280SL restoration on TV: "Wheeler Dealers" - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

Emre-K · 07-10-2009, 09:44 AM

I haven't seen any mention of this on the forum, but the UK show Wheeler Dealers recently featured an R107 280SL. For those who aren't familiar, this is a show where the hosts buy, restore, then sell interesting classic cars with a total budget of 5000 GBP.

The full episode has been posted on YouTube...

Part 1: Finding the right car; bringing it home

YouTube - Wheeler Dealers - Mercedes 280SL 1/5

Part 2: Fixing rust bubbles; replacing the front brakes

YouTube - Wheeler Dealers - Mercedes 280SL 2/5

Part 3: Bundt alloys; replacing the soft top

YouTube - Wheeler Dealers - Mercedes 280SL 3/5

Part 4: Fixing the exhaust leak; test drive

YouTube - Wheeler Dealers - Mercedes 280SL 4/5

Part 5: Selling the car on

YouTube - Wheeler Dealers - Mercedes 280SL 5/5

For DIY types, Part 3 is probably the most interesting: they go through the soft-top replacement step-by-step. Really nice.

**isthisdave** · 07-10-2009, 09:54 AM

Cool find Emre. Thanks.

bereng · 07-10-2009, 12:14 PM

Cool,

thanks for sharing.

**rowdie** · 07-10-2009, 01:18 PM

I just spent a very enjoyable time watching all the episodes.

Thanks for sharing this!

Jim

reddfam · 07-10-2009, 01:26 PM

Love watching that show. The mechanic is 6'7"--so it's fun watching him slip into an Alfa Spyder--which was another show. They've done a lot of really fun projects.

Fascinated by the "breakers" warehouses they go to. Am curious how common those huge warehouses of salvaged parts are in the UK?????

Wondered if/when they would do a 107. Thanks for the link. Will watch this tonight!

Emre-K · 07-10-2009, 01:54 PM

Glad you guys enjoyed it. Edd and Mike seem to be quite fond of old Mercs. In addition to the 280SL, they're done a W201 190E 2.3-16v and a W123 230E.