My New 1966 W108 250SE

I'm not as familiar with the A/C units in earlier models, but the W116, 123, 126 cars all had a shoddy plastic unit that can be replaced with an aluminum unit for around $600. The transmission is likely a vacuum issue, but again I'm not as familiar with the pre-W116 models.
 
Austere said:
Hey, I have one a bit like that! I might have mentioned it once or twice before. :D How is it that the W108 is one of the most common cars to own here on Final Gear? :lol:

Yours looks pretty good, sounds from your description like it's pretty original too. '66 is very early. I had a '69 model and now a '71 model. I think the older ones have the most charm.

How many miles has it done? The transmissions are usually quite strong. Mine has done 149,996.4 miles and the trans is a little bit clunky but otherwise fine.


Don't fuck around with it too much, eh? Or cut holes in the interior to fit big speakers or some shit. In fact, don't fit a big stereo or mess with the electrics at all. And for the love of god, don't crash it! In fact, fuck it, just give it here, I'll take it and keep it safe. You wont enjoy it on as many levels as I do anyway.:p


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It's running a bit hot. It should ideally sit at 175 pretty much all the time. It gets very hot here in Adelaide in the hight of summer and the temperature gauge can easily climb up higher when i'm stuck in traffic but that's really something to try to avoid if you can. If it's above 175 in flowing air, while you're on the move, there's probably some cooling issues that might need sorted. I flushed my radiator shortly after I bought mine and there was a marked improvement.

I always get nervous when the temp is climbing like that. It's surprising how quickly the pressure builds it can start dumping coolant at an alarming rate.

I can also see the odometer in that shot so uh, no need to tell me how many miles it's done now.:D

Do you know how many times it's gone around the clock?
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AFAIK, the odo has only gone over once. On the subject of the temp, its been ~110 degrees (Fahrenheit obviously) here lately. I'll keep my eye on it more and if its above 175 all the time then I'll make sure to do something about it. Thanks for the warning

Labcoatguy said:
Seriously. Hopefully the AC is less complicated (aka pricey) to deal with than on later Benzes, but I rather doubt it. Even so, it's cool enough that not having cool air just doesn't matter.
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I'm not worried about the AC. The rolling down the windows works out just fine for me.

Thanks again for all the compliments everyone!
 
I'd bypass the A/C, but keep it there for future use/value.

Great car.
 
congrats. I love it.

you're first photo is my new wallpaper. take care of it :D
 
Can't beleive I've missed this thread. I love these old Mercs!

Beautiful cars they are. I'd like to own one some day.
 
 
The car is amazing, even after just switching cars for the sake of MPG's I would seriously drop my Corolla right now if such a deal came my way.

And apparently your also great with a camera, I know nothing, lol
 
That's just pure mafia in them pictures. I bet they didn't charge you for petrol, too afraid to be sleeping with the fishes.
 
That's some classic porn right there! You're one lucky dude, congrats! Also, you sure know how to use a camera!
 
Good God. I think I've just had a crisis in my trousers.

Utterly sublime car. Congrats!
 
What a beautiful car, perfect colour!

I would love one of those old mercs, such pretty cars with so much class
 
 
What camera do you have?

Oh, and really digging the car :p
 
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