w108

Hi folks, I've just seen a really clean looking 280SE (3.5) Saloon in Ireland for about £2500. It strikes me as a bargain, as I've recently noticed these cars going for £4500 and more on eBay and other sites. I've just made a preliminary email enquiry to check it out. The basic info shown...

Hi, iam searching 4 door rubbers(seals) for my MB w108 280s year 1970...........................pls help:thumb:

Anyone confirm if they are the same part? As far as I can tell they look indentical??? Cheers!

Hi All, Have an issue with my newly purchase 99 108 cdi vito , although to be honest it was there when i purchased it bit the vehicle runs normally, anyways the light behind the milometer do not come on on the dash the glow plug light is on and the horn doesnt work, searched a few threads on...

Here is our families 1969 W108 280S Automatic, her name is 'Blanche' Left Hand Drive, and it has a somewhat intresting past. Having starting its life in on German Roads, it was used by the Jordanian Embassy to transport various digitaries for many years (note the OEM front flag pole ) It...

just wondered if anyone knew a website where i can obtain information on the manufacture of the w108 vin number 11102612002095 i have seen one website that states all the vin numbers starting 111026 were produced in AV Stuttgart 1971 but i need something more official for uk customs to prove...

As some of you may know, my brother and I are currently restoring a 1968 W108 280S, The car is currently in pieces at the body shop and I cannot go and view it within the next few days. I have spotted THESE - Anyone know how OEM they look? We have lost some of the orignals due to bodywork &...

Hi all, Anyone replaced the springs on their W108? I have a 72 280SE :cool: (The cars a little project of mine in Zimbabwe) that's in need of a spring overhall - and the special tools required seem to be unobtainable. Has anyone used any other special tools successfully? I've had a look at...

Ive recently bought a 1972 W108 280SE 3.5 that i intend to restore and it will need a few panels.Im not in any mad rush so i thought i would ask if anyone knows to any before i start spending big money at the main agents. I need a pair of good front wings,both rear inner and outer arches,both...

Hello everyone, Ive just bought a w108,ive always fancied one. I would be interested to know the situation on bodywork repair panels before i commit to having it repaired.Does anyone know whats available and where from. The car needs work around the rears of the sills and rear arches. I know MB...

Check this thing out! A local car stereo place runs this thing every year in a charity rally.....

This is "technically" my wife's car, but..... :rolleyes: Everything in original condition, rather clean for it's age. Which is code for (leaky windscreen, horrible steering, no boot key, passenger window doesn't work, gear indicator doesn't work, clock doesn't work, dashboard wood is...

Looks quite nice to me, and has interesting history to boot: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1969-Mercedes-Benz-280SE-4-door-comfort-with-class_W0QQitemZ180136336549QQihZ008QQcategoryZ31360QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hi All, A link reference for W108 owners - work in progress. Please feel free to ad any information: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W108 Misc: http://www.w108.org/ http://www.geocities.com/mbz109/ http://mercedesw108w109.com/...

WANTED: All types of W108 (S280) bodywork eg Wings etc!!!

Our W108 is LHD and still has the orignal headlights (complete with tape covering the beam making them legal. We wish to purchase some stacked headlights: As the lense size is the same each side, wouldnt it be possible to swap Left to Right lense in order to get the beam correct for...

Here is my brothers 1969 W108 280S. LHD, it was imported to England in 1981 after starting its life in Germany then being used by Jordan's Embassy for many years (note front flag pole :)). Huge paperwork history (think 2x phone books) It runs perfectly well & even has an electronic start...

WANTED BADLY!, A complete rear window mech for a w108 door. Cheers

I was hoping if anyone could give me some information regarding valve clearance on this classic Car. Overhaul of the fuel system. Any Ideas or experience to share. What is the right timing for the engine in corrospondence to the pointer and the Front pulley. is it 0 or to advance or retard...