[{"id": 15591870, "authorName": "BEK_Boston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bek_boston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car, very well done. The obvious question is why spend so much only to sell quickly, but I'm sure we'll hear about it. I'm guessing Keith Martin of SCM will be watching this sale closely.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726595397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592399, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, this car was meant to be kept \"for ever\" by me. That is why I spent so much money on it. It was not in my plans to ever sell it. Life happens. I very much regret to part with it. It is an amazing car. I drive it everyday about 15 miles, in my daily morning routine. Whoever buys it takes a jewel. Pierre Hedary says it might be the best 250C around.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1726596791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592689, "authorName": "minnymoose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minnymoose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bestill my heart.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726597656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592816, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well done. Missing a boot that fits over distributor that helps tie down wires! No time to look further. Very nice! We have a 71, might be as nice so very interested in sale price!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726598105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15593088, "authorName": "69_911e", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69_911e/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Truly a 'labor of love' by the seller, as the rather large investment surely will not be recouped. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726598964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15593183, "authorName": "MilleMiglia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/millemiglia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome back, Florida beauty\ud83d\udc4c A nice \"small\" Benz, bound to become a collector's item\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726599272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15594334, "authorName": "UncleFred1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclefred1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, another Pierre H. Classic restoration! He is the best at it\u2026way more anal than even me!\ud83d\ude09. You know it has been correctly done to OEM specs.\ud83d\udc4d\r\n\r\nSo sorry you have to sell this beautiful car so quickly\u2026 It sucks when life gets involved in something as personal as a restored classic car. Been there, seen that. All you can hope at this point is that you find a couple of buyers who agree with how nicely this car been redone, and what its true value is\u2026 Will keep our fingers crossed for that one!\ud83e\udd1e\r\n\r\nLooking forward to the comments and how this rolls out\u2026 Thanks for the good videos and photographs, along with Pierre\u2019s usual encyclopedic version of an invoice. That\u2019s a keeper for long-term provenance for this lovely lady!\ud83e\udd79\r\n\r\nBest to all! \ud83d\ude01\ud83e\udd19", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726602671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15595451, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, thank you, thank you for using the plain English word \"repaint\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726606084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15595673, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UncleFred1 Yes, Pierre Hedary is one of a kind. So honest, conscientious, professional. Before he called me to go get the car, he drove tested it for weeks. When I went over to his shop, I wanted to get a trailer to take it back to my home. He said \"no.. drive it back\"... 3.5 hours later driving in the highway, I arrived. People would wave on the road. It is for sure smoother than any new C or E class I have driven. Thank you for the good wishes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726606905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15597850, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by jonathano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726616937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15598151, "authorName": "Meerkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meerkamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot to like here. The 30k invested looks like it fixed all the basic, safety and important mechanical parts. Great transparency on the work that went into the car. Amazingly clean interior, seats, headliner. The wood looks a little tired but can be replaced/refinished. AC and electric windows are a big plus. Dashboard doesn't seem to have any cracks which is quite rare. Very clean trunk. Seems to have no rust whatsoever. Wondering does the seat back locking mechanism work ? Can also be fixed but sometimes spare parts are hard to come by. The right fog lense looks darker than the left. Also fairly easy to fix I think. Does the heater fan work? I hear the AC fan running. Does it have the original manual, data card available or other history on the car. Hope this will do well. Looks like a well sorted car with only some cosmetic issues. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726620522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15598234, "authorName": "wally509", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wally509/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What final drive ratio is in this car? The writeup states 3.47 up top and 3.73 near the bottom.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726621593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15598270, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Meerkamp, It\u2019s a vacuum locking system. It does work. It lockes the seat backs when the engine is running.\r\nThe fog lamp is fine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726622030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15598327, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Meerkamp, I almost forgot. The heater fan works. It blows less air than the AC one. I have been told that is the way it is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726622776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15598344, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wally509, actually, it is a 3.47\nIt is a typo. I will have it corrected in the Description. Thank you for noticing !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726623291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15599177, "authorName": "wally509", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wally509/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mercedeswagon1 -Thank you. Excellent upgrade for better 70mph+ highway cruising. Did you let @porsche356a know it was for sale? He specifically asked at the end of the last auction of this car. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726656927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15599401, "authorName": "wally509", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wally509/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by wally509", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726662417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15599784, "authorName": "mblumesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mblumesq/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by mblumesq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726666708, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15600397, "authorName": "a551518", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a551518/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by a551518", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726672205, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15601558, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @seller and @wally509 -- that typo has been corrected. Thanks!\r\n- BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726679515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15611938, "authorName": "vanagonjon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanagonjon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It always adds so much to have the correct Becker radio in an older MB. I will always get the proper one installed in any elder MB that I buy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726764625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15621589, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess my question would be why would you need to replace everything that you did with only 24k miles on the vehicle? I mean God bless you for all the hard work but if the car was as good as it is supposed to be with 24k miles it should not need that much in replacement parts. I would know, I have one in my garage 2nd owner for 30+ years with 90k on it! Also, it's weird but the front end, wheel wells look way high! Maybe just the photo, but Looks high to me!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726846122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15621602, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked again, Right front wheel well looks way high to me!