1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 S [W108]

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 S [W108] in Replacing Dad, Movie made for TV, 1999

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin: — Made for: USA

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Comments about this vehicle

Author	Message
rjluna2 ◊ 2013-07-11 13:25	1968 or later with this sidemarker.
Bob Dieck ◊ 2013-07-11 14:54	Also the hubcaps confirm 1968+. I guess it is a W108, 280 S. But maybe someone look to the hood line. I guess there was a wider grille in 1971+ model year and for me this grille on the photo is a bit wider too. Or it may be some distortion of the photo.
rpcm ◊ 2013-07-11 21:44	I agree the car looks too wide and out of proportion, but it doesn't seem l.w.b. Since the child's head covers the front sidelight/indicator, the most probable choice is the pointed one (280 S/SE or the 1972MY+ 280 SE 4.5).

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rjluna2

◊ 2013-07-11 13:25

1968 or later with this sidemarker.

Bob Dieck

◊ 2013-07-11 14:54

Also the hubcaps confirm 1968+. I guess it is a W108, 280 S.

But maybe someone look to the hood line. I guess there was a wider grille in 1971+ model year and for me this grille on the photo is a bit wider too. Or it may be some distortion of the photo.

rpcm

◊ 2013-07-11 21:44

I agree the car looks too wide and out of proportion, but it doesn't seem l.w.b. Since the child's head covers the front sidelight/indicator, the most probable choice is the pointed one (280 S/SE or the 1972MY+ 280 SE 4.5).

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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 S [W108]