1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 S [W108]

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 S [W108] in Der Fußgänger (The Pedestrian), Movie, 1973

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

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marcusdragonma ◊ 2025-08-15 18:33
zodiac ◊ 2025-08-15 20:57	Mercedes-Benz for sure. Rounder horn ring introduced in MY 1968, headrests introduced in 1970. Hence MY:s 1968-69. W 108, W 109, W 111, W 112 or W 113? The top of the binnacle is flat which excludes the W 111 and the W 112. It doesn't have a clock to the right which excludes the W 113, Hence a W 108 or a W 109 of some sort. I can be more specific if it's possible to see what kind of veneer is fitted.
electra225 ◊ 2025-08-17 10:25	W113 ? The padoda ?
marcusdragonma ◊ 2025-08-18 20:27	zodiac wrote Mercedes-Benz for sure. Rounder horn ring introduced in MY 1968, headrests introduced in 1970. Hence MY:s 1968-69. W 108, W 109, W 111, W 112 or W 113? The top of the binnacle is flat which excludes the W 111 and the W 112. It doesn't have a clock to the right which excludes the W 113, Hence a W 108 or a W 109 of some sort. I can be more specific if it's possible to see what kind of veneer is fitted. The whole scene is here: https://youtu.be/mZnJla1Nmnk?t=2611
zodiac ◊ 2025-08-19 09:44	At 43:48 there's a brief moment where it's possible to see somewhat more of the upholstery. That shows all vinyl and no wood, hence no [W 109] and certainly no [W 113] (because of many reasons). Hence a 1968-69 Mercedes-Benz 280 S or 280 SE, both [W 108].
zodiac ◊ 2025-08-19 19:22	The dramatic music is Beethoven 7th symphony, first movement, from about 9 minutes. One of the best symphonies ever written!