1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 (E W114, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 280
Variant: E W114
Year: 1972
Decade: 1970s
Colour
Types: Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 E W114 from the 1970s.

The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 E W114 is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

The wider pavement matters in a seventies exterior, with signs and shopfronts providing period clues that remain visible after the car has left the frame. Older cars can still belong in a seventies traffic mix, and references help avoid making every parked vehicle look as though it was recently purchased. Plate references should be tied to the year of a seventies scene, avoiding a broad retro choice that looks plausible but does not fit the intended date.

Possible roles in a production

If the story needs a specific period, the appearance should be researched for that date rather than relying on the word classic as evidence of suitability. A static portrait beside an older car can leave room for clothing and performance, without needing to suggest a journey or an arrival. A classic can belong to a period street or a present-day character, and those roles ask for different choices of surrounding vehicles and props.

About this listing

Catalogue details identify a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 E W114 in the Classic category. There are 15 Mercedes-Benz 280s in the catalogue. Dated entries for the model span 1965 to 1997. Other listed colours include red, grey and burgundy, blue and black. 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles sit in the make selection, with 379 cars from the 1970s available through the decade link.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 for filming?

The Mercedes-Benz 280 can be requested through a filming enquiry, with availability checked against the dates, place and action you describe before an option is confirmed.

Is the photo of this exact car?

The photograph shows what the Mercedes-Benz 280 model looks like rather than this exact car, and the options we send identify the individual vehicle and confirm its colour.

What if this Mercedes-Benz 280 isn't available?

You need not stay with the 15 Mercedes-Benz 280s listed here: explore 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles and compare 379 cars from the 1970s, with any replacement checked for your dates.

Can it be driven on camera?

Driving the Mercedes-Benz 280 on camera depends on the owner, insurance and the planned shot; we confirm driving, transport and driver arrangements through your production brief.

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