MERCEDES-BENZ The W108 and W109 R6: From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8

Mercedes-Benz W108/W109 Six-Cylinder Sedans2025 EditionBuyer’s Guide, Model History & Technical DataThinking of buying a six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz W108 or W109? These elegant sedans are admired for their engineering quality and understated design, but condition matters.Corrosion, neglected mechanical components, and poorly executed repairs can turn an attractive example into a costly restoration project.This large-format full-color reference combines an 18-page buyer’s guide with the complete history and technical development of the six-cylinder models, chassis number and data card information, production figures, and more than 150 recent color photographs.Written by Bernd S. Koehling, author of 23 Mercedes-Benz books, it covers:A Comprehensive Buyer’s GuideThe most important areas to inspect before buying a W108 or W109, including bodywork and corrosion, mechanical condition, suspension, interior, originality, and other points where restoration costs can rise quickly.The Complete Six-Cylinder Model RangeDetailed coverage of the 250S, 250SE, 280S, 280SE, 300SE, and six-cylinder 300SEL models, together with their development and production history.Model Development and Technical InformationEngines, performance and torque data, technical specifications, year-by-year changes, and the engineering differences between the W108 and W109 sedans.VIN, Data Card, and Authenticity InformationChassis number explanations, data cards, paint and upholstery details, factory specifications, and other useful information for verifying a car’s identity and originality.Special Versions and Historical BackgroundCoachbuilt and custom variants, selected unusual conversions, and a closer look at Fritz Nallinger and the development of these important Mercedes-Benz sedans.Whether you are considering the purchase of a W108 or W109, restoring one, or simply appreciate the qualities of classic Mercedes-Benz sedans, this book provides a detailed and practical guide to their history, technology, and enduring appeal.Few automobiles express the quiet confidence of the 1960s as naturally as the W108 and W109. Read more