[{"id": 1985810, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are very comfortable drivers; modern enough to keep up with traffic and timeless in appearance with reasonable DIYable maintenance costs. \r\n\r\nI'd rather have a couple of classic coupes in the driveway as DDers instead of one boring modern depreciation monster.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1517003586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1985813, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool color combo but I almost can't see the green in the pictures. Seller, I am close to Vista, is the car available to see in person?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517003609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1985893, "authorName": "c0rbin9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c0rbin9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "W114 coupes are great!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1517004243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1985902, "authorName": "Heinzw114", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heinzw114/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite model. The pillarless windows make the weekend getaways that much more fun. As long as the the windows operate as they were designed. The electric are notorious for headaches. Seller beautiful example. I suggest taking many more detailed photos and videos for viewing. Best of luck with your sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517004500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1985954, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller-has the AC been converted to 134? I don't recall-were Solex carbs original to this year? How old and many miles on the tires? Roadworthy?? What's your best guess on MPG? city and highway? \n\nI can see the sense of ditching one car and getting into a couple of classic coupes for in town DD", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1517004773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986129, "authorName": "DeaconBlues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deaconblues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These have more presence than (at least) half the cars on the road today.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1517006749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986159, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer - \"...a service last year *comprised* of an oil change....\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517007064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986206, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbezzant\r\nso jealous if you get to take a gander at this coupe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517008726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986207, "authorName": "Eric_Green", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_green/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ austin alfa\n\nI would never again try to DD an M110-engined car. I would never again have an M110-engined car, period (with the exception of a black or dunkeloliv-gr\u00fcn Bracq coupe!). Thirsty; complicated; low-power; horrid carb. A pity this car does not have the sunroof, but otherwise it is stunning. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517008913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986262, "authorName": "morel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like It\u2019s a good driver. I\u2019m also interested in bidding and located close to Vista. Seller, please let us know if it is available for viewing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517011163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986272, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, the A/C was converted to R12 in 2006. It recieved a new expansion valve, reciever drier, temp switch, hoses and clamps, oil and freon at the same time. I will add the recipt to my photos shortly. The carb is not stock as stated in the description. Seems like the original owner had trouble with the stock carb not long after delivery, according to the paperwork. The tires have good tread and are crack free. I will post tire recipt and date marked on tire this evening.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517011534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986274, "authorName": "patrick68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, loved my 73 280C. It's a real plus that this car has power windows (mine did not) as you can more easily take advantage of the hardtop design with all windows down. I do agree with @Eric that the M110 (with the complex Solex carb) is not the best DD in terms of fuel economy (12-14 mpg in city) and driveability. Nevertheless a gorgeous car. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517011587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986287, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car runs and drives great. I may set up a time to see it mid week, time permitting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517012431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986311, "authorName": "Bushwick_Bob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bushwick_bob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eric Green: Man you are so wrong. Carbs may have been your issue, who knows? Try the CIS euro version. Maybe a runner up for most fantastic engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517013452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986478, "authorName": "jbeinhor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbeinhor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Class!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517021902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986489, "authorName": "C264", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c264/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eric I have a Euro fuel injected M110 in my W123 280E. Yeah, it's thirsty, but the engine sings, has well over 1hp/cu.in. and it's pretty bullet-proof.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1517022558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986517, "authorName": "rocketmaan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketmaan/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by rocketmaan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517023788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1986628, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by G500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517030368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1986678, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Summer of 1983 I house, dog and car sat for 3 months for a wealthy excentric family and the Mrs drove this exact year and color 280C and I always found excuses to exercise it . The other two cars left behind for me to keep up in the 4 car garage were a '62 190SL and a '66 Lincoln convertible . Maintaining 5 super old dogs , not so much fun - maintaining 3 old cars, a pretty fun gig . Thanks for a trip down memory lane . GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1517037986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986768, "authorName": "Wharfedale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfedale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting car for sure! \r\nCan't see well the rust damage on the 21th picture (low rear window), can you add one more please ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517056503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986905, "authorName": "euvintage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look forward to see more pictures of the underbody and rockers. , b", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517063326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986969, "authorName": "D.Troit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d.troit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please excuse my ignorance, but what makes this a gray market example?\r\nIt's a lovely design.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517066019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986976, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 Can you post some better pictures of the rust areas? Cant really tell from the one picture you posted. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517066271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987146, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G500 i will post more pictures. There is some minor surface rust in a few places on the trunk floor in a couple spots.