just an FYI, not ssociated with car or seller

http://www.carsyoufix.com/view/79mer450c2

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

Holy cow! If it weren't 1200 miles away I would jump on that.
Nice find.

I wonder whats wrong with it, other than the missing key interlock for the ignition.

Also missing the 6.9 trunk badge.. no engine pics. Can't see if there is the hydro adjustment wheel

Hmmm, I don't think this is gonna be a 6.9. It doesn't have the 6.9 specific US bumpers, but instead the standard issue W116 ones. Also, don't the US version 6.9's also have rear headrest, this one doesn't have those either. Wish it were a 6.9 I'd buy it. for sure.

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Mercedes Fleet:
2004 CL600 Designo Espresso SPORT
2004 S600 Designo Espresso SPORT/Lorinser Pkg.
1999 S320
1988 300TE
1972 280SEL 4.5
Diesel Fleet:
2014 GL350 Blutec
1987 300SDL Blk/Blk 4 place seating #18 head
1987 300SDL Smk Slv/Burgangy #17 head
1986 300SDL Blk Pearl/Palomino #14 head w/ 280K
1984 Lincoln Mark VII Fact BMW Turbo Diesel

VIN shows it not to be a 6.9

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Hanno
'79 6.9 Sold (after 27 years)
'83 280SL, 5 spd.
'94 E320 Sdn. 5 spd conversion
'02 E320 Sdn.(on loan to mom!)
'87 300E (5 spd. conversion) Sold
'05 E500 Wagon

and I pass.. If I am going to buy a w116 it will be a 6.9

That 2-tone 91 Caprice Classic looks mighty tempting

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Prost!

What kinda JAMF wheels are those on there? Geez...

Just as I figured from the pictures.

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Mercedes Fleet:
2004 CL600 Designo Espresso SPORT
2004 S600 Designo Espresso SPORT/Lorinser Pkg.
1999 S320
1988 300TE
1972 280SEL 4.5
Diesel Fleet:
2014 GL350 Blutec
1987 300SDL Blk/Blk 4 place seating #18 head
1987 300SDL Smk Slv/Burgangy #17 head
1986 300SDL Blk Pearl/Palomino #14 head w/ 280K
1984 Lincoln Mark VII Fact BMW Turbo Diesel

Hanno is right. 116033 is a 4.5. 6.9 is 116036. Too bad but I'd buy it just for the chassis. Swap my 6.9-specific parts over to get rid of the rust. Might be a job but rust is the death knell ---especially in my part of the country.

The $600.00 doesn't go far when the rust has come to visit.

sparky

I sent the place an e-mail last night. Maybe he changed the listing, maybe not.

It's a parts car no matter what.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

I sent thefollowing message to them:

Just an FYI:

The vehicle is just a standard 450SEL 4.5, not a 6.9.

A 6.9 has the self leveling suspension, with a push pull knob on the dash above the steering wheel. The 6.9 also has upgraded “burl” woodwork. Lastly, the 6.9 has different bumpers, and most have rear headrests.

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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12
1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
2007 GL CDI. Wifes

Yep, pretty much what I previously said in an earlier post.

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Mercedes Fleet:
2004 CL600 Designo Espresso SPORT
2004 S600 Designo Espresso SPORT/Lorinser Pkg.
1999 S320
1988 300TE
1972 280SEL 4.5
Diesel Fleet:
2014 GL350 Blutec
1987 300SDL Blk/Blk 4 place seating #18 head
1987 300SDL Smk Slv/Burgangy #17 head
1986 300SDL Blk Pearl/Palomino #14 head w/ 280K
1984 Lincoln Mark VII Fact BMW Turbo Diesel

At any rate, it seemed to work, they changed their ad. Have to respect them for that!

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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12
1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
2007 GL CDI. Wifes

I seriously doubt that it's a 6.9.

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Roger E.