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11-10-2009, 11:09 AM
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CL 973 450SEL
http://tallahassee.craigslist.org/cto/1452431721.html
I don't have any affiliation with this guy, but it sounded interesting so I called. He doesn't know what he has, or what the real problems are, but he thinks it's got some fuel issues and it has some rot. got it from a dealer that brought it in on trade. If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to go have a look. I'm a diesel guy, so I don't know much about these, but I think it's not the 6.9, assuming he's got the year correct. 
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11-15-2009, 08:18 PM
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so I bought this car. 500.
it's a euro car, based on there being no 491 code and also the headlights w/ wipers - along with various german language literature. it's tough to get much history on these things with a 14 digit VIN
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11-15-2009, 08:20 PM
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Congratulations, Euro cars are a good bit stronger then the US models. Let me know if you need FI parts, I have a few lying around. Is it a 350SEL or a 450SEL? 450SEL's have the vin begining with 116033
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11-15-2009, 09:04 PM
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Per Classic center,
VIN: 11603312012072 Engine: 117983-12-011946 Transmission: 011946 462- Exterior Paint, Beige Metallic 265- Interior Trim, Parchment Leather 401- Single seats 410- Electric sliding roof 437- Safety belts, rear and central 516- Becker radio Grand Prix 531- Automatic antenna 570- Front folding armrest 590- Heat-insulating glass, all-around 640- 15-hole light alloy rims 811- Loudspeaker, sound package in the rear 835- Coir Mats
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11-15-2009, 11:12 PM
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Matt...
Code 640 was incorrectly decoded by the Classic Center, it should just be "ALUMINIUM DISC WHEELS WITH RADIAL-PLY TIRES"; not the 15-hole rims for the W126 (which is also code 640 but 1990 and newer) And I like code 835... kokomaten (cocomats!!)
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11-15-2009, 11:15 PM
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what's weird Alfie is that it currently has 15 hole wheels
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11-15-2009, 11:19 PM
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bundts? or those ugly flat wheels?
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11-15-2009, 11:23 PM
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it has the 126 15 hole wheels. they could use some paint too.
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11-15-2009, 11:24 PM
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640 from 01.10.1969 to 31.12.1989 ALUMINIUM DISC WHEELS WITH RADIAL-PLY TIRES 640 from 01.01.1963 to 31.08.1965 TIRES WITH TUBE 640 from 01.01.1990 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS
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11-15-2009, 11:24 PM
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o well, you have a set of bundts for it to make it correct.
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11-16-2009, 09:28 AM
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here it is guys:
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11-16-2009, 10:49 PM
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Nice Find!!
Looks like a keeper!
Haven't seen too many of this vintage on the road around northern CA but have found far too many in the wrecking yards.I wish I had the money and space to save them  These were truly "state of the art" vehicles when new.I doubt you will be disappointed!
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11-16-2009, 10:58 PM
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Yep thanks for the vid Matt... often times 116s are underrated or not praised enough.
I enjoyed my '74 a few years ago... the SELs are nice classic land yachts, MB style. 
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11-16-2009, 11:18 PM
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This is a true euro, US cars have similar bumpers but with overriders.
The floor on the drivers side have a common rust problem. You are obviously also missing some carpet. Car has no a/c from the factory, else it will have two dials (top and bottom). Very nice looking car with lots of potential. Once you have it running right, you'll love it.
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11-16-2009, 11:20 PM
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but that is a nice car, i wish i had the time and space to pick up the cheap ones i find.
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