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12-08-2003, 11:02 PM
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Cool Old Wagon
A guy in Dallas is selling this old 300 SEL 6.3 wagon.
I have never seen one like this before. Any thoughts? (I am trying to get the pic to post!)
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12-08-2003, 11:21 PM
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The Work of Karl Middelhauve
Then a 6.3 Station Wagon Enough? No. Middelhauve's 6.3 legend was, in a way, only beginning. There were reports that Mercedes was beginning to plan for the production of a station wagon - the only factory production station wagon in its history. Of course, the vehicle would be a basic Mercedes T model, with the option of one or the other of four engines for Europe and a 3.0-liter diesel engine for the United States only. But why not a 6.3-liter gasoline wagon? Now, there was a bold idea. Middelhauve just happened to have another 6.3 sedan, a car that had suffered some minor body damage, but was inherently sound. Falling back on his own mechanical ability, he drew up a set of blue prints showing how the sedan could be converted into a 300 SEL6.3 station wagon. Off to Germany went the car and the blueprints. Karl supervised production and within a year, a glistening 6.3 silver station wagon was added to his growing fleet. The car is an exceptionally attractive vehicle, with smooth, flowing lines, and larger than the current 300 TD wagon which is now almost a common sight in some suburban neighborhoods. No fear of the 300SEL 6.3 wagon ever becoming common -- it is the only one of its kind in the world. Last edited by BlackE55; 12-09-2003 at 08:51 AM.
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12-09-2003, 01:37 AM
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The perfect ride to get you quickly to the next flea market before all the bargains are gone!
Happy Motoring, Mark
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12-09-2003, 09:10 AM
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Mark: lol, good one - I think quickly is an understatement though
 Think about it this way: If you had that 6.3 on Black Friday you could leave the house 5 mins before the stores open (instead of 2 hours) and still get there before they open  And then pack it full of your "Bounty" hah!
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12-09-2003, 01:10 PM
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Yeah, I could've used a 6.3 wagon last 'Black Friday'.
I'd like to see that one on the dragstrip. preferably with 'Garfield' and 'Baby On Board' on the tailgate window! How about - The perfect FAST ride, to get you to the next flea market before all the bargains are gone! Happy Motoring, Mark
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DrDKW Last edited by Mark DiSilvestro; 12-09-2003 at 01:33 PM.
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12-10-2003, 03:48 PM
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Alas, no woodgrain paneling on the sides.
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#8
12-10-2003, 11:30 PM
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Are you sure it's his car? The car on the picture is the car that Karl Middlehauve built as far as I know. Unless Karl sold it to the guy in Dallas.
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12-11-2003, 12:28 PM
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It's the same car, as far as one can tell from the photo on the link I posted.
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12-11-2003, 12:53 PM
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Karl has some nice toys. I don't know which vehicle I would prefer more, the 600 coupe, or the 300 SE 6.3 convertible.
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12-11-2003, 12:55 PM
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His rides are too cool for words... have you had the chance to visit his shop?
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12-11-2003, 07:39 PM
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I did, what a place!
visit my site www.300se.com and go to the videos section for some cool clips from last meet 
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