Jeff
P.O. Box 8263   Los Angeles County   California   U.S.A.   91372-8263
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Visitors Since Page Inception on 25 November 2001 :  
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The New House (future)
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My 1976 Mercedes 280C
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My 1974 Dino 246 GTS (future)
My 1976 Mercedes 280C ( sold it July 2002 )
Here is a picture of the 1976 Mercedes 280C that I bought from the original owner in 2000.
It was purchased, owned and serviced in and near Beverly Hills, CA from 1976 to 2000.
It had 68,000 Original Miles on it in 2000 when I bought it.
It has approximately 72,000 miles on it now.
It drives really well.
The interior is near-perfect.
The mechanicals are very good.
Engine Hums.  Transmission Shifts Beautifully.  The Car Handles Nicely.
The body is straight - short of a few dings.
The original paint is very weak.  It needs a proper paint job.

Two Areas to Watch - All W114 280s and 280Cs:
Finicky OEM Carburetor - requires knowledgeable MBZ mechanic
Driveshaft Center Bushing "Donut" - these wear out faster than most.
The Restoration To-Do List

Done
  Rebuilt Hirschmann Antenna
Soon
 
Dash A/C Blower Switch
  A/C Belt
  Rebuild Carburetor
  Rebuild Becker Push-Button Radio
  Gas Tank Vent/Fuel Hoses
Eventually
  Proper Paint Job
  Motor Mounts
  Radiator Rebuild
  Transmission Cooler Lines
  Front Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Power Steering Pump Leak
  Transmission Front Seal Leak
  New Rear Tires
  Hood Pad (sound deadener)
  Driveshaft Center Support Bushing
  Realign (functioning) Front Power Windows
  Rebuild/Replace (functioning) Rear Window Motors
  Replace all exterior cosmetic rubber
  Replace/Refinish all exterior cosmetic chrome
  Install 190E MBZ 15-Inch Alloys + Yokohama AVS
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