Mercedes W115 — Restoration Diary and History

Black Mercedes-Benz W115 pulling out of the garage

Restoration diary

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This blog is meant to be a record of my experience restoring a Mercedes W115 — with photos, notes and real details of the process.

The restorations

Two cars, two projects

The 1974 Mercedes 220D, seen from the front

1974

220D Restoration

Photos, decisions, problems and solutions — from the very start to the final detail.

The 1976 Mercedes 240D 3.0 with the bonnet open, at the start of the restoration

1976 · In progress

240D 3.0 Restoration

Mercedes' first five-cylinder diesel — a new, more demanding project, followed step by step.

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The rest of the diary

01 · Background

E-Class History

From the 200 series to the legacy that would shape the E-Class.
02 · Specifications

Technical Data

Engines, dimensions, performance and the notes that really matter.
03 · Curiosities

Faszination

Details and curiosities that make the W115 special.
04 · Contact

Contact

Suggestions, questions or stories to share — get in touch.

Video

A classic is something you read slowly: in the memory of its bodywork, the precision of its mechanics and the marks left by every decision.

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