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1978 Mercedes- Benz W123 280CE walkaround and discussion.
I decided to share some content that is all about vintage cars and my experiences with them. That includes buying, fixing, servicing and last but not least - simply enjoying them!
Please bare with me as this is my very first youtube video and as such my editing/performing skills correspond to that fact!
I promise to improve that with each following video.
Hope you will enjoy the video!
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  • @jimmyroos1677
    @jimmyroos1677 5 місяців тому

    That noise is the hazard light switch, it's faulty.

  • @jimmyroos1677
    @jimmyroos1677 5 місяців тому

    Central locking is vacuum operated, with no vacuum pump. It has a vacuum tank in the boot. Difficult to fix, if u don't know the system....

  • @beemer1111
    @beemer1111 6 місяців тому

    The Euro bumpers and lights look amazing. The colour combination is also really nice. This model really grows on you. They look better with the H&R lowering springs. The rear windows are always a problem in the power window cars, but they can be repaired and reinforced. Mine are both US cars, automatic, the manual is also very nice. Does yours still have the exhaust shields? I did mine in black powder coat and detailed the chassis and suspension. The 78 has the original radio without cassette, the 80 has an aftermarket radio, which I agree, must be changed. Pick up an extra door stop while they are still available, or lube and service your originals. Get a pair of the special wrenches necessary to adjust the valves. Enjoy!

  • @beemer1111
    @beemer1111 6 місяців тому

    These 280CE’s are one of the vastly under appreciated models and will in my opinion only appreciate in value. They are beautiful, and embody the time in MB history when quality was job 1. They have true vintage and classic lines, but are a great car to also drive and enjoy. Great for rallies and vintage events. I have two, a 78 with 55k original miles and a 1980 with a suspect albeit possible 20k miles. Enjoy your new classic, it is gorgeous!

  • @beemer1111
    @beemer1111 6 місяців тому

    These 280CE’s are one of the vastly under appreciated models and will in my opinion only appreciate in value. They are beautiful, and embody the time in MB history when quality was job 1. They have true vintage and classic lines, but are a great car to also drive and enjoy. Great for rallies and vintage events. I have two, a 78 with 55k original miles and a 1980 with a suspect albeit possible 20k miles. Enjoy your new classic, it is gorgeous!

    • @vintagewheels4992
      @vintagewheels4992 6 місяців тому

      Can’t agree more with the under appreciated part. I dont understand how they aren’t recognized more by the vintage car community.

  • @AndriusMeldaikis
    @AndriusMeldaikis 7 місяців тому

    Hello, Great video. Would you be able to send me option equipment numbers translation what they mean. I'm looking to buy w123 2.3 1978. Thank you

  • @colinchampollion4420
    @colinchampollion4420 7 місяців тому

    I have the same coloured MERZ ○ it's called Pewter Silver~ Metallic & it's a 2003 320 CLK~ Cabriolet-MERZ 😂🎉

  • @arthurdardalis
    @arthurdardalis 8 місяців тому

    I had a 1981 280E it did not have a revolution counter, maybe on your car this was part of the Italian spec. Rare to see a Euro specification car with A/C, in the US automatic climate control was standard!

    • @vintagewheels4992
      @vintagewheels4992 6 місяців тому

      One of the reasosns I bought it is the A/C and other options!

  • @CrToloss
    @CrToloss 10 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @jastern949
    @jastern949 Рік тому

    - That is indeed a gorgeous one. (Newer paint does help). I've always loved the W123 coupes. Youre right: great lines. - Not top of range tho. These were the "E-class" of their day. Still great value. - If you use her for daily driving, make sure you keep on top of maintenance (they need constant little fixes), and make sure you cover her not with classic /collector's or with regular ACV insurance but at least with "stated value" insurance (take photos, log all maintenance and updating expenses), or best of all, "agreed value" insurance. - Audio is weak. You need a lavalier or headset mic.

  • @Agiotismo
    @Agiotismo Рік тому

    This is the original paint? Code? Thx

  • @abduraupabduhakimov808
    @abduraupabduhakimov808 Рік тому

    Фриц. Прадайеш.

