Mabe not! I don't know if it is just a rumour, but I have heard that MB here in Australia will sell you a new IP for a 6.3 for AU$70,000 (about US$53,000)!

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107.023: 350SLC, 3-speed auto, icon gold, parchment MBtex (sold 2012 after 29 years ownership).
107.026: 500SLC, 4-speed auto, thistle green, green velour.
124.090: 300TE, 4-speed auto, arctic white, cream-beige MBtex.
201.028: 190E 2.3 Sportline, 5-speed manual, arctic white, blue leather.
201.028: 190E 2.3, 4-speed auto, blue-black, grey MBtex.
201.034: 190E 2.3-16, 5-speed manual, blue-black, black leather.

That includes a new E-series wagon to drive the IP home to your 6.3 and to help with other parts runs, right?

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1967 230SL, manual
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