Yes, I believe it's the first year for twin-turboing this V12. I also think 2007 was the first year for the updated S class from the W220. As a general rule, I like to stay away from the first years (Bought many many GM cars)... As a model or chassis style ages, it seems the bugs are identified and dealt with better.

I think you guys are all spot on. As much as I'd like this car, there are too many unknowns and "what if's". With the (likely) potential to spend a great deal of money and other resources is too high. Just from this latest collision mishap, I suppose the initial body work estimate could easily double when additional issues are discovered.

So with that said, I'm shelving this project. It goes without saying...this is an invaluable forum and I'm grateful for all the brilliant minds and ideas that come from it. Thank you all.

Now...the hunt is on for a more viable project. Details to follow........

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Current:
11 MB S550 4Matic, 55k miles, Designo Black/Black
14 Ford F150 XLT Lariat Crew, 73k miles, 5.0
Coyote V8 4x4. Black/tan.
09 GMC Envoy Denali, 5.3 V8, 4x4 SWB. 38k miles,
Jewel Red/Med Gray.

Gone:
87 MB 300SDL, 320k miles, Astral Silver/Blue.
98 VW Jetta TDI, 488k miles, Classic Green/Gray.
85 Olds 98 Brougham FWD, 4.3 DIESEL V6, 80k
miles, 3x Gray.

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