The market decided it was worth 7600 but you shrewdly negotiated it for 9000. Well done, Tyler.

Girl I knew in college had a 280SEL-4.5 her mom gifted to her, fast and smooth. It stood out in the parking lot amongst the econoboxes.

My father had one in 1973. Kept it for 20 years, serviced by Mercedes, whose mechanics virtually fought among themselves to service it. A wonderful car and solid as hell. Manual gearbox. I miss that car!

My Dad had a 1972 Mercedes 300Sel 6.3 as u can see in my profile pic, but left it In Australia when we went to Greece and his relatives sold it for $5000 in the 80s which is close to nothing, now they are really rare and go for over 100k. 😢😢

everybody else: i should borrow that car, to find out what is it like Hoovie: i should buy that car, to find out what is it like

14:38 The only part that confused me was Hoovie buying a car that actually works.

I bought a 1973 Mercedes 280SE with a 2.8 six in it for $1000.00. But it had a 4 speed trans and even a version of ABS from that time which NO other cars had then. It drove like a dream and I would have kept it if the rust hadn't eaten it up like lightening once it took hold. Those "Composite wheels" were amazingly light as well. I was blown away. I loved that thing! Even the 2.8 six was fairly quick. It was faster than the 1994 Nissan 300ZX I had at the same time.

The sound of the driver’s door closing is just solid. Nothing tinny about that

I love the new “buying classic/barn find cars for cheap” format

next week's episode, Hoovie discovers the oiled up Persian rug on the garage floor is actually worth millions

I was always told the “E” stood for Einspritzen (fuel injection).

I browse autotempest all the time, and I don't even live in the states. I just love how much support they give you guys and what they help make possible .. and who doesn't love shopping for the best that 'faded glory' has to offer in foreign countries! Love the channel and what you do Tyler. I've been with you since the S600 and haven't missed a video. Cheers from Australia.

dad bought one of these back in 1999. i was 3. this is the car that i loved as a child. thank you for bringing back these memories.

Well, that car suits you perfectly. Like none of all the cars before. It's a fantastic car from a era long gone. A time capsule. And a absolutely beatiful conserved one, which is very very very rare.

It's what Jay Leno would refer to as "a good ol girl" something looked after, driven and original.

I've been enjoying Car Trek. The 3 of you do a fantastic job together. Thanks Auto Tempest. Keep making great shows like this.

Your insane laugh after your "two rogers don't make a right" joke was wonderful.

Where's your Maybach?? No updates for a while!

Hoovie bought a car... and didn't have to immediately visit the Wizard... I'm stunned...!

Wow. I can never imagine how this Merc get passed up by everyone. Tyler says I'll take it. Hopefully there's not bad news when the Car Wizard takes a look at the Merc.

0:22 Tyler must have had an extra cup of coffee this morning!🤣

That model was my first car. I was 18 and knew nothing about cars, thus it did not last me one year. I learned a lot about cars the hard way; I didn't have KZfaqrs to learn from back in the day.

I sincerely enjoy the automotive history lessons you tell about each car you buy. Love it man! Keep it up!

The Gone in 60 seconds remake was too much!! I love it

Mental image of Wizard watching this video and then immediately shopping for more boats...

Drinking game: take a shot every time Tyler says “nobody wants these things”

0:22 Like The Wizard says, how do you make your goofy intros look so professional ... It fits you so well :P

You have a vastly different definition of “really really cheap” than I do.

I OWNED THAT CAR !! Well, not that EXACT car, but the same year/model [but an SEL] in a much better color. Bought it for a thousand bucks in 1998 at a junkyard, sorted it and drove it for a year, then sold it to Carmax for 2 thousand dollars !! All I had to do to it was find a used computer [it would continue to fill up the cylinders with gas after I turned it off]. Great driving car. I put a K & N air filter in it and the giant throttle body sounded like a '71 Chevelle when I hit the accelerator.

This is why you’re my favorite car channel of all of KZfaq.

Hello Tyler, the vent window tension against the door is adjustable via a turnbuckle that’s between the operating lever and vent window. If you pop off the upper trim above the door panel you can see it and adjust accordingly. That will eliminate the whistle, which gets quite annoying after a while. And make absolutely sure the short hoses between the fuel rail and the injectors are relatively new. Lots of D-Jet cars burned up because they just barely drip when the engine is cold when they get to be a few years old. Every if they look fine! I hope this helps and thanks for being such a wholesome and informative person.

I just inherited my grandmother’s ‘72 . Love the styling and road handling!

Imagine buying this car as new back in the day, you literally won't need a new car till you die. Of course you gotta take care of it too.

What a beautiful car. I have no idea as to why these are not being scooped up by collectors and enthusiasts across the globe. Good find, sir!

I have a picture of my dad popping out of the moonroof on that car and me in a walker .....I have that car in my dream list for sure!! Hes been gone a while but those memories as he kept up with it!!Those spring seats are the best!!!Thanks for sharing!!

