Swoxy's Project W140 S-Class S280

[Swoxy]

I sold my Project 190. It was fun but I have wanted a W140 S-Class since I was twelve, I collected it on Christmas Day ..

Edited by Swoxy on Monday 28th December 08:28

[Max M4X WW]

Really jealous! Interested to see how the 'performance' is being the entry level model. I have been looking at S320's for ages and more recently CL140's and W215 CL's but can't decide which to go for. These are definitely the cheapest and simplest.

Love the colour combo, mileage and history!

[bmthnick1981]

Very nice in black.

[dbdb]

This does look good in black - and looks to be in excellent condition too. I haven't driven the S280, but the S320 goes far better than you'd think, so I imagine the 280 has enough performance to glide about nicely. They're not sports cars!

[0a]

I really like that, a proper colour for a W140. Interestingly with modern cars looking like they do and being the size they are, the W140 doesn't seem as massive as it once did.

I bet the 280s a nice cruiser with fairly reasonable economy. I bet the ride is fantastic.

What's the 'project' part? Very low miles at least, so congratulations.

[harrykul]

Love it. Bookmarked!

[J4CKO]

Wow, that is very tidy, are you going to replace the number plates as they seem to draw the eye, otherwise it is perfect.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

That looks great. What are your plans for it?

[Swoxy]

4 x keys, book pack, service book, supplying dealer key ring and number plates ..





I want it to look like this so I bought the Eltanin wheels on eBay ..





I'll get them chromed in the New Year.

[Alwayzsidewayz2]

love these cars, such good value too. will be following with interest

[Max M4X WW]

Swoxy said:

I'll get them chromed in the New Year.

Chromed They look diamond cut to me in the photos but I think they will look better in plain silver.



Will you be fitting an S600 grille too?

Do let me know when you decide to move it on

[Swoxy]

Chromed looks good on my E350 CDI Convertible ..



More details on the 190 - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=150...

Edited by Swoxy on Monday 28th December 12:31

[Max M4X WW]

Are they diamond cut as well? It's a nice finish but tricky to look after. The wheel design is also quite different!

[aspirated]

How do you go about insuring these things? Trade policy?

[Swoxy]

Yes, there were diamond cut but I had them powder coated in chrome and lacquered as pictured - its much easier to look after than diamond cut and not too expensive at BJV Engineering.

[Swoxy]

I just realised that by buying this car I am moving my first car from Fantasy Garage to Current Fleet, I added it in 2007

[tobinen]

Congratulations, looks like a good buy. I'll keep an eye on this thread.

[jgy6000]

Do you have any other photos of the wheels on the e350 after they were done by BJV?

[Swoxy]

I fitted the copy plates and holders, the central locking pump doesn't work so I'm getting it refurbished by W140.co.uk ..

[ajmcampbell]

Hello there!
Welcome to the club, recently got myself into a S280 of a similar vintage, here's hoping yours will treat you as well as mine has so far!
It certainly looks very smart the Eltatin wheels look great on these (I'm still on 8 holes). Wonder if they have affected the ride much?

Happy motoring!

Cheers, A