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517072062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987156, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wharfedale. There is no rust damage in that area. I put this picture up to show lack of corrosion in a common corrosion spot. I will upload more pictures.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517072327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987191, "authorName": "Undertaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/undertaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@D.Troit - I don\u2019t understand your questioning \u201cgray\u201d market (?)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517073701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987231, "authorName": "KLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450- The invoice shows the AC was converted FROM R12 to r134. Pretty car, I drive mine almost every day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517075470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987244, "authorName": "Autobahner44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobahner44/", "bidAmount": 1244, "content": "$1,244 bid placed by Autobahner44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517075995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1987261, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kLA that is correct.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517076974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987263, "authorName": "JRE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 Any chance that you have the correctly painted hubcaps?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517077022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987303, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRE i do not.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517079038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987358, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example! My 74 are the same colors inside and out. Looks black in all but the brightest conditions. I\u2019ve had it since \u201881 and have no intention of selling. I\u2019ve repainted it and redone the interior with MBtex. +1 on the wheels helped fill the wells nicely. Very elegant design, considering the few short comings, for little money. I took a gamble that the coupes would appreciate over time but so far it\u2019s lagged well behind other MB\u2019s of the era. \n@EricGreen\nThe carb issues are solved easily with a Weber upgrade. Better mileage but a slight reduction in power, which they never had to begin with, so it\u2019s barely noticeable!! It\u2019s a good trade for the drivability. \nAll in all, these are great affordable MB\u2019s and dead reliable with attention to the common issues. Thank goodness they\u2019re aren\u2019t many.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1517082509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987371, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450\r\nCan you divulge the carb maker please? Weber?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517083171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987377, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stagehand i was told it was a Weber 38 from a company called jam engineering. I will visualy confirm that this evening. The original carb is included in the sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517083556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987475, "authorName": "Schwinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schwinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An intellectual's car. Professor Clyde Youens drove a well beat one in Chicago on \"Shameless\". Lip proceeded to deteriorate it further. \n\nI love an earlier Mercedes pillarless coupe; all were done well through the 124s regardless of designer. This one may be a tad slow for modern day city driving. 123 & 124 coupes can keep up better but this car is also timeless, striking and complimentary to its owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517090394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987570, "authorName": "1otas1bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1otas1bill/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by 1otas1bill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517096301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1987591, "authorName": "RonW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronw/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by RonW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517097478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1987636, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eric Green Before you give up completely.. Mine has a little 4bbl Holley swap on it. Starts/ runs well, delivers decent fuel mileage, power seemed really good for 2.8 litres in a 3400? lb car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517100014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987644, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller You may want to take some good close-ups of that trunk seal channel. \nFunny how pretty much all these have dents on the spare tire well. Not surprising considering how low it dangles.. Does there appear to have been any paintwork / body work on the rear quarters?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517100514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987651, "authorName": "machinebaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/machinebaby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great interior. These are wonderful cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517100881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987656, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely a cool driver, paperwork is great, someone loved their baby. Hubcaps, although green are not the hardest green to find. Usually pop up on other sites $120 for the set. I\u2019ve seen worse off dash speakers. But replacing the center dash speakers on 114/115 is impossible. Undercarriage pics look \u201cok\u201d. Typical rust areas for a car parked outside during its life. Water drains into the trunk corners. Love a coupe and green is always my fave color. Hopefully the people that live near by can take a look to confirm.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517101115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987740, "authorName": "D.Troit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d.troit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The brief description on the BaT auctions page says:\n\"1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C\nThis 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280c is a gray market example that was acquired by the seller four years ago from the family of the original owner. ...\"\nWhat exactly makes this car \"gray market\"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517107297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987798, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I missed that, but Gray would refer to it not being officially imported by MB USA. \nDone by a private party, and possibly some items officially required at the time like maybe door impact beams etc not installed, or done differently, or not done to then-required blanket Federal Standards. Pollution pumps, systems..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517111826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987802, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking back am seeing no reference to Gray Market. Was imported when new", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517111950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987805, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sale was May 26 \u201873. BaT writeup mentioned \u201872, non?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517112167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987864, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wagonboydtd there is no rust in the trunk corners. I will post pictures to better represent this. The only rust is a few patches of surface rust on the trunk floor. There is no corrosion under the car. The car has spent most of its life garaged. I will have a video and better undercarrige pictures tomorrow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517121236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987871, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@D.Troit I too initially read in the description that it is a \"gray market\" car and wondered what would make it so when there was no other reference in the copy about anything about it being a European version . After your inquiry and a couple responders wondering what you were talking about I went back and realized it's been rewritten without any mention of being a gray market . Kinda reminded me of a twilight zone moment !