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Michel

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Michel a SLR in Sydney

Yes, yes, yes...
one of the ultimate Benzes...😛
But I’d have to sell one of my properties to afford it 🙄
 

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And that is a problem :p
 
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This 300SE has less than 24 hours to go and with the current bidding at less than $1500 seems like it could be excellent buying:

https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=17044&lid=2280387&pgn=1&pgs=100


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FIN WDB1260242A421031
Model 300 SE
Engine 103981 22 061189
Transmission 722319 03 108616
Order Number 0 8 901 10969
Order Location AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION
Interior LEATHER - PALOMINO (274)
Paint 1 IMPALA BROWN METALLIC (441U)
Delivery Date 1988-06-21
Approx. Build Date 1988-06
Code Description
233 FOGLAMP WIRING FOR FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, AUSTRALIA, SWEDEN, NORWAY
240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
280 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL AND LEATHER GEAR SHIFT KNOB
286 LUGGAGE NETS ON DRIVER RESTS L AND R
412 ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF WITH TILTING DEVICE
420 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR
430 HEADREST IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT
440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)
480 SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
507 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT AND RIGHT, HEATED (ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE ON THE RIGHT)
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
588 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AND ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT AND REAR DOORS)
599 HEAT ABSORBING GLASS FOR SIDE AND REAR WINDOW PANES; HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, SINGLE-SHEET SAFETY GLASS
615 LAMP UNIT, ASYMMETRICAL L.H. TRAFFIC, AND FRONT AND REAR DOOR COURTESY LAMPS
625 VERSION FOR AUSTRALIA
640 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS
677 TROPICAL BATTERY
731 WOOD TRIM, BURRED WALNUT ROOT
808 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
877 READING LAMP IN THE REAR

Mercedes Benz VIN decoded at https://www.lastvin.com/vin/1735zAJLBZXEmyMQv
 
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This looks like a really nice SEL:

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/riverwood/cars-vans-utes/mercedes-benz-560-sel/1251578653


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FIN WDB1260392A262204
Model 560 SEL
Engine 117968 22 011777
Transmission 722323 02 759105
Order Number 0 6 901 11083
Order Location AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION
Interior LEATHER - BEIGE (275)
Paint 1 NAUTICAL BLUE METALLIC (929U)
Delivery Date 1986-06-12
Approx. Build Date 1986-06
Code Description
233 FOGLAMP WIRING FOR FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, AUSTRALIA, SWEDEN, NORWAY
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
596 WINDSHIELD, UNTINTED
613 HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
625 VERSION FOR AUSTRALIA
677 TROPICAL BATTERY
806 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR

Mercedes Benz VIN decoded at https://www.lastvin.com/vin/8vKkQA8N3oREyprWo
 

260ebenz

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This 300SE has less than 24 hours to go and with the current bidding at less than $1500 seems like it could be excellent buying:

https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=17044&lid=2280387&pgn=1&pgs=100


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FIN WDB1260242A421031
Model 300 SE
Engine 103981 22 061189
Transmission 722319 03 108616
Order Number 0 8 901 10969
Order Location AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION
Interior LEATHER - PALOMINO (274)
Paint 1 IMPALA BROWN METALLIC (441U)
Delivery Date 1988-06-21
Approx. Build Date 1988-06
Code Description
233 FOGLAMP WIRING FOR FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, AUSTRALIA, SWEDEN, NORWAY
240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
280 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL AND LEATHER GEAR SHIFT KNOB
286 LUGGAGE NETS ON DRIVER RESTS L AND R
412 ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF WITH TILTING DEVICE
420 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR
430 HEADREST IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT
440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)
480 SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
507 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT AND RIGHT, HEATED (ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE ON THE RIGHT)
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
588 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AND ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT AND REAR DOORS)
599 HEAT ABSORBING GLASS FOR SIDE AND REAR WINDOW PANES; HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, SINGLE-SHEET SAFETY GLASS
615 LAMP UNIT, ASYMMETRICAL L.H. TRAFFIC, AND FRONT AND REAR DOOR COURTESY LAMPS
625 VERSION FOR AUSTRALIA
640 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS
677 TROPICAL BATTERY
731 WOOD TRIM, BURRED WALNUT ROOT
808 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
877 READING LAMP IN THE REAR

Mercedes Benz VIN decoded at https://www.lastvin.com/vin/1735zAJLBZXEmyMQv

The 300SE is the same colour as my old car certainly does look like it?

Look at the temp gauge and what’s up with the engine bay caked in crap?!

Did the car end up selling and for how much?
 
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The 300SE is the same colour as my old car certainly does look like it?

Look at the temp gauge and what’s up with the engine bay caked in crap?!

Did the car end up selling and for how much?

The Auction ended with the price still quite low. I can't remember the price but I think it was less than $2,000. I would imagine that there was a reserve, as I think a more realistic price is somewhere between $8-$14k
 
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This 280SE looks quite nice other than the faded paint.
As you know I am partial to the W126 in signal red.

https://www.graysonline.com/lot/000...-mercedes-benz-280se-automatic-sedan?spr=true

One day left at $1200


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FIN WDB12602222055942
Model 280 SE
Engine 110989 22 011803
Transmission 722300 02 159916
Order Number 0 1 901 12756
Order Location AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION
Interior MB-TEX - BEIGE (135A)
Paint 1 SIGNAL RED (568U)
Delivery Date 1982-02-09
Code Description
420 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR
440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)
466 CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM
470 ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
484 SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION AND UNDERSHIELDS
505 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT, ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE (R.H.D.)
533 INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION WITHOUT RADIO SET
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
588 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AND ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT AND REAR DOORS)
599 HEAT ABSORBING GLASS FOR SIDE AND REAR WINDOW PANES; HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, SINGLE-SHEET SAFETY GLASS
615 LAMP UNIT, ASYMMETRICAL L.H. TRAFFIC, AND FRONT AND REAR DOOR COURTESY LAMPS
625 VERSION FOR AUSTRALIA
674 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY, TROPICAL VERSION
802 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR

Mercedes Benz VIN decoded at https://www.lastvin.com/vin/MjxRadXVRoN2eoXrm
 

Michel

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I love the colour even faded... (nothing that Jerry can't fix):p

However, I used to have a W126 280SE and sadly, it was such a slug box :(
 

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Perhaps the ignition was retarded ? These DOHC engines perform very well when in proper tune. ie 36% BTC at mid thirties RPM ..:) Vacuum disconnected.

98 octane Fuel ??
 
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I love the colour even faded... (nothing that Jerry can't fix):p

However, I used to have a W126 280SE and sadly, it was such a slug box :(

Yes the Australian version suffered a lot with the low compression and retarded ignition.

You can get over the 2nd, but not the first.
 
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It’s amazing how cheap these are. And without some of the features that get very expensive to maintain such as SBC brakes, air suspension, ABC etc.

Bryce
 
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