Shannons 6.9sold $66000

[motec 6.9]

Ok Styria here is the one for $40000 pretty ordinary car no stereo rips in velour and fading appears to have collapsed seats as well. Claims 150000km but looks a lot higher http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-4821483&Cr=0

 

[motec 6.9]

Here is the one for $39500 looks to be a better car but pictures show it sitting down no engine pictures but from what I can see interior has fading on wood but sheep skins fitted so seats may be ok. http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-4753817&Cr=2

 

[Helmet]

The buyer may have seen the car during one of the viewings in the weeks prior. I have bought a car on shannons auction via internet, but I saw it the week before when I went to see the cars.

This

 

[Styria]

Kennetts car was Thistle Green not Silver Green, as I recall

Hi Anthony, there never was a 'thistle green' colour - it should always read Silver Green. Mind you, I can understand why you would called "thistle" - it's been described as such for years. Also, something noteworthy to mention about this thread - more than 2000 lookers. There must be some people that know about TK. Regards. Styria

 

[Styria]

Ok Styria here is the one for $40000 pretty ordinary car no stereo rips in velour and fading appears to have collapsed seats as well. Claims 150000km but looks a lot higher http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-4821483&Cr=0

Geoff, your assessment is spot on. Thank you for that. In fact, if I may add a little comment - the interior is horrible - stained and faded, totally collapsed rear seat, door trims dirty. From a professional point of view, the velour upholstery is extremely difficult to duplicate as suitable materials are almost non-existent. Regards. Styria

 

[Styria]

Here is the one for $39500 looks to be a better car but pictures show it sitting down no engine pictures but from what I can see interior has fading on wood but sheep skins fitted so seats may be ok. http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-4753817&Cr=2

Yes, it does seem a nicer car. However, again the parchment upholstery - very few cars I know of with decent and attractive condition. Sheepskin covers, as a rule, provide excellent protection for the original leather underneath. So long as the sheepskins were fitted early enough. Regards. Styria

 

[260ebenz]

This relates to the topic and the discussion about the 450SEL Mercedes and here is an old pic of Kennett and his 450SEL 6.9.

 

[abl567]

Do NOT buy a used car off either of these men!

 

[motec 6.9]

Which men Ant . I am just fussy.

 

[260ebenz]

Did Jeff Kennett also have a white 280SEL W116?

Who is the guy standing next to Kennett in the photo?

Classic 1998 movie Ronin was on tonight De Nero was in a brown 6.9 which was driven at high speed and dodged & weaved quite a few bullets lucky it was only a movie!

 

[260ebenz]

Another pic of Kennett's 450SEL 6.9 looks to be taken at a country Victoria town maybe I am wrong?

 

[abl567]

Correct Tim, near Kinglake

 

[aussie 6.9]

Looks like a good result but somehow I have missed what Ks are on the car. Anybody know the previous owner and the odometer reading?

 

[Helmet]

60,000km

 

[c107]

60,000km

This is key. From what I have seen at auctions cars with sub 100k get a 2-2.5x price premium and cars with sub 150k 1.5x. Of course the kms must be verified.

So these people with their inflated numbers on car sales are dreaming if their cars have the typical 250-350 verified and really dreaming if above or unverified.

 

[260ebenz]

Correct Tim, near Kinglake

That is where the tragic bushfires took place Ant?

 

[260ebenz]

60,000km

Hi Helmet is the 450SEL 6.9 going to be in your workshop let us know if the kilometres are indeed genuine?

 

[BenzBoy]

Hi Helmet is the 450SEL 6.9 going to be in your workshop let us know if the kilometres are indeed genuine?

Hang on a bit Tim - let's think about the privacy of the owner.
Regards,
Brian

 

[260ebenz]

Hang on a bit Tim - let's think about the privacy of the owner.
Regards,
Brian

Of course Brian.

 

[Oversize]

I don't think there was any pix of the speedo and I'm wondering if it has been replaced at some point with a regular 240kmh unit....