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517123548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987949, "authorName": "D.Troit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d.troit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's still there on my screen.\r\nIn the short description that all vehicles get, on the main Auctions page.\r\nI just cut and pasted it below: \r\n\r\n\"1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C\r\nThis 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280c is a gray market example that was acquired by the seller four years ago from the family of the original owner. Finished in Dark Olive Green over a Bamboo MB-Tex interior, power comes from 2.8L DOHC inline-six backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission.\"\r\n\r\nI suspect it was a mistake, but I'm no expert. Barely a novice, thus my original question.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517148555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1987964, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First sentence on auction listings the listing before clicking on says gray market", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517149474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1988028, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car is not a grey market. I mistakenly thought that it was when making the ad. After consulting with Bring a Trailer and a few experts i was corrected. I dont know why it is still showing up in the discription. I apologize for any confusion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517153449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1988098, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yay!! Good to know.:) no gray just a beautiful dark olive ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517157399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1988299, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok , so we are now all on the same page , no gray just green, which is super nice . You know how everybody says they\u2019d bid on a car -before the phrase; \u201cif only\u201d ? Well , so far it\u2019s so reasonably priced that ( aside from garage space right now) my \u201cif only\u201d is that it doesn\u2019t have a sunroof and I love sunroofs . I\u2019ve given up cars in a matter of weeks before if they didnt have a sr.. Um ... I think I just snuck a second \u201cif only\u201d when I mentioned garage space . Still a fabulous car for somebody .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517170607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1988619, "authorName": "gttheo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gttheo/", "bidAmount": 1800, "content": "$1,800 bid placed by gttheo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517198861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1988650, "authorName": "RonW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronw/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by RonW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517201896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1988654, "authorName": "Heinzw114", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heinzw114/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's nothing gray market about this car. It has euro bumpers due to the fact that it was part of Mercedes buyer's export program. 1973 was the last year all Mercedes wear non regulated slim bumpers. Starting in 1974 all Mercedes had to change out to the larger US spec bumpers. I enjoy both for different reasons. But the slim bumpers are much more desirable to most.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517202587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1988773, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450\nI would definitely post better pictures of the corners of the truck then, cause both sides look rusted where the seals have rotted away in your pictures. When the trunk is open and the seals rotted. pic 51 and 52 in the gallery. At least thats what the picture shows.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517235629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1988816, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 could you also post a picture of the drivers side bottom rear fender like picture #49. Cause in picture #49 you can definitely see surface rust and bubbling at the very bottom. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517238187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1989582, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More pictures have been uploaded. Working on a video as well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517256229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1989588, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 Thanks for posting!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517256341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1990055, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT A suggestion to you from the unspoken masses. \r\n\r\nIf there is one question asked by the majority of iinquerries to sellers is the AGE AND TREAD DEPTH OF TIRES.\r\n\r\nIt might be good standard line item required to be filled out in the registering of cars being placed for auction.\r\n\r\n95% +/- of these cars are very high quality cars and tires are recognized, at times, as being VERY EXPENSIVE \r\n\r\nTo say nothing of THE SAFETY ISSUE of safe rubber underneath you.\r\n\r\nSomething to consider. \r\n\r\nAll those in favor say AYE!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517261128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1990272, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kevinquirk1959 thank you for the advice. I am learning a ton. Tires are in great shape, have good tread, but are a 2005 vintage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517263275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1990312, "authorName": "FinallyGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finallygt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you really not buy a car because of the condition of the tires? Then you really shouldn't even be looking at a used car. Tires for this car can be had M,B &I for under $400. Not to mention even unused tires--mold nibs still on--age out after 7 years. The amount of tread is only one indicator. You really need to ask the date code of the tires, too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517263755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1990375, "authorName": "Dcoopmedia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcoopmedia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Spamman450! Being in San Diego myself I'd actually love to see the MB in person before making a bid. Is this something that can be arranged?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517265361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1990402, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like a peep as well. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517266202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1990450, "authorName": "austin1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin1962/", "bidAmount": 2650, "content": "$2,650 bid placed by austin1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517267806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1990639, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450\r\nThanks for the carb note. It looked like the Weber I\u2019m using on mpy car. It\u2019s a 38DGAS. Does the choke work? In other words, does it start and idle cleanly while warming up. The choke on these carbs require a little fidgeting to run smooth on warm up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517274744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1990797, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any delay upon shifting to reverse? How about flaring or delay on upshifts?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517280658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1991003, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No delay or flare in shifting. Car is a joy to drive and moves through all gears flawlessly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517294187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1991443, "authorName": "Rod_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rod_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would stick a few fender flags on this and drive around like a dictator. Beautiful!