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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280S

1969 Benz

Drive this car in the Rally for The Lane!

Ever dream of driving that special vintage car that you’ve seen at a national car show? Lane Motor Museum can make your dream come true with our Rally for The Lane – an annual fundraising event for Lane Motor Museum where participants get to drive one of our cars as part of an all-day rally! This car is one of several cars that are offered for the Rally.  Scroll down the page to learn more about this car!

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Specifications for the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280S

Read through these items to learn a little more about what it’s like to drive this car.

Rating Scale:
1= Handles and drives like a Model T
10=Handles and drives like a modern car

Description Beautiful 4 door sedan 
Speed Heavy car that cruises wellRating= 4
Brakes ExcellentRating= 8
Handling Big heavy cruiserRating= 6
Transmission AutomaticRating= 5
Visibility Excellent 
Safety Seatbelts 
Passengers 4 
Climate Control Heat and a/c 
Quirks  
Driver Position Left-hand drive 
Overall Rating 6 out of 10