1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 [W114]

1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 [W114] in Quantum Leap, TV Series, 1989-1993 Ep. 2.15

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin: — Made for: USA

00:02:33 Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
antp ◊ 2006-06-14 00:00
Hiergehts ◊ 2006-07-01 01:22	Since it has the single level front bumper it's most likely a W114 200-240 with a W115 250C-280C series (long side) rear bumper : Link to "flickr.com"
Ralph ◊ 2006-07-01 01:49	It's the 1974 Facelift W114 (230.6 - 280E)
DAF555 ◊ 2006-07-05 23:55	I don´t know what to make of this one, it for sure has the facelift rear lights but I´m not so sure about the grille and it has got the older doors with vent windows. One of the bumpers are wrong for the car, front or rear who knows? My guess is that it´s a sixcylinder car though, just a feeling, and that it´s basically a pre-facelift with some modifications over the years.
electra225 ◊ 2025-07-11 16:07	No overriders, so a 1968 or 1969.
electra225 ◊ 2025-07-11 16:09	I would say a 1968 230.
130rapid ◊ 2025-07-11 17:02	As stated before, this car mixes elements pre- and post- (Autumn 1973) facelift. However, has extra jewellery around side windows (250 or 280/280E) and deep wraparound rear bumper (280/280E only)