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517330354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1991623, "authorName": "KLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FinallyGT3- Depending on location, tire age and condition will dictate if the car can be driven back after purchase or if transport will be required. Transport of course adds to the acquisition cost (along with new tires) and on a car in this price range that can affect the final bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517335139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1991648, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KLA, @FinallyGT3, I agree with you wholeheartedly on this KLA.\r\nIf @spamman450 wanted to address the issue head-on he could advise the DOT Code, etc. and agree to either replace them before pickup at his expense or at least take care of the service side for arranging getting them mounted and balanced and the buyer pays for the tires and installation.\r\nThat way at least the ride home can be considered a safe one.\r\nFor me in NJ, I'd ship it obviously.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517336194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1992025, "authorName": "schafer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schafer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although fuel injection is better, I can testify that my mother commuted 75 miles per day in the 2.5 carbureted (\u201967-250s dual Zenith) version of this motor. Yes consumptive, but reliable as well. I doubt engine was ever rebuilt because dad was very diligent on maintenance. Crumple zone saved mom\u2019s life when rear-ended by 18 wheeler at over 330k miles. Interior wasn\u2019t pretty by that time, but mb-tex seats still worked.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1517340855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1992719, "authorName": "Dcoopmedia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcoopmedia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all, for those that have requested to view the vehicle prior to the end of auction, have you had any luck? So far three attempts to contact the seller (including a comment posted here) since the start of the auction have resulted in radio silence.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517346845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1992961, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No luck, I'm about 10 mins away too. Luckily nice Benz sedans come up all the time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517349113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993115, "authorName": "Dcoopmedia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcoopmedia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cbezzant 35 minutes myself. An '85 Euro 280ce popped up on the boards too but I love the olive green and front end design of the '73 so much more. So @spamman450 what say you?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517351509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993216, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car will be availible Thursday to view. Located in Vista Ca. Message me to set up a time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517354641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993248, "authorName": "gttheo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gttheo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dcoop, where did you see that 85 FS? \r\n\r\nI'm about an hour away not sure if I'll be able to make it Thursday, if anyone goes to check the car out and you and the seller don't mind would appreciate seeing some observations posted here...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517355646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993255, "authorName": "Dcoopmedia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcoopmedia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 I've forwarded a message and included my contact information. As I mentioned in my direct email this morning I'll be away on business Thursday all day (covering an event with Porsche). \r\n\r\n@gttheo Crossing my fingers that I'm able to see it as well. The '85 was here -> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-mercedes-benz-280ce-2/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517355780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993357, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Darn I'm busy Thursday, Wednesday or Friday I could do :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517359005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993358, "authorName": "1otas1bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1otas1bill/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by 1otas1bill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517359006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1993375, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 any way you could get some pictures of the floor boards from the inside under the carpet? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517359834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993391, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@g500 i will post some under carpet floor board pics tonight.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517360431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993394, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 Thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517360834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993914, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450\nThank you for posting additional pics. and I stand corrected and HAPPY to be corrected. it's always a good thing to be proven wrong when it comes to this. It helps the sellers case in many ways if it turns out in their favor. seals are a WAY easier issue to deal with than rust. Also shows other people how to present issues and make the buyer confident, Thank you seller for stepping up to the plate and proving me wrong. ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517406945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994278, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appreciate the comment @WAGONBOYTD. This has been a great learning experience so far.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517415826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994281, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Floorboard pics added.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517415847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994319, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 Awesome, thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517416633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994396, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450, I'm not sure if the six cylinders have head oilers or not. On my '72 280SEL 4.5 there are head oilers that needed to be replaced. Plastic tubes and feeders.\r\n\r\nAre you aware of the six having oilers? If so have they ever been changed?\r\n\r\nThe vacuum advance lines tend to dry up and become very brittle.\r\nWhat kind of shape are these in?\r\n\r\nAre there other brittle or deteriorating lines, plastic, belts or other, that are on the way out?\r\n\r\nCertainly if the trunk seals are deteriorating then the door seals must be in the same shape. There are no pics of the door edges or seals.\r\n\r\nYou said the tires are currently 13 years old. Certainly they need changing if the buyer wants to drive it home.\r\n\r\nCan you post for us the size of the tires so that anyone interested can price tires out?\r\n\r\nIf the buyer requests will you manage the tire change prior to pick up. \r\n\r\nSeals, tires, vacuum lines, soft lines and belts individually are not expensive or difficult to correct, but cumulatively they are. Taking tires out of the picture seals alone could be $500 - $700.00 in material cost before installation. It all adds up quickly.