Thanks, darlin' -- working on it!

Good thought, Jeremy. The top-end shops won't (I asked!), 'cause they say they end up in court instead of spending their time fixin' great cars. Still, there should be someone willing to make a buck or two.

It's worth it to me to make sure that 1) I get something close to her true value, and 2) I create a precedent that any of us can use against insurance toads when the next classic MB gives it's life for it's driver.

Sunny

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Anthracite 1980 300D -- 64k original miles with a new engine, on the road again!
Silver 300D -- second owner, Sunny's old baby, Ilse, 210 miles,
Having to thin the herd….
Silver 1983 300SD -- second owner, 325k miles
Gold 1981 300D -- well-traveled, solid little car
Beige 1984 300D -- 292k miles, grease machine, parting out
Seafoam green 1981 300SD -- 250k, windshield frame damage
too many assorted w123 & w126 cars, parts cars, and extras