

dad bought one of these back in 1999. i was 3. this is the car that i loved as a child. thank you for bringing back these memories.

Well, that car suits you perfectly. Like none of all the cars before. It's a fantastic car from a era long gone. A time capsule. And a absolutely beatiful conserved one, which is very very very rare.

I've been enjoying Car Trek. The 3 of you do a fantastic job together. Thanks Auto Tempest. Keep making great shows like this.

I sincerely enjoy the automotive history lessons you tell about each car you buy. Love it man! Keep it up!

Where's your Maybach?? No updates for a while!

Your insane laugh after your "two rogers don't make a right" joke was wonderful.

@CosRacecar

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the gone in 60 seconds nick cage remake?

Hello Tyler, the vent window tension against the door is adjustable via a turnbuckle that’s between the operating lever and vent window. If you pop off the upper trim above the door panel you can see it and adjust accordingly. That will eliminate the whistle, which gets quite annoying after a while. And make absolutely sure the short hoses between the fuel rail and the injectors are relatively new. Lots of D-Jet cars burned up because they just barely drip when the engine is cold when they get to be a few years old. Every if they look fine! I hope this helps and thanks for being such a wholesome and informative person.

Hoovie bought a car... and didn't have to immediately visit the Wizard... I'm stunned...!

0:22 Tyler must have had an extra cup of coffee this morning!🤣

@JDONUMBER7

3 жыл бұрын

Hoovie is actually doing his best Elliott Alvis impression. 🤣

@iHaveTheDocuments

3 жыл бұрын

I cringed so hard

@insaneiaq

3 жыл бұрын

@@JDONUMBER7 Except Elliot IS a Tyler impression.

@markm0000

3 жыл бұрын

@@insaneiaq they’re becoming one and the same.

Drinking game: take a shot every time Tyler says “nobody wants these things”

@dan_6915

3 жыл бұрын

Like 5-6 ?

@kennethlawson848

3 жыл бұрын

Iue trieeddd taaso..... 😂

@getchasome6230

3 жыл бұрын

Take a shot everytime he tries to claim $9000 was a good deal for that thing.

@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785

3 жыл бұрын

Also take a shot every time he says "Back in the day".

@timsmith854

3 жыл бұрын

And another shot for when he mentions the age of the car.

You have a vastly different definition of “really really cheap” than I do.

@joshdebolt4128

3 жыл бұрын

Same considering I bought the 76 Carburated straight 6 varient for $500

@youriardon8006

3 жыл бұрын

That's the problem of todays internet succes, they do not see anymore what normal folk have to live on, yes, we still watch, but they think it's still in reach for everyone, either that or they run out of good creative ideas in the E 5000 segment.

@mikeherbst1825

3 жыл бұрын

I have only recently upgraded to the $200 car club from the $100 car club 😄✌

@619guy202

3 жыл бұрын

@@youriardon8006 it’s because he smokes too much meth. He’s blinded by all the money

@Stan_the_Belgian

3 жыл бұрын

cheap can be very expensive, if you buy this car with 'some rust', repairing this can go in the thousands.

I love this thing. I love the look, the sound the doors make, and the simplicity. Would love one of these things!!

Mental image of Wizard watching this video and then immediately shopping for more boats...

@jguillot72

3 жыл бұрын

He's looking at Gulfstreams and Citations now.

I OWNED THAT CAR !! Well, not that EXACT car, but the same year/model [but an SEL] in a much better color. Bought it for a thousand bucks in 1998 at a junkyard, sorted it and drove it for a year, then sold it to Carmax for 2 thousand dollars !! All I had to do to it was find a used computer [it would continue to fill up the cylinders with gas after I turned it off]. Great driving car. I put a K & N air filter in it and the giant throttle body sounded like a '71 Chevelle when I hit the accelerator.

I have a picture of my dad popping out of the moonroof on that car and me in a walker .....I have that car in my dream list for sure!! Hes been gone a while but those memories as he kept up with it!!Those spring seats are the best!!!Thanks for sharing!!

The Gone in 60 seconds remake was too much!! I love it

I hope you enjoy the structural integrity of the jacking points

@sav22rem22

3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t watched the whole video but are they like wet noodles?

@Vespastendert

3 жыл бұрын

@@sav22rem22 yes, if you lift it there with a two post lift youll bend the sills

@tman1129

3 жыл бұрын

Well! If it never needs to be jacked up... lol!

