So here it is (as it was) when it came home, and after a quick bath to remove all the cedar pollen and lichens growing on the paintwork. The paint was physically rough to the touch, and the clear coat on the hood (guessing it was repainted at some point?) is in tough shape.

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Current stable:
1995 E320 149K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 120K (SLoL)

Black Sheep:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)