\r\n\r\nSomeone said something about tires being $400.00 for this car. More likely they will be closer to $600.00 + with mounting and balancing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517418102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994424, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn, I like this a lot but I really love the more elaborate bumpers on the SEs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517418684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994455, "authorName": "darbylynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darbylynn/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by darbylynn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517419567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1994456, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by cbezzant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517419581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1994459, "authorName": "darbylynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darbylynn/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by darbylynn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517419616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1994474, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by cbezzant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517419947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1994496, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fite me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517420413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994499, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kevinquirk1959 I will post door seal pics and tire size shortly. Will also add a few up close pics of vacuum lines.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517420440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994660, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is the power window operation? I've seen ones where they kind of slowly chug their way up at different speeds.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517424534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994862, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbezzant power windows all work at same speed. No chugging.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517426678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994882, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450, Thank you. Pics will help. If you are taking the pics, just give the vacuum lines a light squeez to feel if there is give. If none, then they're dry and need replacing.\r\n\r\nCondition of belts and other soft lines? valve oiler?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517426893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1996244, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First video. More tomorrow! \r\nhttps://youtu.be/pLfyl_i4xvo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517452197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1996249, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kevinquirk1959 vacuum lines are not brittle. Belts are good and recent.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517452462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1996606, "authorName": "Zentropy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zentropy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would daily this car in a heartbeat. I'm admittedly more a fan of the 4-door 280 (mainly for practicality), but there's no denying the beauty of the coupe. The elegance and presence of this design will never get old. Best of luck with the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517489986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1996715, "authorName": "1otas1bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1otas1bill/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by 1otas1bill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517494333, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1997166, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450, Saw the pictures of the trunk gaskets. Dry and needing replacement. Typical.\r\n\r\nDo you have any pics of the door seals and soft lines?\r\n\r\nWhat is going on with the passenger side sun visor?\r\n\r\nCan you give us pics of the carpets also?\r\n\r\nSorry to keep asking for more pics, but Cali is a good distance away and the opportunity to physically review is absent.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517505065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1997173, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 hi seller, pmed you about possibly looking at the car today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517505234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1997177, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbezzant, That's great if you're seeing the car.\r\nWould you be kind enough to share your observations with the Peanut Gallery?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517505350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1997236, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbezzant pmd you back", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517507094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1997372, "authorName": "Wharfedale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfedale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On picture 28th : it seems to be a rust stain on the headliner. Is the roof really waterproof ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517510594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1997405, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wharfdale. It is a smudge mark from holding the windowsill. Also there was a registration card clipped up there most of the cars life. Can take more pics if you would like.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517511060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1997574, "authorName": "humemodern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/humemodern/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by humemodern", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517513177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1998031, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a chance to meet the seller and take it for a drive today. Seller seemed like an honest guy who wanted the best for the car. Cosmetically, not much to add, I think the seller has done a good job of disclosing the issues. Paint is definitely average driver quality with little dings and scratches as disclosed. Interior is a step better, with the dash crack and vent being the main things. Headlight wells were dry and clean which I didn't see in the gallery. Only rust I could find was the superficial stuff in the trunk and the mounting metal around the radiator. The door seals could use a replacement but not as bad as the trunk one is. Hood, trunk, doors all have the expected Mercedes bank vault sound.\r\n\r\nGot a decent drive in and it ran excellent. Kicks down nicely and felt like it was giving me all of the 130hp, engine runs and shifts smooth and the ride is soft even on rough roads. Would be confident dailying it after replacing the tires.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1517516573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998113, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbezzant Thanks for letting us know!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517517334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998156, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbezzant, Ditto G500. It's always nice to here a second perspective. Door seals aren't to expensive. But I'd reccomend not buying eBay junk ones. They rarely fit properly. And the tab holes don't always match. But hey, the good part is, it's a two door.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517517618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998208, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KevinQuirk1959 If you want to see expensive rubber try pricing w123 coupe door/window seals...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517518154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998249, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TangoAir, I'm replacing all the seals in my W108. Costing close to 1k Ouch!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517518492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998262, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TangoAir Yes that sounds about right. If you can find oem parts! Im assuming thats just for the parts, with labor I would expect it to be more? Trunk seal alone on these w114's is around $350.00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517518666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998269, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct. The labor is in my shop here, so not too bad. But proper fitment is time consuming.