@arvilsstraume9304

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vespastendert thats why you jack it up by the frame

@bgee461

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what kind of animal uses a pinch weld to jack a car anyways

What a beautiful car. I have no idea as to why these are not being scooped up by collectors and enthusiasts across the globe. Good find, sir!

@JosipNukeDuke

3 жыл бұрын

Google about Imotski. There are few dozen of these models, as much as registered Mercedes cars as residents.

@hayseedfarmboy

3 жыл бұрын

the people that have them in this condition think to much of them, these are 3rd world country taxi's even still to day, their worth more as parts than intact near mint, no rarity

@JackpodyDK

3 жыл бұрын

@@hayseedfarmboy W108's are not used as taxis anymore, those are the W110 diesels and W123 / W124 diesels.

@PuerRidcully

3 жыл бұрын

I dont' think it's a very good looking car. W123 on the other hand is.

@arthurkolb6720

3 жыл бұрын

@@PuerRidcully what?

I just inherited my grandmother’s ‘72 . Love the styling and road handling!

Wow. I can never imagine how this Merc get passed up by everyone. Tyler says I'll take it. Hopefully there's not bad news when the Car Wizard takes a look at the Merc.

@thecryptochaser3945

3 жыл бұрын

Aww how cute lol a new guy...welcome to the channel new guy lol (I'm obviously kidding) I think I'd start guessing a total amount for repairs the wizard is going to charge him as well as what new high end...thing he will buy from said bill lol

Love the "Gone in 60 Seconds" bit!!!

@koliberk

3 жыл бұрын

2:25 Brilliant 👏👏👏

Hey Hoonies, a big fan from Saudi Arabia, always love the intro lol - you should do a one on the 6.9L 1974 mercedes - you will never regret that - trust me. Have a good day. Fahad

@apexseal2811

3 жыл бұрын

Apparently he previously owned one. Quoted on one of his later vids.

It's what Jay Leno would refer to as "a good ol girl" something looked after, driven and original.

Great car. I daily drove a 2.8 six cyl version for more than a decade back in the mid 90's. Love the body style and build quality. The powder blue was always a favorite color in the time period. Well done! Thank you for fun reviews.

That model was my first car. I was 18 and knew nothing about cars, thus it did not last me one year. I learned a lot about cars the hard way; I didn't have KZreadrs to learn from back in the day.

@sunbeam8866

3 жыл бұрын

When I was 18, my first car was a '61 Mercedes 'Ponton' 180. Learned to fix cars and shift gears on that one. Kept it running almost 20 years, 'till '92.

This is why you’re my favorite car channel of all of KZread.

MB 280 SE was pretty common in S. FL when I was growing up, the Pagoda-roofed 280 SL was also popular. These things were built like tanks but they could rust from lack of proper metal treatment (rocker panels). I always liked the looks of these cars.

YES! I hope you guys keep doing Car Trek. It's great.

Imagine buying this car as new back in the day, you literally won't need a new car till you die. Of course you gotta take care of it too.

@muskokamike127

3 жыл бұрын

This was built at a time when you could actually own a car forever...just depends on how much you want to put into it. Today though, most vehicles won't last 10 years without thousands and thousands in repair costs.

@joeb7975

3 жыл бұрын

back in the era of this car middle class german folks would save up to buy one, knowing that the investment was worth it because it would be the only car they ever needed.....times have changed.

@skaraborgcraft

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeb7975 , times change, people change, somewhat due to brain washing advertising and some "keeping up with the Joneses" attitude. I drive an old Toyota, i reckon it will last longer than my eyesight. Long term ownership is usually the cheapest in the long run. New cars only built to last an extended warrenty in some cases.....8 years, sad.

Ed B nailed that role, because he lived that life.

@blairwilliams136

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, so true 👍

Love the Gone in 60 secs reenactment.... Great job keep up the awesome videos!!!!

0:22 Like The Wizard says, how do you make your goofy intros look so professional ... It fits you so well :P

One of my all time favorite Nicolas Cage scenes

@Anders83B

3 жыл бұрын

It was hard to tell who he was impersonating since the acting was soooo bad, but at least it came with a disclaimer!

@---cr8nw

3 жыл бұрын

@@Anders83B, It was EASY to tell who he was impersonating since the acting was soooo bad.

That Gone in 60 seconds homage was great!

