ANF Posted 2December, 2015 Report Share Posted 2December, 2015 It may happen with the new Panamera??Don't much like the new AMG GT it looks odd - the front and back styling do not gel, the SLS was much better in my eyes tazzieman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 2December, 2015 Report Share Posted 2December, 2015 Nice car! I wish mine had a first aid kit like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zelrik911 Posted 11December, 2015 Report Share Posted 11December, 2015 I have had 2 MB 450s - an 450SEL & a 450SL. Both were capable cars, reliable and quite easy to fix for a DIY person.A few years ago I was getting an old guy to fix up a vintage Matchless bike engine & in his shed I saw what I thought was a classic 190 Mercedes.But it was a 2 door, which I hadnt seen before, turns out it was an 170 (not 190) - ex nazi Afrika Korp radio car captured outside Egypt by Aussie troops in 1943?? It was bought back here repainted & converted to RHD. The elderly owner had bought it off a couple of uni students in Carlton in the mid 1960s. Everybody had forgotten its 'history' & it was just an old cheap car. Saddly he didnt want to part with it - I would have loved to paint it in its original Afrika colours. Australia does have a lot of interesting old cars. (Photo from Google!) tazzieman and Russ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 Classics at the beach today. First time in 6 years I've seen 3 old Mercs. We are starting a wave...Ron Burgundy is a 280SE (daily drive) , Blackie is a 3.5L 280SE (part of a huge eclectic collection of cars owned (& driven++) by a guy who did targa in a 1963 Fintail) and that's my '67 250S on the right. The 2 outer cars are being used at my son's wedding next week ; I think we'll keep Blackie aside for other occasions... SteveF, ByronBayChris and ANF 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 My dad had a green 450SL when I was a toddler which he sold back in the late 1980s to purchase a 928S. He had a much better experience with the Merc!Ive been considering the 2016 A45 AMG as a daily driver. 280kw with dual clutch transmission - goes like the a shower of shit for a hot hatch! Enough room for a couple of kids in the back too which is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 Lovely! Making me jealous......! Think we saw the burgundy one in Sorell last week?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 31January, 2016 Report Share Posted 31January, 2016 Sundays...two middle aged gents , Walter & Ron SteveF and ANF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 31January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 31January, 2016 I always prefer no-grille versions, even though the paint gets messed up with bugs and rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 3February, 2016 Report Share Posted 3February, 2016 (edited) You couldn't not drive one of these regularly , if it were part of a collection. Edited 3February, 2016 by tazzieman LeeM and ANF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 5February, 2016 Report Share Posted 5February, 2016 A holiday along the Mille Miglia route might be worth investigating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 5February, 2016 Report Share Posted 5February, 2016 One of my clients has a 250se. I haven't asked for vin to find out which model.It is terribly rusty, doors, guards etc, and the chrome work is mostly damaged/dented. The interior has been recovered by a pimp as well.I know it's a bleak picture. Sad.If someone could use any of it though. PM me. It's in the northern rivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6February, 2016 Report Share Posted 6February, 2016 If it is 4 door then it would be a w108 same as my old car and now tazzie's except fuel injected. Unfortunately a lot of these cars end up that way.If a coupe then a w111 and good ones are worth quite a bit.Both from mid 60s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 6February, 2016 Report Share Posted 6February, 2016 It's 4 door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 21February, 2016 Report Share Posted 21February, 2016 Picked up the "twin" yesterday. It will keep me quite busy over the next few months. Engine sounds strong ; needs brake, suspension and some bodywork and the usual window/door seals etc etc etc!Automatic 1966 250S ByronBayChris, ANF, SteveF and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 21February, 2016 Report Share Posted 21February, 2016 I hope you enjoy this one too.Glad they are back together and to a good home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 21February, 2016 Report Share Posted 21February, 2016 Get to work on that fence post and letter box first! And put that recyclables bin away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 21February, 2016 Report Share Posted 21February, 2016 Get to work on that fence post and letter box first! And put that recyclables bin away.That is leaving , not arriving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 22February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 22February, 2016 Saw a nicely restored 230E yesterday. Unfortunately it had to succumbed to the local lads obsession with dropping them on the deck. The massive camber on the back wheels just looks ridiculous to me, but apparently that's the thing. Still, at least it had nice paint and chrome and still rocked the original wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 22February, 2016 Report Share Posted 22February, 2016 Saw a nicely restored 230E yesterday. Unfortunately it had to succumbed to the local lads obsession with dropping them on the deck. The massive camber on the back wheels just looks ridiculous to me, but apparently that's the thing. Still, at least it had nice paint and chrome and still rocked the original wheels.Do you mean a 60's 230SE or an 80's 230E. 80's 230E should not have that much chamber when lowered due to suspension setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22February, 2016 Report Share Posted 22February, 2016 They're only original once! Why spoil them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 22February, 2016 Report Share Posted 22February, 2016 That is leaving , not arriving...You bought a car from someone who conducts themselves in that manner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 22February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 22February, 2016 (edited) Do you mean a 60's 230SE or an 80's 230E. 80's 230E should not have that much chamber when lowered due to suspension setup?w115 We had a mint-green 230.4 for a while Edited 22February, 2016 by Coastr ANF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22February, 2016 Report Share Posted 22February, 2016 You bought a car from someone who conducts themselves in that manner?ANF , a comrade whom I trust with my life KGB and ANF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 22February, 2016 Report Share Posted 22February, 2016 Ah, I see, between the 2...It can get a little muddy around the W114/ W115.... there was a 230 4 cylinder (w115) and a 230 6 cylinder (w114)...Nice little cars, almost bought one on a couple of occasions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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