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517518747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998304, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G500 $1,973.97 for my 85 300CD which is all seals but trunk, inner door to door jamb and moon roof seal(s). Yes, rubber is OEM (agree hard to find) and so I'm told these are \"good\" prices. \r\n\r\n@KevinQuirk1959 No labor in above price- unfortunately! Was going to attempt install myself but after your comment and my perfectionism probably best to let the paint shop handle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517519179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998318, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still really is a nice coupe for a daily driver!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517519353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998323, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah and it's in dry southern California so the seals likely haven't had any real negative effect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517519415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998389, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a kid growing up all my friends had pictures of Cheryl Tiegs and Farrah Fawcett on their walls. I had nothing but pictures of Mercedes all over mine. \r\nI tortured my poor father to buy a Mercedes for probably two years. Every Sunday morning I'd open the classified ads looking for one. Eventually he caved in and bought a '72 280 sedan. Maple Yellow. Oddly, it had a vinyl top on it. Never saw a Benz with one before or since.\r\nI was thrilled with his purchase. So much so that at the ripe old age of 16 (Of course no license!) I couldn't stop myself from taking it for a midnight ride while my folks were off to Florida on vacation.\r\nIt didn't handle real well when I slammed it into a curve at about 60MPH on a road full of gravel. Up and over the curb we flew. My very first time driving any Mercedes in my life.\r\nIt cost me $2,500.00 to repair for him. Worth every dime of it though. Before bad judgement, it was a very pleasant ride. I must have gone 70 miles that night. All over northern NJ.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1517520401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998673, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KevinQuirk1959 Great story.... The first time I rode in a Mercedes, the one thing that really stuck with was the smell. That classic MB smell! The best!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517523296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998732, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TangoAir, If they don't get fitted properly you'll have water sprinklering on your wife and a constant whistle blowing in your ears. Then of course frustration seeps in and you wind up tearing the darn thing.\r\nBetter left to those with the experience.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517524114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998764, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbezzant\r\nnice descriptive inspection. it always helps to have a BaTer inspect.;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517524452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1998779, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbezzant Appreciate your sharing the inspection as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517524835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1999286, "authorName": "penp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LS-1?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517545486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1999595, "authorName": "BusterBrakeline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/busterbrakeline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least you cannot confuse this one with a taxi, as it only has 2 doors!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517581248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1999658, "authorName": "1otas1bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1otas1bill/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by 1otas1bill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517583512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1999799, "authorName": "OwlFlavoredT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/owlflavoredt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always loved these and still have seller's remorse from parting with my '76 280C. Currently hunting for a W126 or else I'd bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517587085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1999807, "authorName": "bentdoor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentdoor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are really lovely cars to drive. They are smooth and quite and respectable performance. People are also really taken when they see it. I get more smiles and happy comments in my '71 250C than I do in my 911 or Lancia Delta. People seem to relate to the Mercedes. A very underrated car that just keeps going, and going.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517587261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1999898, "authorName": "Mforreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mforreal/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Mforreal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517589319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000003, "authorName": "humemodern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/humemodern/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by humemodern", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517591980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000034, "authorName": "Mforreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mforreal/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Mforreal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517592806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000155, "authorName": "hadokenny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hadokenny/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by hadokenny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517596651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000161, "authorName": "Mforreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mforreal/", "bidAmount": 4850, "content": "$4,850 bid placed by Mforreal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517596819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000451, "authorName": "jbillhorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbillhorn/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by jbillhorn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517601352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000468, "authorName": "Mforreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mforreal/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Mforreal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517601660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000496, "authorName": "Rhode22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhode22/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Rhode22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517602193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000504, "authorName": "pastelblue240d", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastelblue240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy bidding everyone & good luck \u263a", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517602269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000541, "authorName": "jeg619", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeg619/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by jeg619", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517602687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000561, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by G500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517602940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000579, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Move along folks. Nothing for you to see here. Please just move along.