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Old 12-25-2018, 12:24 AM
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I'm wondering what the oldest Mercedes owned by one of the Forum members? How about t
What is the oldest Benz here?

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Old 12-25-2018, 10:51 PM
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I owned a 61 fintale back in 1973.

There may be some 170s owned by folks here.
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mine was a 62 Finny
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I had a 1959 W111 220SE fintail.
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Old 12-28-2018, 06:27 PM
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I've got a 54 300 Cabriolet!
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Old 12-28-2018, 10:14 PM
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I've got a 51 and a 52 220 sedan. Both are total rusty wrecks. But they make for great conversation pieces in the garage. My friend Art, down under, has something 1930's. Some sort of 230H or 230P or so. -cth
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I had a 1959 W111 220SE fintail.
Restoration candidate?

Seen a 59 fintail 220D though last week. Probably not original. Was petrol and converted back.
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Restoration candidate?

Seen a 59 fintail 220D though last week. Probably not original. Was petrol and converted back.
It went to Dubai to become this:

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Old 01-08-2019, 09:17 AM
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How about the oldest one owner car - my '81 300SD.

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