Hoovie, Im glad you found a wonderful car. No this is not a car, this is an automobile, a fine vehicle that dose not get you from point A to B, this is a mode of transportation that takes you back in time and tells you a story, it could be a spy, or romantic or even an old action story. It can be anything, but it tells a story. Also, thanks to you and Car Trek I just used Autotempest again and bought a 2017 Pacifica last night. This is my 2nd vehicle that Autotempest help me to find and buy a car that I wanted, not what some salesman said I can afford. Thanks again for the entertainment you do for the world of KZread.

Spot on Gone In 60 Seconds...LOVE IT!!!

Lol that might have been the most ridiculous spaz out during the "Welcome to Hoovie's Garage" yet. XD 😂🤣🐸

@jeffreysalzman1497

3 жыл бұрын

The intensity is increasing... and I like it!

Those window gaskets are not 100$ each 😂 i own that green 280sel that you saw at the wizards and they are priced at ~400$ a piece shop price.

@CerberusProject

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's the reason old Mercedes are cheap, the parts are extremely expensive. Apparently according to Jay Leno, on his 600, *just the trunk latch* is $12,000. The car itself averages $45,000-$120,000 depending on condition.

@ksavage681

3 жыл бұрын

@@CerberusProject And that driver door power switch assembly is worth more than the car. Unobtainable.

@p3th3t1c

3 жыл бұрын

@@ksavage681 well tbh.. Mercedes will sell you any part for any car they have ever built.. just hand over your bank account and they will have it to you in a few weeks from the Factory!

@MeDicen_Rocha

3 жыл бұрын

@@CerberusProject you are aware that Jay Leno's 600 is a 600 Grosser, right? Those have hydraulic trunks and the parts are unique to that car.

@SeanHardwick

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds more like the price. I got a headlight for a 300 sel one time. The parts clerk came back with a box and said that'll be 199... I almost fainted and half expected it. Turns out the price was really 1.99. I was so used to every part being hundreds or thousands I was expecting a headlight would be a hundred too

Another great video, you so correct what a nice car. Hi, liked the added driving around and view of the car on the road.

My daily driver is a 1970 250C with 134K miles on the clock. Rock solid in all respects, blue with the same blue MBtex as your example, and all service receipts since new. Doors close like a bank vault. Rebuilt my seats with OEM inserts while they were still available from the MB Classic Center in Irvine, CA. a few years ago. Great source for parts!

My wife and I watched that episode from Car Trek yesterday and laughed our asses off at the Nicholas Cage part. We just were talking about that scene Friday after we visited a car dealership locally. Tyler wiiiiiiiiins!

Finally Hoovie bought a German car that won't blow up after 10 miles....

My late grandfather bought a brand new1976 Mercedes-Benz 220E from Germany and drove it all the way to the middle east. He actually filled up the car with spare parts and just drove it home. I just loved that car. I learned how to drive in one of those. He joked about the car being indestructible and that they melted old WWII tanks to make them.

My parents bought a 72 280SE 4.5 new. I took my driving test in it, and still have some of the quality tools from the toolkit that I "borrowed" to work on my motorcycle. Great car. I also remember the 72 auto gear changer was on the console rather than on the tree like this 73.

In todays episode we see Hoovie trying to convince himself that buying a 50 year old German car was a good idea.

@pfsantos007

3 жыл бұрын

That's when they were still reliable!

@joaquinfranco9012

3 жыл бұрын

Those things are tanks!

@MrM-or6uh

3 жыл бұрын

@@joaquinfranco9012 I was waiting for this one!! :))

@adamv242

3 жыл бұрын

Excuse me, sir.. I was also made in 1973. Not quite 50 yet, thank you!

@Beer_Dad1975

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta admit, someone loved the hell out of this for 50 years. So nice to see an original car like this which has had nothing but owners who looked after it how it deserved.

Tyler speaks German 😅 6:26 "Einspritzer" 6:28 "Sonderklasse" Greets from Germany 😉

@beratsbuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Ausgezeichnet!

@MrPeteragent

3 жыл бұрын

This sounds so cringy for me. I'm 10 % Austrian :)

@beratsbuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrPeteragent to be fair, he tried his best and I've heard much worse pronunciations of German words

@MrPeteragent

3 жыл бұрын

@@beratsbuilds Americans will understand. I've been in Germany 2 times and learned something there.

@beratsbuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrPeteragent I've been in Germany for over thirty years now 😆 Come over, do some speed runs on the Autobahn or enjoy the awesome back roads or even our nice race tracks

This last car trek was the best one yet. I really enjoyed all of it.

They surprisingly handle great. First time on a off ramp and emergency steering to avoid an accident I was really impressed. Smooth ride too.

One of my dream cars. Believe me, if I could afford it, I would've bought it. You have great taste, Tyler. :)

Now you're talking my language. Love old Mercs

@here-i-am2316

3 жыл бұрын

They were built to last, not built to lease

Funny so many vloggers saying these are steals now and can’t figure out why. Yes they can vary greatly, and excellent examples are not cheap unless you get real lucky. Moreover they are expensive to maintain with Mercedes parts, which you’ll want to do. Very possible for him to spend the purchase cost of the car in the next year or two maintaining or replacing things. Wonderful cars if you are comfortable not sparing any expense maintaining this work of art.

Hey Hoovie ! Im a big fan of your reviews and videos on KZread. Keep up the good work, following u from Amman, Jordan. Have a good day.👍

Your Nic Cage interpretation is easily one of my favorite moments in all the CarTreks, Ed as the salesman is so perfect.

I loved when Angelina says "Hello Ladies!" to all the Ferraris.

@drumboarder1

3 жыл бұрын

The only movie that made me understand people lusting after her

The Gone in 60 Seconds reference is exquisite!

Definitely a good scene for Car Trek and for Tyler! Also, love the Mercedes... I had a 300D for a while, until the engine shredded itself. If I would have had a garage to pull it and rebuild or swap I would have. By far one of the most comfortable cars I've ever owned.

I have a 280SE Coupe from 1968. Would love to have this one to ♥️🔥

Mom had one in that mustard brown color. Helga was a great car.

@abhayajoodha3113

3 жыл бұрын

Neighbor of mine had a 280 s in the sane color...black interior...

@apj341

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of mustard is brown? That stuff has gone bad!

@mattmayo3539

3 жыл бұрын

@@apj341 brown mustard is 100% available at any legitimate grocery store.

The gone in 60 seconds scene between hoov and ed is magic!!

Funny, quirky and quite informative. Another great video.

Magnificent Performance Sir! "Gone in 60sec" skit couldn't have been better. Ed's voice was icing on the cake

This reminds me of Hoovie’s old 300SD The old Mercs will definitely become collectors items

@papa_pt

3 жыл бұрын

@William Mulvaney they were much more reliable before cost cutting in the 90s/00s. Same with BMW

@hayseedfarmboy

3 жыл бұрын

they all ready are collectors items, just not valuable ones

@basithph8958

3 жыл бұрын

@@papa_pt I agree well maybe not with Audi Audi has always been a hit and miss

@papa_pt

3 жыл бұрын

@William Mulvaney it 100% depends on the car's mechanical history and location. I agree we are so far out now from 1970 that it's hard to find a decent car from then..easier in CA or FL. Good thing I don't buy my cars to impress people but for how they drive lol.

@papa_pt

3 жыл бұрын

@William Mulvaney a lot of German cars last longer when they're run frequently due to gaskets not drying out etc

Mom had a 1978 with a 3-liter straight 6. Gorgeous red paint. Same wheels as yours!

I drove one for several years in the 80's to go to work every day (a 250 s 1966 with a diesel 2.0 l, top speed 60 mph) in Belgium. It never let me down. Everyone loved the car!

I absolutely love these cars and after owning one, they represent classic Mercedes styling, dependability, and build quality. I have also wondered why they dont bring more money than they do and also why more people dont have them tucked away for weekend cruises.

One of my all time favorite vehicles. If you owned one of these in the early 70's you had money. Something we all looked up to back then.

I had a 280SEL 4.5 and it was the quintessential Classic German Muscle Car. Mine was a brown color and was named Wernher Von Braun when it was given to me by a friend who wanted it to go to a good home and be driven, and boy did I drive it. I absolutely adored that car and daily drove it for three or four years before I finally had to retire it due to extensive rust issues that were beyond repairable without taking it down to the bare shell. The 108 chassis are still my favorite, even after owning several 126's.

Hoovie, beautiful car especially beautiful in that baby powder blue colour. My father ran a black one in the eighties as a taxi here in Ireland, traded it for a Toyota crown, but I always remember it fondly.

