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10-09-2010, 08:42 PM
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My Barn find- 1967 250S
It's been quite awhile since I last posted here but I knew you guys would appreciate my Barn Find. It's a 1967 250S W108. 100% original, 94K original miles. Been in one family since new. Has not been ran in 21 years. The car was parked in 1989 when the owner was driving home from a long trip. One of the rear calipers kept locking up on him. He parked the car and never touched it again....that is until I found it a few days ago. The cylinders are currently soaking in WD-40.....
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Brandon 2008 S550 1957 Dodge D100 1967 VW Microbus 21 Window 2001 Suburban 2004 Beach cruiser bicycle -----------------GO DUKE!----------------- "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." Patrick Henry 1776 
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10-09-2010, 08:48 PM
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Dang, pretty cool!
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10-09-2010, 09:37 PM
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Looks like a nice car. Hopefully too nice to restore, just clean it up and bring the mechanics up to snuff!
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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10-09-2010, 09:46 PM
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How did you manage to come across it?
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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out 1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out) 1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)  "The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."
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10-10-2010, 08:37 AM
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thanks for all the replys, yes I'm definately going to try and avoid the restoration on this one...I'm going to freshin her up and replace as little as possible. I'm still amazed that the car is in as good of shape that it is. no rust holes in the car whatsoever just specs here and there, the driver side fender has a little bump but other than that she is solid. I'm sure the buffer will work wonders on the paint. The car was purchased brand new by Earnest Fitter who I'm told was a notable engineer and invented some of the avionics on some of the early war planes. He willed the car to his nephew who I bought it from.
He showed me some pictures from when he picked the car in the late 80's and she looked nearly perfect!! He said his uncle had 4 engineering degrees and was very meticulous when caring for the old girl. I have all the stamps in the service booklet all from the same dealer in NY. I'm excited about getting her back on the road, I'm just hoping it doesn't cost me a small fortune. I found her nose peeping out behind some brush when driving to see a friend. I knocked on the door, negotiated with the owner and paid $500 for her. You guys please stay close by, I am sure to need help with this one!
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Brandon 2008 S550 1957 Dodge D100 1967 VW Microbus 21 Window 2001 Suburban 2004 Beach cruiser bicycle -----------------GO DUKE!----------------- "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." Patrick Henry 1776
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10-10-2010, 08:55 AM
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Congrats! I notice the tires are holding air --- that made loading it on the trailer much easier. So, how long did it take you to get back over there and get it loaded?
I've got my fingers crossed for you on cylinders soaking.
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daw_two Germantown, TN Links: Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior Cluster Needles Paint New Old Stock (NOS) parts Past: 3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda" 04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben" & many more
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10-10-2010, 10:51 AM
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$500 for that? Hate you! (in a good way). Great find! Pleas update with progress and pics!
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1991 560 SEL / 185k miles 1992 750il / 17k miles - project car
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10-10-2010, 11:59 AM
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Nice. I once attempted something similar with a Euro W126 a few years ago. It was a mess and the only thing I was interested in were the headlights but despite its look I was told that it was in running condition.
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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out 1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out) 1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481) "The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."
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10-10-2010, 01:24 PM
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What a find and what a price. I'm green with envy.
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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior  Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!
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#12
10-10-2010, 02:48 PM
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Brandon 2008 S550 1957 Dodge D100 1967 VW Microbus 21 Window 2001 Suburban 2004 Beach cruiser bicycle -----------------GO DUKE!----------------- "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." Patrick Henry 1776
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10-10-2010, 03:14 PM
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Wow! Nice find!!
You probably already know this... Check your fuel delivery hoses! We don't want your new beauty to catch on fire.
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 1962 220Sb ~ The Emerald Bullet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx6tN1W48_o 1957 Ponton 220S 2001 S600 Daily Driver The Universe is Abundant ~ Life is GOOD!http://www.classiccarclock.com
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10-10-2010, 04:01 PM
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don't just check
Don't just check your fuel delivery hoses.
REPLACE ALL OF THEM --- especially on gasoline models!!!! I have 3 more (with banjo bolts) to replace on diesel Ben.
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daw_two Germantown, TN Links: Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior Cluster Needles Paint New Old Stock (NOS) parts Past: 3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda" 04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben" & many more
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10-10-2010, 04:43 PM
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