1971 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL W109 3.5 V8 Review

[@Kamil56111]

A proper review of this car is done in a suit 😉.

[@Pit-Stop]

You are correct! Will try to do something about that the next time I review a car like this. :)

[@V8PropaneBurner]

Oh what a beautiful car this is. I grew up with my father driving a 280SE W108 in the same colour blue. We took many long distance family holidays in the that car.

[@friendlypiranha774]

The confusion regarding the 'air bags' on these cars is that the pneumatic suspension was commonly referred to as the car having 'air bags'... air bag suspension. The air bag safety device in the steering wheel boss was first introduced on the W116.

[@corneliusdrvanderbilt822]

SLOVENIA ... What a country, very sweet memories, the only East European Country that had and still has Visa Waiver Status with the USA. She is, probably, the most technically advanced country of Eastern Europe. Germany invested heavily, producing many gadgets. Slovenians are exceedingly friendly and helpful to foreigners. They are not boisterous like their neighbours, Italians, nor quarrelsome like Croatians. Yes, she is a very beautiful nice little country. BTW, I had one with customized 6.9 litres engine. She was a car and a half to drive on German Autobahn ..She was quite heavy on Petrol and ?Engine Oil. so were all Mercedes.

[@joaquimteodoro8570]

Thank you for showing us so great cars. This is one of my favourite Mercedes of all time.

[@Pit-Stop]

It really is a beauty!

[@johnmhines8447]

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[@Lookout4the3rdrail]

Showcase Master Piece 👌🏾 Just Brilliant

[@Pit-Stop]

Thank you kindly!

[@constantin1959]

indeed, one of the most beautiful mercedes ever produced ! thanks !!

[@atatexan]

Nice video on the W109. I have a W116 350SE and young people love this car as you obviously admire the older 300SEL 3.5.

[@ΘοδωρήςΚαραβάνας]

No airbag before the w126 -1981 But you could have optioned for a tv screen for the rear passengers or even a telephone

[@friendlypiranha774]

Another option on these cars was an electric window between the front and back seats for privacy when the car is chauffeur driven. It was a very neat installation. Remember, these cars were used by royalty and other dignitaries in those days. To this day I regret not buying the one I drove... it had previously belonged to the King of Swaziland and came up for sale in Cape Town many years ago. I did at least own a W108 280 SE and a W116 350 SE, so I did get to experience both The Body and The Engine; just not at The Same Time.🤣 Edit PS: In my opinion, these two cars were of a higher and more solid build quality than the two W126 cars I owned. The 560 SEL was humongous and very powerful, but I never liked it. The 500 SE was a much sweeter car to drive, but not quite up to scratch when compared to the W108 and W116.

[@Pit-Stop]

Thank you for sharing! Very interesting to hear the details and the piece of history you drove.

[@nicolasdemmer213]

I got a 300SEL 3.5 1971 Exactly as you are showing Thanks for the video Would be great if you can help me with a online web page to find some parts for restauration

[@mrdiavel4807]

Perfect for the coming zombie apocalypse end of 2021 . No need for fancy electronics and software to keep it going , just a big hammer and some spanners and you’re off again !

[@s19.87]

Simply gold

[@TheRorymcloughlin]

Excellent, I was waiting for the English version but still enjoyed the original :-)

[@peterbradshaw8018]

Presidents and Angela Channing of Falcon Crest fame were driven in The Grosser.

[@Pit-Stop]

Regardless of the fact we've filmed this in 1971, the cameraman wasn't under the influence of substances popular in those times. He simply had a few technical issues with his gear. He's very sorry about that and, if you meet him in person, he'll buy you a beer!

[@francocagayat7272]

For some who find the 300SEL 6.3 rare and expensive......... This one's the one to have, still with a V8 too

[@dan4behr]

Love this! But one comment... I don't believe airbags were ever an option in 1971, or on any W109 series car. Those came later in the mid eighties production.

[@Pit-Stop]

I believe you are correct. I looked it up and it seems the airbags were introduced with the w126 in 1981. Sorry! Owner made a small mistake there, but he's still an encyclopedia of information. :)

[@dan4behr]

And just want to say how much I enjoy this channel. As an American with close friends in Ljubljana, I love all the fun and interesting cars you feature that we don't get here. Plus, the Slovenian scenery is always spectacular.

[@joaquimteodoro8570]

I think that the first airbag cames with late 116, as an extra of course.

[@willisix2554]

You're wrong they did have air suspension in the early 70s

[@crs290]

@@willisix2554 Not air SUSPENSION...steering wheel airbags.

