Car of the week

[c107]

I’ll ask around.
What as the asking price again please mate?

Asking $12k.

Cheers.

 

[c107]

This is a pretty nice car:

https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=37781&lid=3976629&pgn=1&pgs=100&fbclid=IwAR1me90s0UoXjAnSciUJWajHZPpQScJkZlWq8XYJuXLGHv1V2II3DOfkFS8

 

[c107]

1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SE

Year: 1978
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 450SE
Body: 4-Door Sedan
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Odometer: Indicating 206,496 Kilometres
Engine: 4.5 V8 Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Colour: Light Blue
Seats: 5
Description/extras: Air Conditioning, Power windows, Cruise control, Leather interior, Climate control. Wool seat covers, plaque, trophy and Mercedes floor mats in boot, spare tyre, wood trim.

 

[Patrick_R]

That is a lovely car Bryce for sure.
If the photographer is using a phone, he has it set wrong on a few pics which makes the car look odd, even sitting up at the front, and leaning as well, some other pics show it as ok.

 

[BenzBoy]

Lots of mould in the boot and on the spare wheel which would need to investigated lest its cousin, Rust, also be present.
Regards,
Brian

 

[Patrick_R]

This car should pull good money.
If only I had the space
it has hub caps

 

[c107]

Love the interior on this W124:

 

[BenzBoy]

That is a proper interior!
Regards,
Brian

 

[BenzBoy]

Probably worth considering: https://www.lawsons.com.au/asp/fullcatalogue.asp?salelot=9621H++++++1+&refno=31956356&image=0

 

[Patrick_R]

Not a bad looking car Brian.

 

[Styria]

Lots of mould in the boot and on the spare wheel which would need to investigated lest its cousin, Rust, also be present.
Regards,
Brian

BenzBoy, I am with you. The interior is just not good enough - carpet that wears poorly and is probably stiff as a board, the front door boards have lost all foam, the back seat looks tired.........no, not for me. It is an old car, and looks an old car from an interior point of view. Regards Styria

 

[Styria]

Love the interior on this W124:

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Now that is an agreeable motor car. In quite lopvely condition. Yes please ! Regards Styria

 

[Styria]

I thought that 6.9 was a bit of a basket case and was very lucky to get that price. Needed everything. Paint was stuffed, mechanical work. The works.

Hi Bryce, how do you know all that ? None of this info I was able to obtain from the advertisement. I had thought that the car looked okay as such....Regards Styria

 

[Styria]

This is one I spotted parked in a Shopping Centre - by crickey, I'll be...it looks just so much like my GB. I couldn't help myself - the photo really shows this car in such a pleasant light. Anyone agree ? Regards Styria

 

[Styria]

I spotted this Bentley just around the corner from my premises. It's obviously a car used for ceremonial occasions such as weddings, divorces (?) - well, it doesn't really matter in the long run. I just loved the colour combination of the car and its elegant shape.

 

[Styria]

Actually, whilst it is a Sedanca De Ville style, I wonder if it would actually be functional. Regards Styria

 

[Patrick_R]

Please correct me if I’m wrong, is this an Austin Princess?

 

[BenzBoy]

It is a 1964 Austine Princess VDP.
As it is styled to look like a Bentley the comparison is appropriate. 0-60 in 23.5 seconds so not a fast car...
You can see more of it here - https://www.7thheaven.com.au/classic-wedding-cars.htm
I suspect from the style of the door handles that it might be bodied by James Young but I am not certain without a chassis number.
Regards,
Brian

 

[Styria]

Actually, whilst it is a Sedanca De Ville style, I wonder if it would actually be functional. Regards Styria

 

[Styria]

It is a 1964 Austine Princess VDP.
As it is styled to look like a Bentley the comparison is appropriate. 0-60 in 23.5 seconds so not a fast car...
You can see more of it here - https://www.7thheaven.com.au/classic-wedding-cars.htm
I suspect from the style of the door handles that it might be bodied by James Young but I am not certain without a chassis number.
Regards,
Brian

Well silly old me, I just spotted it as I was leaving my factory, and on the way home I stopped my car. Traffic was heavy and my attention was mainly drawn to the two tone colour scheme and the graceful lines. BenzBoy, there was mention of the Wedding Hire company on somewhere on the back of the car, but I decided not to publish that particular photo. Regards Styria