  • @dineshnalakakadadora3471
    @dineshnalakakadadora3471 2 роки тому

    .................Kudos to you for maintaining this vehicle I have two cars benz w 115 and 123 Both vehicles do not run very badly The w 115 car was the official car used by the world’s first prime minister My dream is to get those 2 cars running It is not easy The politicians of sri lanka have stolen the national economy and the whole country is in debt to the world The country is now being run by IMF and world aid Everything is taxed Just breathing is not taxed I have seen benz cars abandoned in some countries which are in the best condition Both my cars have about 60% damage to the bumper Recovery is difficult If you have the body of the w 115 or 123 cars in you possession, I would be grateful if you could provide me with the body of those cars. Also, if there is any possibility to help me in making these two cars, I would be grateful Sorry if there was a mistake…… I am also a person who loves benz cars…………………

  • @morarualexandru6485
    @morarualexandru6485 2 роки тому

    Superba....

  • @morarualexandru6485
    @morarualexandru6485 2 роки тому

    Best mercedez....

  • @ferdinandorocco8168
    @ferdinandorocco8168 2 роки тому

    Can I have your whatsapp number? I am a Mercedes owner in Roma.

  • @gandalf87264
    @gandalf87264 2 роки тому

    My car's battery sits on the right hand side. it is a left hand drive, so maybe it has something to do with the steering column or something bring on the left. Otherwise everything else looks identical.

    • @vintagewheels4992
      @vintagewheels4992 2 роки тому

      I am not sure I follow you… This one is also LHD and battery on right side…

    • @gandalf87264
      @gandalf87264 2 роки тому

      @@vintagewheels4992 No Mine is RHD with the battery on the left. I see now I got my lefts and rights mixed up, most likely because I am standing in front of the car when I am looking at the engine. Sorry for the confusion.

  • @motlal963
    @motlal963 2 роки тому

    Hi could you tell me whair you located headlining for your car and front and rear windscreen seals as I am restoring 1 which is completely missing Headlining

    • @vintagewheels4992
      @vintagewheels4992 2 роки тому

      I ordered the headliner on german ebay thru seller “colorado-car”, Front and rear seal i order on mbzclassicparts

    • @motlal963
      @motlal963 2 роки тому

      @@vintagewheels4992 Thanks for your help very much appreciated

  • @ungurdani8346
    @ungurdani8346 2 роки тому

    Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe...

  • @vintagewheels4992
    @vintagewheels4992 2 роки тому

    The car has been completely repainted! New video soon :)

  • @ferdinandorocco8168
    @ferdinandorocco8168 2 роки тому

    You are from Slovenia?

  • @ferdinandorocco8168
    @ferdinandorocco8168 2 роки тому

    Got it from Fabio? I drove it in Italia in Magenta.

    • @vintagewheels4992
      @vintagewheels4992 2 роки тому

      Yes! What do you mean you drove it?

    • @ferdinandorocco8168
      @ferdinandorocco8168 2 роки тому

      @@vintagewheels4992 I was about to buy it in Magenta but a Fabio in Milano purchased it and wanted to sell it to me but you came over with your truck. Do you have whatsapp? There are some left in Italy but prices very high. How much did you pay? What is the highest price you would pay for a very good one? Help me find one. I live in Rome and can help you in many ways.

    • @vintagewheels4992
      @vintagewheels4992 2 роки тому

      @@ferdinandorocco8168 give me ur whatsapp

  • @damirasanovic5958
    @damirasanovic5958 2 роки тому

    Can please someone tell me how much this car can worth in perfect condition?

    • @vintagewheels4992
      @vintagewheels4992 2 роки тому

      A good specimen with low mileage is worth north of 20.000€.

    • @damirasanovic5958
      @damirasanovic5958 2 роки тому

      Thank you for your answer. I can buy one for around 6K but I don’t know nothing about those kinds of Mercedes. But if you said that price can be up to 20K maybe make sense to get it.

    • @vintagewheels4992
      @vintagewheels4992 2 роки тому

      Just be careful. It can look really good but can have big rust issues. I will release a new video soon. You will see how it looks once you get the paint off.

    • @beemer1111
      @beemer1111 6 місяців тому

      I have seen a really nice one sell in the high 40’s USD. Average to good condition $15 to $25k, with all parts intact. I believe that in concours condition, $75k USD is a reasonable expectation.

  • @Dr.Fiendish
    @Dr.Fiendish 3 роки тому

    The Coupe is a beautiful shape.

  • @LesterLovesWatches
    @LesterLovesWatches 3 роки тому

    The Italian option is that it automatically sounds its horn at the car in front 1.7 seconds after the lights go green.

  • @LesterLovesWatches
    @LesterLovesWatches 3 роки тому

    I quite like that colour. Not original but quite classy.

    • @vintagewheels4992
      @vintagewheels4992 3 роки тому

      It doesn’t look bad, but when you compare it to the original it makes more sense