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1957 W180 220S Cabriolet Restoration, AKA “The Money Pit” by Bob Gunthorp edited by Sheila Heaney We purchased this 1957 Mercedes-Benz W180 Ponton 220S Cabriolet in August 1980 from a local Mercedes-Benz dealer, Hoehn Motors, that is about 45 miles from us. I purchased this 220S convertible with the intention of using it as a parts car. Terry took one look at i …
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Cars In The Yard: 1971 W108 280S This W108 Mercedes was one of the few made in Japan for the Asian market. It has Euro-spec lights and bumpers, but a unique fender-mounted side-view mirror not seen on many other models. There are some good parchment interior parts, great body panels, and we've already pulled the M130 carbureted engine and have many parts available. The headli …
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Restoring Myself thru Restoring my W116 Mercedes: The real story behind Sebastian the 450SEL by Jason Paige Dumont edited by Sheila Heaney On January 13th, I suffered a heart attack. Because of my strict diet and fitness routines, it was unthinkable and shocking to everyone, not least of all, me. As I lay in the hospital hooked up to tubes and monitor …
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W115 Restoration Project for Sale: 1975 300DAt only $1125 we don't expect this one to last long. An excellent candidate if you're looking for a project. It's got a great body and was a regular driver until two years ago. Offered by a private seller on our site. Located in Fresno, CAClick here to view full detailsIf you're looking for parts, Shop W114 & W115 Parts Here …
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Cars In The Yard: 1971 W115 220D This is a pretty nice Mercedes W115! If the engine hadn't been removed and taken apart maybe it would be worth restoring. As it is, this 220D Mercedes should keep a lot of other W115 cars on the road for years to come. It's got a really nice body and interior and it's a 4-speed manual! It's also a First-Generation W115 with the slim bumpers. Her …
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