Gawdi
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I circumstances such as this, I would look at the seller -rather than the car itself... Genuine and honest seller tends to equal genuine and honest car
EDZ649
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The likelyhood is that it will be hiding quite a lot of rust, cars that look ok usually do, I should know 
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Four door saloons were always at the bottom of the pile when it comes to classic car values, cabrios and coupés being the more sought-after variants (check well-sorted R107 prices...). This means that sadly a 4-door saloon may not be worth saving, whereas a cabrio in similar condition would. I suppose the low asking price reflects that.
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The father of a childhood friend of mine bought a 240 in 1970 and kept it in the family for... 25 years. I actually drove a few times, last time was in 1992 when it was 22 years old. As a teenager, I helped my friend install a radio with an electric antennae, it was one hell of a job drilling through the wing... They should don't build them like they used to. Amazing car.
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Many moons ago Streetmachine Magazine took one of these and turned it into a Cal-Looker.
Lowered, de-chromed, nice alloys etc etc.
It did look very kool.
Lowered, de-chromed, nice alloys etc etc.
It did look very kool.
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he's bought it 2 months ago; off ebay... for 280 quid...
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I ran a 280 coupe version of this car for a couple of years. If it needs new carpets it is likely that they have been wet and rotted and the floor is likely to have done the same.
These cars also drink petrol - my 280CE averaged 15mpg and the two-tone 220 W115 I had averaged 19 with an auto box.
Stylish car though and quite comfy if a little short on creature comforts (my 220 didnt even have a rear window demister!).
Toby
These cars also drink petrol - my 280CE averaged 15mpg and the two-tone 220 W115 I had averaged 19 with an auto box.
Stylish car though and quite comfy if a little short on creature comforts (my 220 didnt even have a rear window demister!).
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In the photos with the ad, rust sills are visible and as is the front valance. I also notice the chrome arches, which would concern me too. I wouldn't touch it I'm afraid.