I wasn't sure where to introduce myself and ask some questions, but as I'll most likely be spending most of my time in the diesel section, I figured it'd be best.

Anyway, I'm a college student out of Conroe (I'm up in College Station during the school year) and I've been a lover of classic Mercedes for as long as I can remember. I've spent some time lurking here and I'm glad there are as many talented and experienced enthusiasts ready and willing to help. I may own a newer BMW, but my passion lies with the mid '60s-late '80s Merc's. Anything from the W108 to the R107. My favorite, though is a certain C123 300CD in Petrolblau on Palomino leather (or Bamboo MB-Tex).

So enough back story, my true intention is obtaining a C123 or W123 diesel to restore to presentable, daily driver condition. Obviously, as a college student funds are, well, nigh on non-existent. I have enough to maybe get a runner, but more likely a decent parts car. I have no experience wrenching and I look forward to learning from the sagely bunch here (wise, but not old ).

Of course, I've encountered many problems- experience, funding, storage, you name it. There was a gentleman in my area who restored C123s and I went out with a friend to check out a car last year, but it was a bit much for our abilities and budget. I emailed him again earlier this week to see if he was still restoring C123s, but I have yet to get a response. Basically, long story short, if someone was willing to let me "apprentice" for them, I would be forever grateful.

Crimony that was a long diatribe. Thanks for any help or just for reading this

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Vehicles:
2004 BMW E46 330i 6-speed
Looking for a cheap and unique Mercedes to restore