All it takes is one trip to the local stealerships to see what kinds of over priced trash heaps they have for sale. Yes, maintaining an older benz is a challenge; you become a professional auto restorer.

That said, once the restoration is complete, you now have a car that is 1000% better than the current "we'll offer you cash for your beautiful, well engineered Mercedes so you can trade it in on a "Jap Aluminum Can" car dealer programs.