hey, we all hate rust.

but the car sounds pretty good for the price or perhaps for a little less. before thinking of replacing that rear quarter i would try to straighten it. replacing them is a job for experts imho. pounding it out and filling the low spots isnt too hard.

the blowby is a bit much but using proper oil and changing it every 3k may bring some of that out.

a 240 stick is the ultimate beginner mb. durable easy to work on and simple. not much to go wrong, but it has all the structure and fine handling of the expensive benzes.

good luck

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.