[@reisenlieber]

Amazing Car!!!! How i love these Mercedes! Mercedes Forever!Mercedes Für İmmer!

[@JOURNEYAMISHU]

Imma Gift MySelf this as My First Car🙌🏿😭🖤

[@richgallagher725]

Aren’t the windows & locks operated pneumatically rather than electronically, as mentioned earlier in this vid?

[@dineshnalakakadadora3471]

....................Kudos to you for maintaining this vehicle I have two cars benz w 115 and 123 Both vehicles do not run very badly The w 115 car was the official car used by the world’s first prime minister My dream is to get those 2 cars running It is not easy The politicians of sri lanka have stolen the national economy and the whole country is in debt to the world The country is now being run by IMF and world aid Everything is taxed Just breathing is not taxed I have seen benz cars abandoned in some countries which are in the best condition Both my cars have about 60% damage to the bumper Recovery is difficult If you have the body of the w 115 or 123 cars in you possession, I would be grateful if you could provide me with the body of those cars. Also, if there is any possibility to help me in making these two cars, I would be grateful Sorry if there was a mistake…… I am also a person who loves benz cars…………………

[@josedealbuquerquejr.941]

Back to a time when Mercedes made cars that lasted forever

[@وهمالاقنعهالعربي]

اجمل انواع وموديلات مارسيدس 59 وال 2400 والملقبه عند العراقين ابو جحيل اجمل انواع المارسيدس

[@crs290]

I might be the only person to prefer vinyl on the center console over the laminated wood from the later S-class.

[@ericjohnson7867]

What a great video, thanks, I have the 2007 S65 AMG (ReenTECH) , I was hoping Mercedes will grow better being a serious power plant?

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks!

[@yassineeuropa1276]

جميلة جذا لا مجال للمقارنة مع باقي سيارات

[@gerdv.bartenstein2932]

Ich besaß vom 180 D bis zum 6.9 fast alle Mercedes Fahrzeuge. Auch die W 140 Reihe bin ich gefahren, der 6.3 war ein aussergewöhnliches Fahrzeug, und hat viel Spass gemacht. Trotzdem, auch der 300 SEL 3.5 reicht aus um schnell zufahren. Keiner braucht natürlich den 6.3!

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

I love the W108-9's, truly wonderful cars. Solid, well engineered and so good to drive. Compare this to American or any other luxury cars of the era. The next W116's (last of the chrome bumper models from MB) were special too.

[@guntherv.springborn6123]

I drive this Model W109 3.5 and 6.3 long Time.

[@christos7440]

Did you say this car has optional airbags? This is not so - it has air suspension but not accident-enabled, protective airbags.

[@seddam]

Soviet KGB agents didn't use foreign car. they had Volga 24 :)

[@terror1234]

Lada bro 😂

[@seddam]

@@terror1234 Lada (jiguli) was for citizens. Volqa was so special at that era

[@jonasgradin611]

Nice review Very beautiful what is the color code for this blue metallic

[@fintail63flozze52]

387 blau metalic ✌️

[@albertdesalvo7273]

What is the name of the track played during the first half of the video? Excellent upload. Voted!

[@Ayaki6166]

Before the Mercedes Benz models high quality.

[@michaels612]

Beautifulllllll car

[@jonasgradin611]

In fact, this is the last produced car in this version 10905612009483 is the last produced 300 SEL 3.5

[@jonasgradin611]

I have discover, that the last produced car in this version is 10905612009583 sorry, my mistake

[@Perich29]

If you can find one with a diesel engine, buy it, they will last forever.

[@PAARYNASOSE-om7is]

I WOULD LOVE TO SIT ON THIS

[@ivasimic3841]

What is with you and Soviets and KGB?

[@donvinc6147]

This one was my mothers first car (we not rich)

[@Engineering_Rebel]

Your mom was probably very lucky, wish I could have one

[@PassCookie]

im very sure this car never camer with airbags.

[@smacdiesel]

Soviets did not drive Mercedes! That was a Western car!

[@onesandzeroes]

James Bond? You got the wrong car.

[@seppnix9692]

Bond drives an W108 in Octopussy...

[@seppnix9692]

Here an Link...: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmqyYayHl82koJI

[@vernedavis]

Diesel

[@allwinds3786]

Seems like you could have found a nicer example, bent rear bumper and rusty rockers?! And very poorly restored wood on the dash

[@iamandreja]

So what? You didn't enjoy video because of that?