I love this thing. I love the look, the sound the doors make, and the simplicity. Would love one of these things!!

I hope you enjoy the structural integrity of the jacking points

That Gone in 60 seconds homage was great!

MB 280 SE was pretty common in S. FL when I was growing up, the Pagoda-roofed 280 SL was also popular. These things were built like tanks but they could rust from lack of proper metal treatment (rocker panels). I always liked the looks of these cars.

Great car. I daily drove a 2.8 six cyl version for more than a decade back in the mid 90's. Love the body style and build quality. The powder blue was always a favorite color in the time period. Well done! Thank you for fun reviews.

Hey Hoonies, a big fan from Saudi Arabia, always love the intro lol - you should do a one on the 6.9L 1974 mercedes - you will never regret that - trust me. Have a good day. Fahad

Love the "Gone in 60 Seconds" bit!!!

My late grandfather bought a brand new1976 Mercedes-Benz 220E from Germany and drove it all the way to the middle east. He actually filled up the car with spare parts and just drove it home. I just loved that car. I learned how to drive in one of those. He joked about the car being indestructible and that they melted old WWII tanks to make them.

Hoovie must just live at the DMV. I’ve been putting off titling my car for 2 years.

Ed B nailed that role, because he lived that life.

Finally Hoovie bought a German car that won't blow up after 10 miles....

They want too much money for that thing. But you… you went and got it so we didn’t have to well done Tyler!

YES! I hope you guys keep doing Car Trek. It's great.

One of my all time favorite Nicolas Cage scenes

Lol that might have been the most ridiculous spaz out during the "Welcome to Hoovie's Garage" yet. XD 😂🤣🐸

Hoovie, Im glad you found a wonderful car. No this is not a car, this is an automobile, a fine vehicle that dose not get you from point A to B, this is a mode of transportation that takes you back in time and tells you a story, it could be a spy, or romantic or even an old action story. It can be anything, but it tells a story. Also, thanks to you and Car Trek I just used Autotempest again and bought a 2017 Pacifica last night. This is my 2nd vehicle that Autotempest help me to find and buy a car that I wanted, not what some salesman said I can afford. Thanks again for the entertainment you do for the world of KZfaq.

I had my dad's in HS in early 90s. Had 5 girls in the car and was showing off the v8 power in the rain. Jumped a curb and smacked a tree. No damage other than two flat tires. Parents made me re sod the guys lawn

My wife and I watched that episode from Car Trek yesterday and laughed our asses off at the Nicholas Cage part. We just were talking about that scene Friday after we visited a car dealership locally. Tyler wiiiiiiiiins!

Those window gaskets are not 100$ each 😂 i own that green 280sel that you saw at the wizards and they are priced at ~400$ a piece shop price.

My daily driver is a 1970 250C with 134K miles on the clock. Rock solid in all respects, blue with the same blue MBtex as your example, and all service receipts since new. Doors close like a bank vault. Rebuilt my seats with OEM inserts while they were still available from the MB Classic Center in Irvine, CA. a few years ago. Great source for parts!

Hey Hoovie ! Im a big fan of your reviews and videos on KZfaq. Keep up the good work, following u from Amman, Jordan. Have a good day.👍

I loved when Angelina says "Hello Ladies!" to all the Ferraris.

One of my dream cars. Believe me, if I could afford it, I would've bought it. You have great taste, Tyler. :)

Really relieved that Hoovie finally has a daily driver! I was worried about whether he would be able to get around. The man really needed a new car. Reliable, easy to work on, tires that chirp....

Definitely a good scene for Car Trek and for Tyler! Also, love the Mercedes... I had a 300D for a while, until the engine shredded itself. If I would have had a garage to pull it and rebuild or swap I would have. By far one of the most comfortable cars I've ever owned.

The year I was born, my father bought Mom a brand new 280SEL in dark blue over tobacco. I wish that it was still ours : [

In todays episode we see Hoovie trying to convince himself that buying a 50 year old German car was a good idea.

Funny so many vloggers saying these are steals now and can’t figure out why. Yes they can vary greatly, and excellent examples are not cheap unless you get real lucky. Moreover they are expensive to maintain with Mercedes parts, which you’ll want to do. Very possible for him to spend the purchase cost of the car in the next year or two maintaining or replacing things. Wonderful cars if you are comfortable not sparing any expense maintaining this work of art.

Love the Gone in 60 secs reenactment.... Great job keep up the awesome videos!!!!

Magnificent Performance Sir! "Gone in 60sec" skit couldn't have been better. Ed's voice was icing on the cake

Your Nic Cage interpretation is easily one of my favorite moments in all the CarTreks, Ed as the salesman is so perfect.

Was always the model Mercedes I wanted ,just love the older shape

They surprisingly handle great. First time on a off ramp and emergency steering to avoid an accident I was really impressed. Smooth ride too.