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517603193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000596, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am going to miss the hell out of this car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517603456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000619, "authorName": "dagdal1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagdal1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok.. Last 5 minutes.. There is where it goes nuts and sets all kinds of records, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517603706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000621, "authorName": "niklas227", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niklas227/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by niklas227", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517603710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000628, "authorName": "PhatStaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phatstaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spamman450 That implies the reserve has been met...hmmm", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517603790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000631, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G500, I guess you want this car?\r\nI'm debating with myself about it.\r\nIt's very prettycar and certainly has ggotten a thumbs up.\r\nIt's a great color on it.\r\nYou see, I'm trying to talk mysself into it.\r\nBut then there's so much competition on it.\r\nYou guys are going to bid this thing into C class stratosphere.\r\nNow another bidder. Ugh! I have to bow out. \r\nMay the highest bidder win.\r\n@spamman450, I'd say GLWTA, but I don't think I have to.\r\nHate to say good bye to it, but ... ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517603828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000639, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by TangoAir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517603881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000640, "authorName": "hadokenny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hadokenny/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by hadokenny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517603882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000648, "authorName": "Wharfedale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfedale/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Wharfedale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517603969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000650, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still very good value for the condition and the ease of living with this car. They are built to last the ages", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517603971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000652, "authorName": "hadokenny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hadokenny/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by hadokenny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517603993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000654, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To bid or not to bid!! hummmm!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000660, "authorName": "Wharfedale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfedale/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by Wharfedale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000662, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G500 you will be more likely not happy if you don't bid. Just sayin'\r\nBid and own it and drive it and enjoy it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517604075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000663, "authorName": "hadokenny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hadokenny/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by hadokenny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000669, "authorName": "Wharfedale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfedale/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by Wharfedale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604159, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000671, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like @hadokenny missed out on the 300D and he is making up for it here! lol...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517604207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000675, "authorName": "hadokenny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hadokenny/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by hadokenny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000681, "authorName": "Wharfedale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfedale/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Wharfedale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604270, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000682, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, I'm certainly out...\r\nSomeone is going to enjoy driving this baby!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000683, "authorName": "hadokenny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hadokenny/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by hadokenny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604290, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000690, "authorName": "Wharfedale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfedale/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by Wharfedale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000693, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TangoAir-yep-I was lurking hoping for a bargain-fellow BaTers sleepy post lunch on a Friday afternoon. No bargains here-but a very very nice car someone will be happy with", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000696, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well 9k was my limit.... Good luck guys! Great bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000697, "authorName": "hadokenny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hadokenny/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by hadokenny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000703, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might hit 10K! wow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000706, "authorName": "Wharfedale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfedale/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by Wharfedale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2000708, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If didn't have to ship I would still be bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000709, "authorName": "LessDollarsThanCents", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lessdollarsthancents/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G500 - and then there were two... ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000712, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No excuses, @G500! Get in there and get it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000713, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thats it Im moving to so cal !!! hahaha", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517604551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000718, "authorName": "Wharfedale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfedale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/2/18 for $9,400 to Wharfedale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604601, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2000720, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@austin alfa Me and you both! At my office about to pour a Weller 12 year with ONE rock, go out on my balcony, watch the Mardi Gras revelers and ponder another 250/280C that might be in my future.\r\n\r\n@G500 Mine was $7,300 but as I was typing the bid $7,600 popped up! My main issue was shipping as well, then factor buyer's premium and tires. Geographical location killed me again!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000725, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow nice job @ Wharfedale congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000727, "authorName": "spamman450 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spamman450/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @wharfedale !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000731, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wharfedale Congratulations! Hard fought. Enjoy the heck out of it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000744, "authorName": "G500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TangoAir I just found one yesterday in Miami 80k original miles super clean but its silver. That was my back up plan if I didn't get this one. On to that one I guess! But I really liked the olive green color tho!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517604836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2000778, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G500 If you run across another example that you have no use for let me know!