SBC V8 Swapped: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220
Before the 190E ever existed, Mercedes’ compact executive entry was the W114 and W115 sedans, durable rear wheel drive cars built from 1968 to 1976 that cemented the brand’s reputation for overengineering. Today’s 1972 example keeps the stately four door silhouette but swaps Stuttgart conservatism for small block American excess, replacing the original inline engine with a 327 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 backed by a TH350 automatic. The result is a lowered, V8 powered hybrid that trades factory correctness for torque and simplicity, combining classic Mercedes build quality with one of the most common and easily serviced drivetrains in the hot rod world. Find this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220 V8 offered for $4000 in Hancock, ME via facemelt v8book.
From the seller:
1972 Mercedes-Benz 190 e 2.3 Sedan 4D
$4,000
Listed 4 days ago in Hancock, ME
About this vehicle
Driven 100,000 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Green · Interior color: Blue
Fuel type: Gasoline
Seller’s description
72 mercedes 4 door lowered with 327 and th 350 auto trans Runs and drives. Needs some tlc and would make a cool car. Come check it out. $4,000 or trades. Will tinker with it longer i have it
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It is not often I laugh out loud when I load the DT page but then this MFer right here. Just wow. Genius level stuff. And I must not be the only one thinking that because it is already sold.
I could do without the hood scoop, but I agree this is a gem.