Now you're talking my language. Love old Mercs

Tyler speaks German 😅 6:26 "Einspritzer" 6:28 "Sonderklasse" Greets from Germany 😉

These were just coming off warranty & into our shop when I started with MB. Very reliable, very well built, most complicated part of the car is the rear axle / suspension. SWB larger of the two V8s nice combo.

i daily drove a 1966 ford fairlane with a 289 v8 from 16-19. every other weekend i would drive an hour and a half or so to my parents and back. never failed on me. i gave it back to my dad in trade for a truck for winter. he is going to get work done to it and make it nice. love old cars.

Kinda reminds me of Jeff Goldbloom sometimes in his dialogue delivery. Fun to watch

I have a 280SE Coupe from 1968. Would love to have this one to ♥️🔥

I always loved the style of the over-under headlights. Back in' 73, our German neighbor was an engineer working for Mercedes Benz USA. He had a brand new one. His wife would always be slinging gravel from the driveway whenever she drove it.

About 15 years ago I had a 'grey market' '78 280SE with a factory 4-speed, crank windows, cloth seats, and no AC. It belonged to a guy who worked for an oil company in the Middle East. He liked the car so much he brought it back with him to the States. That big Mercedes with a hemi straight six and a four-on-the-floor was a lot of fun! 😆

I have a 1969 mercedes 250, straight six manual. I got it for free lol (It’s for sale)

This reminds me of Hoovie’s old 300SD The old Mercs will definitely become collectors items

My parents bought a 72 280SE 4.5 new. I took my driving test in it, and still have some of the quality tools from the toolkit that I "borrowed" to work on my motorcycle. Great car. I also remember the 72 auto gear changer was on the console rather than on the tree like this 73.

I love how he says the dumbest automobile KZfaq channel ever... but here I am watching every video.. pretty sure it ain’t dumb.. I love what you do and keep doing you!

One of my all time favorite vehicles. If you owned one of these in the early 70's you had money. Something we all looked up to back then.

Hoovie you became like a family member really love your videos keep them coming great work

…my very first car was a white 1972 280 SEL 4.5 back in ‘86. I inherited it from my grandfather when I turned 17. A month later he was gone. Then on my 21st my grandmother handed me her1971 280 SE 3,5 Cabriolet also in White. I still have them together with a few more inherited MBZ from my folks.

Another great video, you so correct what a nice car. Hi, liked the added driving around and view of the car on the road.

Mom had one in that mustard brown color. Helga was a great car.

Would definitely love to own one of these beauties, but here in India, you never find them in anywhere close to respectable condition. And all the well restored ones go for a leg and an arm. 😥

Mom had a 1978 with a 3-liter straight 6. Gorgeous red paint. Same wheels as yours!

This is literally the EXACT car I want but I'm stuck fixing my Hyundai 😭

I absolutely love these cars and after owning one, they represent classic Mercedes styling, dependability, and build quality. I have also wondered why they dont bring more money than they do and also why more people dont have them tucked away for weekend cruises.

I have a project 280 SEL in my garage. Can't wait to get it done. Great car. Thanks for the video. I suspect the value will tick up a bit now. BTW, nobody wanted the car "for the price the owner was asking". There are a lot of better cars available for $9,000.

Spot on Gone In 60 Seconds...LOVE IT!!!

I have restored two 108 they are very beautiful robust and easy to restore now working on w111 coupe and w114 coupe.

Probably one of the best cars you’ve bought in awhile. The 300SEL 6.3 is a highly coveted collectible.

Those were the times a Mercedes was still a Mercedes.

I drove one for several years in the 80's to go to work every day (a 250 s 1966 with a diesel 2.0 l, top speed 60 mph) in Belgium. It never let me down. Everyone loved the car!

I would of done it,then again I bought a gray market 190d imported from Germany and did everything but paint on restoration including all belts and seals etc in engine. Soon after it was rear ended at 90 miles per hour, car design saved my life by grace of God. Wont hesitate again on a old benz.

Loved the latest Car Trek series, especially Bolian's expression when assaulted with "Tyler wiiiiins."

Lol I literally wait to the end now but I'm on autotempest daily. Gotta support the Cartrek boys!

Nice one. Have The Wizard check the timing chain, tensioner, cam oiler tubes. Also the injection fuel lines going into the injectors. Prone to drying up and could cause a fire. Other than the obvious other stuff your good to go. Lovely car.

My first car was a 1970 Mercedes 250C inline 6 double overhead cam. Bought it for $2500 in Canada and drove it back to Chicago with my dad on a learners permit lol. Restored it while I drove it in HS and college and when I finished sold it. Loved that car. Ran like a champ at 70 on the highway. Plus being eurospec and a two door, it looked really cool too. I wish I hadn't sold it at some points, but thats life.