Modified 1969 280S

[nb_racing]

http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/07/old-benz-new-tricks-slammed-with-a-small-block/#chapter-where-enthusiasm-is-born

Interested to hear peoples opinions on this.

Personally I love it, it's stunning and incredibly well finished.

I aspire to build something similar myself. I love the simplicity of the small block, but I'd have to go merc engine. 113K.

 

[BlackC55]

I think its fantastic Nick.

 

[nb_racing]

I thought you'd like it!

 

[nb_racing]

An alternative:

What Were You Thinking? A Vintage Benz Adventure | Speedhunters

 

[Borys]

Awesome

 

[Charles Morgan]

Love the first and the patina on the second, interior and exterior, but not so keen on the slamming, wheels and gearstick!

No problem with a small block in a Merc - much better engine!

 

[V12]

Love it.

 

[def90cars]

Love them both.... first one for Christmas please Santa

 

[stwat]

Nowt wrong with that

I have closely followed this cars evolution from the standard car I personally saw at a mercedes-190.co.uk meet right up to the magnificent car it now is.
Carbs Only Diet: A 190 Benz That Barks | Speedhunters

The detail and attention to detail gone in to this car is astounding. If you have ever seen the Wheeler Dealers 190E 2.3-16 episode, you will have seen this car's builder. It was Steve's first 190 that Mike Brewer drove around the aerodrome.

 

[Charles Morgan]

It's interesting how tastes can vary - a lot of that I find over-worked compared to the absolute purity of the 280S conversion, but that engine is one engine I'd love to see and hear.

48 Webers barking, what a sound.