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726846301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15621820, "authorName": "srallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lovely $30k update that wasn't totally required IMHO. I'm a former 250C owner and think that they are undervalued, but in this decade I don't think the sales price willl come anything close to what has been invested. As seller states, he did this to make his dream car, not as an investment. Depending on the reserve, someone will get a very nice car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726847968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15622060, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@srallen, Thank you for the comment. Yes, it was not done as an investment. I think the beauty of owning a classic MB is to be able to drive it to the closest reliability and comfort (feeling) as when it was new, if possible and, if you want to keep it. When I bought this car it did not feel like a Mecedes. I personally think all that had been done to it was a mediocre job. In my opnion (very personal and not to agree with by any means) we try to update / refurbish a classic to be able to reminisce a by-gone era of trustworthy \"analog\" cars. Thus, I needed to do it with Pierre Hedary. All work done, also in my personal opinion, was necessary and called for, under the above mentioned standard. And, yes, whoever buys this car, gets a wonderful classic MB that can take her/him anywhere.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726849655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15622978, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why are you selling after all this work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726853756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15623020, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Pierre did it, he always put a boot on the distributor cap, I don't see one on this vehicle! Funny, Pierre has on in his car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726853897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15624082, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fordson76, I just noticed your first comment. Thank you.\r\n\r\nIf a car is 52 years old, I will change all necessary parts to make sure it is safe and reliable, regardless of the odometer reading. As I said below, the car did not feel like a MB. it is a personal preference. I have been fortunate to have grown around MBs. My dad had a 1965 220 S (W111) and he took it anywhere and everywhere ( we lived in South America) he was a doctor. it was very smooth, later, a 1974 230 (W114 ). later, a 1980 230 (W123), a 1987 280 S (W126). I guess the MBs from back then were the only cars that would take the beating in those terrible roads in the 70' / 80s LOL.\r\n\r\nThe right wheel in photo # 7 may look high because it was taken with the car on a slope, from the right side. Its rear of the car poses towads the lower part of the slope. Photo # 18 shows the car from the side in a leveled straight surface. The height is perfectly normal. \r\n\r\nI am not happy selling this car. But sometimes you have to make tough decissions.\r\n\r\nYou are right about the distributor cap, feel free to call Pierre. He can asnwer any questions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726857256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15640061, "authorName": "Shupela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shupela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mercedeswagon1 Could you please confirm that the A/C is working?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727025170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15642232, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shupela, the AC is working.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727038523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15654738, "authorName": "Cinelli2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cinelli2010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! I do apologize if these questions have already been asked and an answered. No sunroof. Correct? Would it be possible to have a couple of photos of the roof lining? GLWA. I am sorry that you have to say goodbye to such a beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727181766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15655042, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cinelli2010, no need to apologize. Thank you.\r\nHere are some photos of the roof lining.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727184769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15655074, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727185049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15655894, "authorName": "RMGN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmgn/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by RMGN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727191812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15656008, "authorName": "Cinelli2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cinelli2010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the additional photos!\r\nIt is a really nice car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727192712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15656024, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cinelli2010, You are welcome.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727192837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15661632, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any questions, contact me directly if you need to.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727212860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15661790, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful classy ride. Have a \u201873 coupe (from BaT) and can\u2019t drive it without getting thumbs up and conversations from folks. And though it is over 50 yrs old, will keep up with modern traffic no problem. Next owner of this one is getting a high quality ride with all heavy lifting complete. Kudos to the current caretaker and congrats to the next!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727213341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15661805, "authorName": "autotek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autotek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Never understood why buyers bother asking \"why are you selling\". It's about as useful as kicking a tire. Do they expect sellers to say \"oh because the engine is about to blow\"? The answer will always be that the seller has too many cars, a baby on the way, or time to move on to another car. I have bought dozens of cars over the years, never had to ask that question. I check out the car myself or get a PPI done, doesn't matter why the seller wants to sell.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727213389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15662034, "authorName": "OldDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olddave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sure wish I had the $ for this car. It\u2019s like my dream car. GLWTA @seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727214142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15662061, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldDave is more reachable than what you think..lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727214225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15662074, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a famous mantra goes,\" in order to make a small fortune in auto restoration, start with a large. one\"... Beautifully done effort to restore to original specs...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1727214296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15662089, "authorName": "RMGN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmgn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/24/24 for $23,000 to RMGN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727214300, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15662093, "authorName": "mercedeswagon1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedeswagon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for your great comments.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727214308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15662392, "authorName": "arjun_parikh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arjun_parikh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! What a deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727215167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15663118, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Deal Of the day! Congrats and Enjoy!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727219243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15663666, "authorName": "KSJ1865", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksj1865/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Beautiful car with $30k in service by a legendary vintage Mercedes-Benz expert for only $23k. Extremely well bought.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727224254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15667381, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know I'm late with a question, is the white steering wheel correct? I had a '72 250C back in the day, and don't remember it having a white steering wheel, rather a black one. And I agree the front does look high on level ground.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727283835, "type": "comment"}]