1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL - Manual Inline 6 with Timeless Style (POV Binaural Audio)

[@benw9004]

The people saying you shift to slow are not getting thrown the keys to high end automobiles for a reason. Respect the drive!

[@Yeoldelole]

Those mechanical sounds are just DELICIOUS

[@wizardmix]

This era/earlier and up to the mid 90s were when Mercedes was Mercedes. These old Mercs are works of art. They lost their way in the early 2000s.

[@MrCarGuy]

Late 2000s. Their most reliable gasoline engine and transmission ever, the M112/M113 and 722.6, was made until then. Both designed before DaimlerChrysler. Quickly downhill after

[@Valsmercedes]

@@MrCarGuy I couldn't agree more! I like the early 2000s the best because they still have all the modern creature comforts!

[@wizardmix]

@@Valsmercedes The W122 was and is a work of art, the W123 was the beginning of the "Bank Vault" platforms and the ones I remember most when I was young. The W124 was a masterpiece of design and engineering that changed cars forever. The W140 is in my opinion, the last recognizable Mercedes before they started getting too tech-heavy and that was for me in the early 2000s with the W220.

[@peterj5751]

The bean counters took over in the early 2000s. Someone decided that they over-engineered their cars and could make them cheaper. I emphasise make them cheaper as opposed to sell them cheaper because the savings were not passed onto the consumer.

[@peterj5751]

Anyone who thinks you shift too slow doesn’t know how to treat a car you want to last. Manual gearboxes tell you what they like and older cars generally don’t like being rushed as you correctly point out. Sure, you can try, but only if you don’t care about premature wear. Thanks for showing due respect for the cars and the owners of the cars.

[@navarredr]

There is no need to defend your shifting... You know what you are doing, and, let's face it, you have driven more cars (more exotics & classics) than 99.9% of us watching. Although, have you ever driven 3 on the tree? :) Please keep driving the stuff I can afford.. and the stuff I hope to one day be able to afford. Cheers.

[@TedwardDrives]

I’ve got an old pickup with 3 speed column shifter coming soon! Thinking of doing a little ice cream cruise night with it

[@navarredr]

@@TedwardDrives Love it! Can't wait.

[@aguiii_films]

I feel like people have forgotten how much soul cars used to have

[@SepticEmpire]

Cars still have souls Just that they’ve become mundane to the majority of people who see driving as nothing more than a way to get from a to b My car might not be a classical beauty from 50 years ago but I still love it and treat it with the respect a beautiful machine like it deserves

[@Retexz]

@@SepticEmpire CARS had more soul when it was less electronics, that just the way it is

[@jortepap]

True. People hype up a 992 GT3 RS but a 996/997 GT3 RS has more soul. More raw experience like a true race car.

[@SepticEmpire]

@@Retexz that’s debatable If you love machines then it shouldn’t matter if it’s manual or electronic You can make a case for car designs having more love and enthusiasm but as someone who loves cars I think both old and new have excellent design I think your just nostalgic for past eras/generations of cars which is more of a preference than something factual

[@phil_zupra_b5880]

@@SepticEmpireAgree, Cars still have soul. Most people just cant let go of their nostalgia glasses. Which is not a bad thing but very dishonest.

[@Nazy101]

Tedward drops a video and it’s a stick shift>>>>>>

[@lucasgray3471]

R.I.P. chipmunk (? - 2024). He went out in style.

[@navarredr]

Roadkill happens...

[@Boozion]

Groovy little car. Love the old school. Nothing today can compare to the luxury of old ver new. I just love old cars the best. Thanks for the ride. 😊

[@longbeachcarguy]

Lovely, just lovely. Those were the times Benz was at the top of its game. Thxs for sharing this beauty!

[@Localtraveler2376]

Seems like that Mercedes has less rattles and creaks than a brand new one.

[@marial8235]

Ted: you are the Prophet. I feel the same way. These new cars just cram as many ipads aboard as possible, are all crazy fast and pretty much indistinguishable. Cars like this Mercedes have so much more character. ❤

[@nicholas5129]

What a beauty! Good old Mercedes quality.

[@yankee2yankee216]

“Slamming it in,” with reference to shifting a MT, will only break it, or wear it out! I always try to give a car what it needs… One of my earliest cars was a stroker Saab 95, with a very delicate MT on the column, so I learned to shift with 2 fingers. I still try, as much as possible, not to force anything…

[@yankee2yankee216]

I LOVE those cars (they are among my earliest infatuations), but never could afford one, and never knew anyone who had one… and with a manual! Wow! At least now, thanks to Tedward, I get to drive one (vicariously at least)!

[@robertbelasco3859]

The synchronizers on many of the cars from the 60's and earlier, especially 2nd gear were weak and wore out by 30000-40000 Miles . Every MG Midget/AH Sprite, Mini, BMW 2002 , Alfa Spyders which were cheap enough (Old!) that I might afford one had worn out 2 nd gear synchros. I learned to double clutch shifts on a 948cc MIdget mark 2 out of necessity. I would like you to comment on these issues when you sample these cars. I also had 2 Citroen 2CV's and both had excellent gearboxes . VW Beetles and 356 Porshes also had durable gearboxes for that era. Currently drive a 12 year old Fiat 500 Abarth which has an excellent gearbox as well.

[@flight505]

Really appreciate this, only drove the automatic sedan a few times back then.

[@ismailmarhfour4720]

hell yeah Ted !!!

[@edalder2000]

Back when Mercedes still seemed to be word of mouth for advertising. Pure class. The car said you had money and were smart. This Mercedes is low key and that is enough.

[@jimiverson3085]

This car was really more of cruiser than a serious sports car. When Mercedes discontinued the 300SL, it was long time before they made another serious performance car. This car was more the heir of the 190SL. About 1970 they trotted out the mid-engine C111 with a Wankel engine, but that never made production.

