This was originally posted to the Hot-Rod list as "300E" roll call. There are so few, that talking to all 5 speed owners shouldn't cause much traffic.

Who has a 300e/190e 5 speed besides me? I have seen a few postings here about them. I bought mine from "Glen" after he got the 500e. I have been completely happy. Mine is likely the bottom of the breed. Need seats, paint, A/C and more. Still, it is lots of fun and reliable, despite the 250,000 odometer, (which is currently not working).

I know that MB only shipped 300e 5 speeds in 1986 and 1988 and that few were so equipped. How many? The history of Mercedes book lists production figures for 300e but not the 5 speed. I have to contact MBCA to see if they know. Anyone else know?

What else can anyone say? Happy like me? I hope so. I'm getting the 250KKM badge soon and looking for the 500KKM badge in the next couple of years. My car has earned them.

Current owner list:

Larry Bible
Dave Quint
Jim Anderson
Krahe
Vaughn Smith

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1967 250SL