I haven't posted here much, but have mined mounds of tech info. Thanks to the wealth of information on these forums, I have been able to install rear seatbelts, a new fuel pump, do countless small things myself, and have the exhaust replaced, all of which brought my 3.5 to the point of refinement where we could use it for the traditional fetching-of-the-tree this year.


Thanks to all you guys and happy holidays from myself, the wife and boys.

Bravo! I'm not sure I could bring myself to strap a sap-covered tree on top of my $25k classic MB, but I say good for you for doing so! The pic is excellent.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

In his defense, he does appear to have a drop cloth on the roof.

Looks like you had a good time!

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D

Fantastic pic. A classic car for a classic undertaking. As for the sap, nothing a little tar remover or WD-40 won't cure.

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'91 300D 2.5 Turbo 330K
'00 VW TDI Golf, 190K
'67 BMW R50/2
'73 Norton Commando Interstate

Glad to see the 111 coupe put to highest and best use!!

......and dont forget traditional family outings at the seashore - traditional tailgate picnics at July 4th fireworks displays - traditional visit to the pumpkin farm in October - traditional road trip to granny's house for Thanksgiving dinner and countless other traditional events including little league championship baseball games, taking the kids to Summer camp, college campus tours and so on and on for the next few hundred thousand miles at least

Slick looking car. Where's the location?

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Current:
2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee"
2018 Durango R/T

Previous:
1972 280SE 4.5
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi"
1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k

Thanls for the compliments, guys..

Location is NE Tennessee - about 20 miles or less from the N.C. line. Car roof well protected by a heavy wool surplus blanket.

As long as I'm sharing photos - here's another one. We decided to use the car for our Christmas cards this year.



All I want for Christmas is a set of subframe mounts (installed), to have 'park' fixed, a major tune-up, valve seats, the leak fixed in the power steering pump, the heat fixed, a set of sheepskin seatcovers.....

You guys know 'the list', right?

- Will

Although we all treasure our classics, it’s nice to see a car being used as, well, a car, rather than a too precious museum piece. Bravo and I say next year, pile the family in and strap 2 trees to it!

Case in point: My 72 28SE 4.5. Stripped Bass fishing under the Point Judith lighthouse on the coast of RI.

Happy Holidays!

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Present
1971 280SE W108

1967 250SE W111
Rhode Island
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Auf Wiedersehen
1972 280SE 4.5 (AKA Das Moneypitten)
1972 250C (Mit den zwei carburetors from hell)

"Time fly’s like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana" Groucho Marx

Exactly. I know many people have cars they just want to pamper, and I don't distain that, but I wasn't interested. If I can't drive and enjoy it as I want, I don't want it. My dad used to say, "Some people carry their cars; this car carries me.

I like a car to look original as possible, but didn't agonize over taking a dremel to the dash to fit a new stereo. (Purists please ignore that). It made the car more useable to me, and we fully enjoy it.

- Will

Amen

Wow-your story makes me long to get my coupe done so I can start enjoying it again. We just got back from a week at Carmel/Pacific Grove/Monterey and the coupe would have been a blast. BTW-the whole time there I only saw 2 classic Benz's-a really nice 600 and a 280SL.

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W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe
Manual transmission

Past cars:
Porsche 914 2.0
'64 Jaguar XKE Roadster
'57 Oval Window VW
'71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new
'73 Toyota Celica GT

Yeah - they're neat, and something really special, even if no one in my area can appreciate it because it isn't a "BelAire like daddy had". I have had people walk all the way around my car, then look at me and ask, 'What is it?" (?!)
What all is being done to your car?

Our cars are similiar - mine's floor shift automatic; yours is manual transmission? Never seen one, I guess. I wish European customers had opted for the Behr AC more often, or that MB had included it (not unreasonable, considering the $).

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January 28, 1971


- Will

Just picked up a 64 coupe sunroof, 4 spd, original silver with red guts car in California. I am soooo envious of you at this point. It will probably be next year before I will be able to show such fine pictures... I am honestly loosing sleep over it like it was Christmas and I was 5. I too have a couple youngsters and can't wait to go for the aformentioned outings. These cars were built for that type of service. Drive it and enjoy it. Thanks for the posting!

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64 European Coupe Brilliant Silver with Red interior 4 Speed Sunroof
87 TDT 286k
87 SDL 195k
83 SD 202k
83 SD 201k
83 D 286k
02 R1150RT 32K
00 122HP FLSTF
07 KTM 250SX

"Danger takes many forms"

Awesome, simply awesome.

BTW, she is smokin' hot. Don't get me wrong - that's a good looking family there - but the car looks incredible!

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1973 280 - Current Project Car
1979 240d - 100% Stock
1982 380sl - 100% Stock
1985 190e 2.3 - Heavily Modified

The older Mercedes has to be driven or the plugs foul from the occassional engine idle run and all kinds of seals dry up (AC,Shocks,Pwr Str, etc.)! My dog loves going for a drive with the top down. Looks like the Smith family really enjoys their classic.

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