The car that took me to Monterey Car Week

Kinja'd!!! "Dsscats" (dsscats)
08/22/2016 at 02:38 • Filed to: None

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This 46-year-old Mercedes that my friend and I took to Monterey performed flawlessly over 750+ miles in 4 days. Thanks, Mercedes, for building such an amazing car.

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Kinja'd!!! kanadanmajava1 > Dsscats
08/22/2016 at 03:15

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Those are pretty but also very expensive cars. Nice to see that some still see a lot of driving.


Kinja'd!!! V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Dsscats
08/22/2016 at 04:08

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Gorgeous.


Kinja'd!!! arl > Dsscats
08/22/2016 at 06:44

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My parents had a couple of old Benz’s growing up. Great cars. My favorite was the 1972 280 SE 4.5. That was a great car to drive on the highway. The v8 just purring at 75mph.

How was putting the top up and down on your Benz? I've never been in a convertible MB before.


Kinja'd!!! fintail > Dsscats
08/22/2016 at 08:33

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280SE 3.5 low grille cabrio - you have a fortunate friend, as these aren’t exactly inexpensive cars :) Not many of these final run cars were built. It’s easily into the low six figures now, nice to see it being enjoyed.


Kinja'd!!! sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Dsscats
08/22/2016 at 08:35

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One of my favorite classic Mercs, and a very appropriate car for Monterey.


Kinja'd!!! NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Dsscats
08/22/2016 at 09:48

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That is one beautiful, wonderful car. And perfect for the occasion.


Kinja'd!!! Chasaboo > Dsscats
08/22/2016 at 13:09

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Wow, what a great looking car. Love the stacked headlights. Cars today are just so hideous looking.


Kinja'd!!! RallyWrench > Dsscats
08/22/2016 at 14:00

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These are truly great cars, even now. What a fine way to cover miles. I would happily own a 280SE, either with a six or the 4.5. The sedans are cheap, too!