1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Manual - The Topless German Inline 6 (POV Binaural Audio)

[@RyanRoadReaper]

I've always loved the way these cars look. Classy, simple, and elegant. It's something that would fit right in on Newport or on the PCH.

[@mathurinberder978]

What a car! Thanks for sharing that

[@gryphon123456]

I can literally smell this video. 😆. The crisp fall air and the buzz of such a pleasant car. Great job on the sound capture and letting the car do so much talking. You couldn’t have timed the leaves blowing by in the intro any better. Great video.

[@bck0001]

Beautiful car. Brings back memories of riding in one about 20yrs ago, the treasured car of a friend’s grandfather who had recently died.

[@solaireofastora700]

i like when theres a car that ted just cant help but stay quiet for a while taking in the experience. love the ones where you talk a lot too but it just kinda hits a spot, its a nice touch.

[@cars4life458]

I love these old Mercedes

[@hlk5887]

Perfect area to drive a grand touring car. I appreciate the moment of silence to listen to the wonderful growl of that inline 6. This one is a beauty!

[@rockson8965]

My dad and I restored a 65 230 SL when I was a kid. It had a manual transmission, and truth be told, it really did the car a huge injustice- it shifted at the lower end of the gear and never allowed the engine to growl in those higher rpms. Love these videos!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Weird I just watched your 250sl video the other day reminiscing about driving one of my clients 280sl manuals. Till this day one of the best cars I’ve ever driven. Nothing like them.

[@austinado16]

That's a beautiful example. It would benefit from 195 width tires, which are larger diameter, and getting a little closer to the diameter of the original bias-ply tires. For those who can't afford the $$$ for the ZF 5 speed to put in them, the 1972 W108 280SE 4.5 (V-8 car) rear axle assembly bolts right in, and drops the rpm approximately 800revs. It was the first thing I did to my '66 250SE Coupe when I purchased it in '92, and fortunately at that time, the 4.5 cars were all over the place for $500.

[@putzak]

What a beautiful (time) machine, thanks for sharing the experience.

[@marial8235]

Lovey autumn drive, Ted. The Pagoda is so pretty, glamorous and elegant all at once. I can imagine Elizabeth Taylor and Monty Clift driving one laughing as they gossip. ❤

[@edalder2000]

Such a beautiful car. Seems hand crafted and that engine will go forever. If that car was "gifted" to me, I would be ecstatic.

[@Adison0529]

This and silver with navy blue & cream interior would be the absolute dream specs. I'm not sure if I saw the latter one somewhere or did I make it up, but the former clearly is real, so with that being said - this is one of the greatest cars to own imo. 280SL already looks phenomenal, one of the most beautiful designs of all time in the industry and this spec just takes it up to a different level. I have a strong feeling such a mint condition unit like this one could be worth bonkers amount of money in 10-20 years. They already are so damn expensive and the rise in price is not looking like it's gonna slow down anytime soon.

[@aspenshades]

taking a drive with a beautiful SL on the backroads of Lincoln is just the best thing ever

[@Rehevkor]

Every time you accelerate from a stop my subwoofer shakes the room. I enjoy this very much.

[@carolinacars739]

4:55 The quick rev drop is likely aided by the engine driven cooling fan adding drag to the engine off throttle. Your 911 appears to the do the same with that big fan for air-cooling.

[@Anirossa]

The gear ratios to engine revs make it sound and act so strangly similar to my manual BMW E34 88' model with the 12-valve M20B20 inline 6. This MB sound so similar it just really makes me miss driving my BMW. As It's parket in storage untill I finish my studies, so still a couple years untill I get to experience it again. These old German I6 engines, give me a experience I can't have in anything else, V6s, V8's, V10s and V12s are cool and fun. But I'll take a NA old relaxing German I6 any day.

[@gordon4385]

My Captain in '71 had one of those: green paint, brown leather interior. Nice

[@scotpearson7]

This is my DREAM car. You did exceptionally well in furthering my slight depression in not having one. YET. :)

[@robertbcope]

Nice! Met a guy at local show recently with one of these with the 5sp! Beautiful cars.

[@Palaemon44]

What I’ve read from experts is that the old single pivot swing rear axle worked fine because the original tires are narrow and the axle has a limited movement range. The change in wheel camber in that range does not radically change the width of the contact patch of skinny tires so you are unlikely to have sudden oversteer or even the rear end jacking when pushed hard like the first generation Corvairs.

