Car of the week

[c107]

Instead of starting a new thread each time I see something interesting I will add to this thread.

First entry is a yellow 350SE

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/182626801047

I like yellow W116s

[Helmet]

Looks good, but what happened to the exhaust

[abl567]

Originally Posted by Helmet

Looks good, but what happened to the exhaust

It can't keep up with the neck snapping acceleration?

[c107]

Originally Posted by Helmet

Looks good, but what happened to the exhaust

He's going for the Lamborghini look!

[260ebenz]

Interesting on my way home from a walk with the dog driving the 300SE stopped at an intersection a yellow coloured W116 drove past in the opposite direction.

Could not get a close look at the badge on the boot!

The 350SE for sale did you notice the fire extinguisher in the boot is that really a safe spot?!

[c107]

This 300SE would be worth a look. Sharp price, low miles, seems ok condition.

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...4820242/?Cr=18




This 300D is also interesting as it has a manual transmission. Miles are very high though. I'm not really into diesels, but you almost never see a 300 with a manual.

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...4809822/?Cr=23

[260ebenz]

The silver 300SE with the low kms the car has velour trim clearly the car is an import.

Not sure what the seller means by this statement?

"Since last road worthy chattel has completed 50,000km/h".

What is the chattel?

I am wary if a Mercedes that is advertised cheaply.

Manual 300D sure is rare to see in Australia but the car has 450,000kms on the clock.

[abl567]

That's super cool! Turn up in that in a pair of flares, polyester shirt and cuban heels and heads would turn!

[Patrick_R]

Gents
I have seen this lovely 79 280E advertised a couple of times.
Great car for not a lot of money.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/12023...utm_source=sms

[c107]

Originally Posted by Patrick_R

Gents
I have seen this lovely 79 280E advertised a couple of times.
Great car for not a lot of money.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/12023...utm_source=sms

It looks like a nice car and one of the more desirable of the W123's. I think the reason why its been for sale so long is that the price is probably a little high for a car without working A/C but if the A/C was working you could raise the price a grand so.

[Styria]

Well, I agree with C107 regarding the dealer's price. He always aims for the sky. The car itself - nowadays, not sure about the leather upholstery, nor the manual transmission. Sure, might be rare, but MB transmission ratios for MBs probably have their origins in the '50s. At least, that's my experience with a 220SE Finnie and a 280SE 3.5 Coupe.

I really like the other two cars that Bryce posted about a bit more - especially the Wagon. Very nice. regards Styria

N.B. By the way, I spotted this Aston Martin Rapide - doesn't that name just saunter down your tongue ? http://www.alexhollandclassiccars.co...e-s-auto-my06/ Regards Styria

[Patrick_R]

Not sure if this qualifies as a “ car of the week” is there somewhere this type of car should be posted on the forum?

Anyway,
Here it is.
In all its glory with a 5L Holden injected V8.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes...wAAOSwy3JcPAsE

[c107]

Originally Posted by Patrick_R

Not sure if this qualifies as a “ car of the week” is there somewhere this type of car should be posted on the forum?

Anyway,
Here it is.
In all its glory with a 5L Holden injected V8.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes...wAAOSwy3JcPAsE

The thread is for anything interesting that catches your eye, so perfectly fine to post this car. We've even had non Mercedes posted here.

[motec 6.9]

While this is a base model a 1992 180E it has a documented 29000km from new anybody want a time capsule once after market stereo is removed. At $12000 I think it's an exceptional buy. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...AG-AD-16863202

[Patrick_R]

That is a nice car Motec.
Great find.