1970 Mercedes W108 280SE Manual Transmission - Test Drive
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Published 2021-11-17
No air conditioning
No sunroof
No power windows
No power steering
Yes, lots of fun!
I chatter my way through this video talking about the car and how I was invited to participate in the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival this year and act as 'Sweep Car' in this 280 SE, the last car in each group during the running of 'the old course' - the +/- 6 mile original sports car course laid out through the city streets and surrounding country side of Watkins Glen, NY in 1948.
It was a GREAT day... trying to keep up with Corvettes, Porsches, Ferraris, even Miatas, wasn't easy up the hills and across the picturesque countryside, but I sure tried! This car didn't miss a beat, and it was driven, HARD, all day long.
All Comments (7)
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First time I see footage of another manual 280SE; I also have one I have owned for 40 years, a 1969 RHD 6 cylinder. A keeper!
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Thank you for posting this great video of your car! Isn’t it really a treat how these cars “communicate” to you when you drive them? The way that they handle and sound? I have a ‘71. Mine has the same issue with the blinker signal when you turn right!! Enjoy this treasure!!!
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UpState NY in Late Fall and a W108? Whats not to love?. This one is in exceptional condition 👌👌
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Gorgeous beautiful CAR
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Man that thing sounds good.
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hi sir, can u pls guide me? im confused between purchasing w115 and w108. which one lasts longer? which one is better?