[@verdict1163]

Grade A rant at the commenters who don't understand sympathetic shifting. 😅

[@MrMarumari]

What a little sweetie, I'd love a cruiser with character like this.

[@mtshark7]

Such a beauty!😊

[@williamlong2682]

Friend of mine and his girlfriend are going to Greece in Sep and he asked me to teach him manual! So will probably be giving first stickshift lesson soon and doing my part to save the manuals!

[@lunabouch]

I agree with your summation of today’s cars. Safety is good but the complex electronics, lack of driver involvement is missing. My 2000 Boxster is just old enough to have some safety items and etc. It’s definitely not the fastest car but when I drive it I’m directly engaging with it.

[@deheerKelder]

This is my dream car!

[@chibha96]

The condition is excellent. It's quite spacious.

[@TedwardDrives]

Condition is ok. It’s lived a life but mechanically tip top!

[@GPAutomotiveDiecast]

Very cool car!!! Cars are meant to be driven and I can understand some cars being put away, but this is like drivers quality, great mechanical condition but a little rough in some areas on the outside. but to your point, it lets you drive it without worrying so much. I miss some of the old designs of cars. simply better quality but less technology and safety features but I could care less for that stuff sometimes. its nice to have on long trips but just a beautiful car. great video!!!

[@sebjebofficial6230]

FYI mercedes indicates the full throttle shift points on the speedometer with the dots in between mph and kmh. I don't see it on this one but most do.

[@yankee2yankee216]

I have a GLK350, which is at least DISTINCTIVE! With its unusually boxy, upright design (for a contemporary Merc), it has a little more utilitarian in it, which I like. It also has that big 6, which gives it more than adequate oomph! If it had a MT, it would be perfect! I do happen to think it looks pretty good.

[@BillLaBrie]

I drove one. It wasn’t in the best nick. But damn, it felt great.

[@aguiii_films]

They just don't make them like they used to

[@RealNameNeverUsed]

That’s the Feltzer from GTA SA

[@nicholas5129]

You're not wrong, but I believe it was mainly based on 3rd gen SL (R107) from 70s/80s.

[@oliverlondon5246]

Lovely car. These are so classy. Id prefer the original steering wheel, ideally in white.

[@unni.m1959]

Wow. Menace Ted came back to review instantly after ending the chipmunk.😈 No remorse.

[@petersteinmeijer519]

Why those huge yellow speed bumps in the middle of nowhere ?

[@waltertomashefsky2682]

From the side it reminds me of a Triumph TR-6, one of my favorite cars. Does that mean that I now have a new favorite?

[@pierredebug17]

Thank you for sharing. Do you know how many rev is 70 mph on the freeway please? Any stress in the engine? Thank you

[@RubyRoks]

I'd would love to know the split of many people gawk at the car and how many gawk at the camera and binaural audio setup when you do these videos.

[@TedwardDrives]

Me too!

[@acalthu]

Manual and factory A/C?? Also R107 SL does not tickle your fancy?

[@daviderro3361]

❤

[@emixmim]

Man can you review a R129? You've reviewed one of these before iirc.

[@gothops154]

How long til tedward sells his 911 for an SL

[@TedwardDrives]

World will end before that happens

[@antonmk1244]

Sir. what was your best experience driving 250 vs 280? I bet 250, no?

[@TedwardDrives]

250 with the ZF 5 speed was sublime. Unrivaled

[@quicknick1234]

Beatiful Pagoda :) but the woodwn steering wheel is really out of space.

[@yankee2yankee216]

Aren’t these cars called “Pagodas?”

[@TedwardDrives]

It’s one of the first things I talked about in the video

[@nirfz]

09:03 Who's gonna mess with that? Can tell you: Last week 3 idiots stole one of these out of an underground parking garage where i live. The 4th idiot was the owner who had left the keys in the car! (a really nice one in white according to the news pictures) The 3 idiots (can't call them anything else) made sure to "touch" the wall on getting out of the garage, hit 3 other cars on the road and lastely they got stopped by a lamp post if i remember correct. Such a beautifull car wrecked by someone who should never even touch a steering wheel in my opinion and even less one of such an icon of car. People who drive like them, in my opinion should be banned from " *active* participation in traffic" while steering any vehicle for life. Even a bicycle or scooter. Them walking is dangerous enough for themselves and anyone around They should be restricted to only passive participation in traffic. Btw.: good nice ones here are in the 6 figures, and one like the one in the video are probably still in the upper 5 figures.

[@Kref3]

I don't like the US lamps and side reflectors and I don''t like the aftermarket steering wheel. it is a nice car. It could be a gorgeous one.

[@michaelpetty2016]

i remember driving cars that don't drive themselves.

[@Akabei01]

The European front lights look so much better on that car.

[@janp7882]

Day 19 of asking Tedward to drive the S60R

[@BlacKBerry23311]

It honestly seems like a race to the bottom these days. Nothing is interesting anymore when so many cars have 3sec 0-60, they're all turboed and dumb fast to where in 4 seconds of being in the throttle you're going to jail on public streets lol. Slower cars are the way.

[@DoctorF1984]

For me Mercedes lost the Control over the quality since the start of the W124 series. Especially the 5 Zyl. 250D. The Most of the first ones hat a massive problem called Bonanza effect. If you didnt have a slow foot the car behaves Like a horse. Try to get one of those for a Video.

[@mattr8904]

BLAME THE GOVERNMENT 👀

[@ag6371]

Before the V8 became the bread and butter engine of Mercedes in the 1970s

[@haasith036]

first ike

[@RST9413]

this is should a car look not the today garbage

[@WouterB76]

Sounding like a old man? Not at all, it's the reality of our hollow, money driven society.