Car of the week

[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/1202...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

 

[c107]

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/1202...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&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.com/2015-aston-martin-rapide-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/Mercede...864564?hash=item23b410f134:g:uNwAAOSwy3JcPAsE

 

[c107]

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/Mercede...864564?hash=item23b410f134:g:uNwAAOSwy3JcPAsE

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.

 

[Patrick_R]

Sweet

There are plenty of shockers out there.

 

[c107]

It is back now with the right model designation:
https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=11201&lid=1741456

Another Green SEC, this time a 420SEC that is being advertised as a 560.

https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=10784&lid=1698716

I prefer the other one, but if you want a collection of green SECs you could buy both!

 

[Michel]

A couple of nice 450s

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercede...c:g:ChAAAOSw76lcRo5i:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

450 SEL Ikon Gold






https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercede...1:g:eWkAAOSw1T1cRtcg:rk:4:pf:1&frcectupt=true

450 SE 1978 (Red)

 

[c107]

A couple of nice 450s

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercede...c:g:ChAAAOSw76lcRo5i:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

450 SEL Ikon Gold


https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercede...1:g:eWkAAOSw1T1cRtcg:rk:4:pf:1&frcectupt=true

450 SE 1978 (Red)

Both look like nice cars in period colours. I will be interested to see the bidding on the gold one. Probably the odometer being broken so long and the slight front end damage will keep the price reasonable. Depending on what it is, it could be a good buy if the service history shows regular servicing.

The red one looks expensive for what it is, but still a good looking car.

Being late 450s make them more desirable to most (outside the 6.9 of course!)

 

[Michel]

Besides the red colour, to me the 450SE is more desirable (although it is pricey) and fun to drive as you can feel the extra power from the lighter (shorter) body.

 

[Patrick_R]

The gold car will get some good bids for sure a nice well presented car with a decent history by the sounds of it.
A few small jobs to do, but seems everything works as it should.

The red car is way to overpriced and with all its faults especially the air cond being un operational for so long, and all its other issues, and considering no one will be allowed to drive it, it is no more than a $5-6k car.

It has had rust issues in the past that’s have been rectified, but cars either have rust or they don’t, there will be more lurking somewhere.

No wonder the boot paint is having issues, a $4500 respray is a cheap closed door respray with everything masked up for sure.

This car will attract zero bids.
Lastly his attitude will deter buyers also.

 

[Michel]

A very sweet looking SLC at a reasonnable price, although it needs a bit of tidying up.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BARGAIN...4:g:wo4AAOSwoZlb~REp:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

 

[c107]

A very sweet looking SLC at a reasonnable price, although it needs a bit of tidying up.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BARGAIN...4:g:wo4AAOSwoZlb~REp:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

If not rusty, this could be a great buy for somebody. Its been for sale for a while too, so if you rocked up with some cash a bit below his asking price, I dare say you would be driving home in an SLC.

 

[Patrick_R]

Nice find Michel,
Not a bad starting price for what appears to be a pretty original car.

Agreed Bryce,
Cash will buy it cheaper for sure.

 

[Styria]

Unless I am mistaken, the red colour of the 450SE must be the same as Craig's 6.9 that Michel wanted to buy at one stage, but Craig, being as crafty as he is, beat Michel to the punch. I have my doubts, however, if Michel would have been really "over the moon" had he been successful. The car itself is fine, albeit a little pricey, but one can't really get a good look at the carpets and front seats. Regards Styria

 

[Styria]

One of a number of additional cars of the week. This one, unfortunately, I have not seen personally, but nevertheless it makes for a wonderful addition to the thread. Honestly, I am simply bitten by this exquisite, almost, piece of art. Just look at the interior, the radio, the everything, plus the beautiful Swiss countryside as a bonus. Regards Styria
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/...-chrysler-town-and-country-convertible/730075

 

[Styria]

Again, one of the many cars from one of the Auction houses. This Roadmaster is, again quite exquisite, and probably on a par with the Town and Country Car shown in the previous thread. Love the colour - so refreshing, and clearly outlining the finer coachlines of this Buick Convertible. Regards Styria

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/...0005-1948-buick-roadmaster-convertible/702429

 

[Styria]

1936 Horch Roadster - I saw one of those when I was over in Europe in 2005. What a beautiful car. Perhaps not quite as exclusive as a contemporary Mercedes 540K, but just feast your eyes on the engine bay and the dash layout. Strange it may seem to find some significant imperfection in a highly competent restoration such as this - one of my pet observations. Examine closely the positioning of the pleats on the front seats. They do not line up ! Wow ! Otherwise, very, very nice and much sought after. Regards Styria

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/...-horch-853-special-roadster-recreation/735143

 

[Patrick_R]

Fantastic choices there Styria.

The Buick Roadnaster was used as the basis for Australia’s very first production car.
The Holden 48-215.

 

[Styria]

1956 Mercedes 300S Roadster - again, what a beautiful looking car. Perhaps the Convertible version of this model may top it, but nevertheless it's difficult to not be impressed by the workmanship and elegance. Parks and I (me helping to dismantle) have restored an interior of one of these cars, albeit a Saloon version...The complexity of the door trims is unbelievable, as are the back rests of the front seat - more than God knows how many sharp tacks were holding everything together and where it was supposed to fit.

Also, have a look at the dash, instruments and switches - just unbelievable and all of that from a manufacturer that was bombed out of existence a mere eleven years earlier. That in itself is a miracle. Regards Styria

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19/paris/lots/r0019-1956-mercedes-benz-300-sc-coupé/733001