1968 Mercedes 280SEL 4 Speed Road Test with Kent Bergsma: Classic Series ’50 to ’74 Part 14

Kent takes you along on his super fun to drive W108. You will not believe how smoothly the manual transmission shifts and how well the car performs with a rear end installed from a 280SEL 4.5 V8. With great shocks and recently rebuilt front end I don't think you can find any sedan of that vintage from any manufacturer that is more fun to drive than this car. And this car REALLY does look like a Mercedes Benz!!! Be sure to check out Kent's other video showing close ups of the engine in this car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE6acpIhpkM&feature=c4-overview&list=UU7Kz01PM-xoDnqsiuwTn5og This is just one part in big multi part series Kent is doing on OLD Mercedes Benz. 20 years ago many of these models did not seem that “old.” but now they suddenly are and some are becoming quite valuable. Kent will focus on what he feels are the affordable classics. Other than maybe a walk-a-round he will be not doing much on the likes of the 300SL gull wings and roadsters. He hopes to cover the Pagoda W113s in some of these videos. As this is being filmed in 2014 even these will not be “affordable” in the not too distant future. To view the full series click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtRKk64pu2wpQ8QLSRIj1fj8e2yXoJv0Q For parts, overhaul kits, manuals and repair information be sure to visit. https://mercedessource.com. Use the search box or solutions finder to locate the tech help or products you are looking for. Remember, we do not carry everything for every model! The models included in this series are: 1950’s models 170D, 180D, 190, 190d, 220, 220S, 220SE. 1960’s models W111 220S, 220SE, 220Seb, 250SE and 280SE, W110 models 190d, 200D, 200 and 230, W113 models 230SL, 250SL, and 280SL, W108 models 250S, 250SE, 280S, 280SE and 280SEL, W109 models 300SEL, 3.5, 4.5 and 6.3, R107 models 350SL and 450SL, W114 W115 models 220, 230, 250, 250C, 280, 280C, 220D and 240D and early W116 models 280S, 280SE, 450SE and 450SEL