1975 Mercedes 280ce

[popuptoaster]

Ok heres the new motor, she needs a few bits done for the MOT but nothing serious, plans are to fit some nice alloys, shorter springs and tidy up the tatty bits on the bodywork and repaint her in the original silver, if theres enough money left i'd like to fit her with air suspension.

[Speedle]

classic! interiror looks to be in good shape, looks very nice in cream

[ThePollitt]

Glad it's gone to you mate.

Can't wait to see the plans unfold, it's a fantastic looking motor. And considering I watched a rotten red one go on ebay last week for £510, it's a bit of a bargain too. ;D

Chris

[Jez]

That's beautiful! I really hope there's enough funds for the 'bags too

[veloxbill]

That's beautiful... love the interior too!

[grizz]

What an absolute bargain.

One of those cars I would have loved to have had, was it not for the bus, and one car at a time rule (My own rule)

Would go for a Safari rally replica/ motorsport look if I could get all the right bits together.

Congrats and enjoy her.

[grizz]

PS: Along these lines ......



...... unhijack.

[captain70s]

That is a nice looking car, interior looks fab (despite the missing bits!) and the dash is a work of art.

[Fennec]

Awesome, I'm so jealous!

[Ray Singh]

Sweet ride. I love this shape of Benz, you don't see many of these anymore and bound to go up in value.

[GeezerGarage]

that has always been one of my dream cars. they look sooooooo nice slammed.

[grizz]

Sept 29, 2008 19:08:18 GMT captain70s said:

That is a nice looking car, interior looks fab (despite the missing bits!) and the dash is a work of art.

Missing bits are in the boot.

so car complete, which makes it even better.

[madcabby]

Sept 29, 2008 19:06:34 GMT grizz said:

PS: Along these lines ......



...... unhijack.

That looks a right beast , sits just right

[Oldbus]

Nice one,

you can still get those wings over here, give us a shout if you get stuck. ;D

[popuptoaster]

Couldnt go for the racer look without the muscle to back it up i'm afraid, so for now its gonna be a plain and simple cruiser with some subtle mods, maybe i'll think about extra oomph at some point in the future although according to the owners book its sposed to have over 180bhp already, don't feel like it but she's a heavy ol bus so hard to tell.

Cheers dave but i'm fairly certain all the panels on it are easily fixable, so I'm hoping i wont need your services.

[Knugcab]

Seems like a nice example. W114 and 115 is maybe the best Benz ever built IMO. Plans seems to be OK.

[popuptoaster]

Was trawling through the spares in the boot today to see whatexactly was in there, found a coil so i swapped it with the one that was on the car (it packed up on the way home) and it fired up straight away, got it insured so i have driven her to a more conveniant location to carry out some MOT type jobs, weather permiting i'll get her ready for testing by next week.

[motorama]

Hi martin, sorry to hear it pegged out on the way home, glad it was an easy fix. I've got the drivers side full length sill trim here when you want it. Hadn't left it in the car in case it punched a hole in the headlining or something then forgot all about it, give me a call when you want to pick it up or I'll drop it off If I'm passing your way.

[popuptoaster]

cheers, sorry, only just noticed your reply! lol

[popuptoaster]

Changed the wheels on the pimp mobile, i know it needs hitting but its bloody cold out and my back hurts so anyone who complains without then offering to do it for me can go do do something unpleasant.