Car of the week

[Patrick_R]

Not my cup of tea Michel.

I’m boring,
I like nothing more than an original wheel a car was produced with

 

[c107]

Great colour on this 280SE:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/274097417440?ul_noapp=true

 

[Michel]

Great colour on this 280SE:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/274097417440?ul_noapp=true

I like that rare colour

 

[Patrick_R]

One owner to boot.
This will be interesting to see what she pulls.

 

[Michel]

One owner to boot.
This will be interesting to see what she pulls.

It's the second time it's been listed.

 

[aussie 6.9]

The crazy situation in the old car market at the moment is a similar age and condition Holden or Falcon would bring 20 or $30000!

 

[Patrick_R]

I might go take a look at this when I’m next in Melbourne

 

[SEL_69L]

Not too surprising, to my way of thinking.

My first Holden was one of those horrid 4 Cylinder 1750 Toranas, (Vauxhall Viva derived), with the Bedford light truck engine !
I wouldn't mind if I had one (owned one?) now, because it would be associated with lots of good memories, much earlier in my life.

Try to buy a V8 Torana. Most people associate those with Bathurst racing which continues to have a huge public following.

In latter days I have been able to rationalise my thinking a bit.
My V6 W202 is a much better and cheaper alternative to a 6 cylinder UC Torana, but it is roughly the same size and shape.

 

[Patrick_R]

What a shame.

This car seemed to be really nice, great interior low k.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1233...s_VIPGallery&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

 

[Michel]

What a shame.

This car seemed to be really nice, great interior low k.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1233...s_VIPGallery&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

Not my favourite... bagged nor original.

 

[Patrick_R]

I’ve always liked the front of this model.
My dad’s nephew in law, Neil Fletcher had a 2 door model like this before he bought the 450SLC that Bryce now owns.

 

[c107]

1935 Mercedes-Benz 290 2 DOOR CABRIOLET B (unfinished Project)

https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=14005&lid=2046182&pgn=1&pgs=100

 

[c107]

This 280S looks straight and clean. Be interesting to see how much it goes for. Not really a fan of white cars, but this one is not bad:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/283680718143?ul_noapp=true

 

[Michel]

Somehow I don’t find it appealing.
It’s just too plain for my liking

 

[motec 6.9]

Well seeing as the Commodore has been announced today it's in run out I thought this would be a fitting car off the week a Calais Tourer wagon for just under 30K with just over 8000km https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/de...7097684?pageSource=details&id=OAG-AD-17097684

 

[c107]

This superb import 280SE has an interior the colour of Donald Trump's face.
https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=14489&lid=2070362&pgn=1&pgs=100

real poverty spec, no tacho and doesn't look like ABS either.

 

[BenzBoy]

I do like the colour combination.
I do not like the auction house's spiel ;
As with all vehicles sold in the Classic Car Division, they have been well looked after by their previous owners. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of vehicles, Lloyds Auctions are unable to physically inspect every aspect of each vehicle and the description which should be used as a guide only have been compiled after speaking with the owners. Lloyds Auctions sells these vehicles under standard auction conditions that offers no statutory warranty or cooling off period. Please feel free to call the Classic Car Division if you have any questions relating to any vehicle. Inspection is highly recommended.
A very careful inspection would be mandatory.
regards,
Brian

 

[c107]

I do like the colour combination.
I do not like the auction house's spiel ;
As with all vehicles sold in the Classic Car Division, they have been well looked after by their previous owners. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of vehicles, Lloyds Auctions are unable to physically inspect every aspect of each vehicle and the description which should be used as a guide only have been compiled after speaking with the owners. Lloyds Auctions sells these vehicles under standard auction conditions that offers no statutory warranty or cooling off period. Please feel free to call the Classic Car Division if you have any questions relating to any vehicle. Inspection is highly recommended.
A very careful inspection would be mandatory.
regards,
Brian

Pretty typical for an auction - its buyer beware. Shannons do that basic inspection but its not anything too detailed. Can get some bargains but you run the risk of buying a lemon.

Its a shame that Mercedes Australia were so conservative with the models they brought here and their standard colours. Also with the options they mandated.

 

[Michel]

Its a shame that Mercedes Australia were so conservative with the models they brought here and their standard colours. Also with the options they mandated.

Don't get me started on Mercedes-Benz in Australia and their 50 shades of grey colours!

 

[motec 6.9]

51 thank you Michel