[@RobertERensch]

Grab one now. Under appreciated, but now getting attention. A problem some had was the number of turns lock to lock. I recall pix of Stirling Moss with “his” 280SL. Probably a better choice than the old 190SL, although the 190 has its charm. You’re doing well with the presentations. I enjoy watching. ✌️

[@deheerKelder]

Under appreciated?? These things go over €100.000 in very good condition in Europe already….

[@RobertERensch]

@@deheerKelder oh, yeah. There is a history of their being called soft, even effeminate. Now getting re-evaluated, as you say. I’m probably slow on the sales results. The trend is… they are fashionable now. Nice car.

[@leviathan5207]

@@RobertERensch They have been very expensive for a very long time. Have you slept under a rock for the past, I don't know, fifteen years?

[@RobertERensch]

@@leviathan5207 I suspect there is a relative price range question. At any rate, I admit I’ve only had a sleepy eye on these cars. I more than likely am behind. Hardly matters now. Want me to remove my comment or call it cheerful sarcasm possibly?

[@Tinovodanovic]

This engine sounds beautiful down low.

[@404err0r]

Wow this one is stunning

[@jeffnesbitt1168]

I loved those big Mercedes steering wheels…made you feel like you were driving something substantial…beautiful car!

[@ekolog8201]

Best video so far!

[@Milkinporsche]

Such a beautiful car.

[@pierredebug17]

Great video. Could you possibly review a 280 automatic to see the difference? All the best

[@deheerKelder]

I want this car so bad!! Again, you’re living the dream:)

[@petersteinmeijer519]

Love the big steering wheel.

[@Valsmercedes]

Owning one of these would be a DREAM!

[@pierredebug17]

Amazing and relaxing to watch, this is therapeutic! Would you be able to review a W113 with an auto box (I know you prefer the manual) to experience the difference.

[@GelDoesDrive]

The wind fits this car so well

[@Snickerbocker]

That’s a very nice example.

[@ElliWoelfin]

Needles look very stable for how old this is.

[@rolandcarter6500]

4 speed manual transmission!

[@natebarry5553]

Officially the best automotive content on the Internet

[@Insignia-pp1eh]

Yurrr Teddy fire vid and awesome car

[@DavePlaysTrombone]

That car fired right to life.

[@niki7040]

Just lovely!👍

[@williamlong2682]

That interior looks like the exact same color as those Sees Candies vanilla lollipops 😋

[@muzomar2161]

Color combo 👌🏾

[@exploringintocars5632]

Nice! You need to do a 220/250se cabriolet!

[@CapFlipGaming]

Damn that is so sick!

[@deniroscars]

one of the coolest #mbenz ever ❤

[@AustinBraydenShow]

Back when manual transmissions were actually a REAL thing.

[@jspope2008]

Oh boy she does need the five speeder !

[@katiecannon8186]

I’d be too afraid of driving someone else’s near pristine classic car. I’d be freaking the whole time about potentially wrecking it. Lol.

[@rodneythur8754]

Looks great, started great, sounds great, but the seats need reupholstering. Still, I would love to have it.

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

Sweet

[@fthyme87]

Just pure quality ❤ however it was an expensive car in its time being twice the price of a jag e-type and almost same price as a ferrari dino 😮

[@jimc4731]

I paid $9735.00 in 1970 for a 280SL automatic transmission. Signal red with black leather and hard top The only bad thing about the car was the way the fenders were mounted, leaded in, this caused rusting from underneath If it weren’t for that fault I might still have that car! JIM 🎉

[@9speedbird]

Back when Mercs were very very well built.

[@raffiserengulian5607]

😍😍😍

[@devlimbani]

Hey Ted, how's the experience with the watch? I might be getting one!!!🤔 p.s. Love that steering wheel!✨

[@johnsobenne]

What is the area he is driving around?

[@stephenmitchell9024]

Why are you driving it so fast? On video it's nerve wracking. I keep waiting for a deer to jump out. Beautiful car and looks like a dream to be able to own and drive.

[@TheKyotoKid]

Happiness is...........

[@ag6371]

Find a BMW 328 or 507 next

[@HiyasuJ]

Idk since when you changed your mic or if you've even changed it but the sound got worse in the last couple of videos. I dont know how to describe it like a pro but it "hisses" more.

[@peterj5751]

Modern emissions rules just stop straight sixes sounding like this. It’s such a pity.

[@NotBrutality-101]

Algorithm

[@DrFeelgood552]

second!!

[@spartan828]

First❤

[@DrFeelgood552]

good job beating me to it

[@spartan828]

@@DrFeelgood552 😂