Hoovie you became like a family member really love your videos keep them coming great work

love the "gone in 60 seconds" dialog, bloody funny it is!!!

@GTVAlfaMan

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was hilarious. But, Gone in 60 Second 1974 was a much better car chase movie,

@jonathanlozano7502

3 жыл бұрын

@@GTVAlfaMan mr.killjoy over here just enjoy the bit movie correction guy

Really relieved that Hoovie finally has a daily driver! I was worried about whether he would be able to get around. The man really needed a new car. Reliable, easy to work on, tires that chirp....

Car Trek IV was incredible. Really enjoyed the series!

The year I was born, my father bought Mom a brand new 280SEL in dark blue over tobacco. I wish that it was still ours : [

I have a 1969 mercedes 250, straight six manual. I got it for free lol (It’s for sale)

@chrisromanczuk1468

3 жыл бұрын

Are you located in Canada :P

@joequixotic3039

3 жыл бұрын

Want to double your money?

@jaimykok6533

3 жыл бұрын

@@joequixotic3039I'm kinda on my limit here, but i'll triple it

@arthie553

3 жыл бұрын

where are you from, my good fellow? 👀

@luke_almquist

3 жыл бұрын

The car is located in eastern WA if anyone actually wants it. Ran when parked 8 years ago.

About 15 years ago I had a 'grey market' '78 280SE with a factory 4-speed, crank windows, cloth seats, and no AC. It belonged to a guy who worked for an oil company in the Middle East. He liked the car so much he brought it back with him to the States. That big Mercedes with a hemi straight six and a four-on-the-floor was a lot of fun! 😆

These were just coming off warranty & into our shop when I started with MB. Very reliable, very well built, most complicated part of the car is the rear axle / suspension. SWB larger of the two V8s nice combo.

I have a project 280 SEL in my garage. Can't wait to get it done. Great car. Thanks for the video. I suspect the value will tick up a bit now. BTW, nobody wanted the car "for the price the owner was asking". There are a lot of better cars available for $9,000.

Kinda reminds me of Jeff Goldbloom sometimes in his dialogue delivery. Fun to watch

Nice one. Have The Wizard check the timing chain, tensioner, cam oiler tubes. Also the injection fuel lines going into the injectors. Prone to drying up and could cause a fire. Other than the obvious other stuff your good to go. Lovely car.

Was always the model Mercedes I wanted ,just love the older shape

Lol I literally wait to the end now but I'm on autotempest daily. Gotta support the Cartrek boys!

One of my favorite models!! And this one is beautiful!

Looks like nice car Hoovie. The conv 2 door version was in Hangover movie.

A wonderful car!! Great finds!!

Nothing looks more glorious than an old merc ,they are just breath of fresh air.

@blockpartyvintage1568

3 жыл бұрын

A vintage 2002 looks better. 👌

Probably one of the best cars you’ve bought in awhile. The 300SEL 6.3 is a highly coveted collectible.

@Freimopp777

3 жыл бұрын

convertibles are

My first car was a 1970 Mercedes 250C inline 6 double overhead cam. Bought it for $2500 in Canada and drove it back to Chicago with my dad on a learners permit lol. Restored it while I drove it in HS and college and when I finished sold it. Loved that car. Ran like a champ at 70 on the highway. Plus being eurospec and a two door, it looked really cool too. I wish I hadn't sold it at some points, but thats life.

@Brian-wy4ld

Жыл бұрын

Was yours the 4speed auto?

@grahamwelch3045

Жыл бұрын

@David no it had a manual. Trying to remember if it was 4 or 5 speed...

@Brian-wy4ld

Жыл бұрын

@@grahamwelch3045 I’m looking at a ‘69 250 auto. Did yours cruise at hwy speeds alright?

@grahamwelch3045

Жыл бұрын

@David it sure did! That's when it was at its best. Around 70 she sang her song man. Idk if the gearing is different between the manual and auto though, so I would look I to that. Also, mine was a Euro spec car (no safety bumpers, different lights, ect) so I would do some research if there are differences. I'm sure emissions would be one for sure.

@Brian-wy4ld

Жыл бұрын

@@grahamwelch3045 that’s a good point, the gearing may be a little different. We have a lot of highways and interstates where I live so good to hear it’ll cruise at higher speeds

Such a super deal Hoovies... this one is special.