Go George Go! I LOVE hearing about putting these cars through the paces. My wife doesn't even bat an eye anymore when I go tearing down a gravel road. It's great to drive up beside some idiot er... I mean someone with a so-called luxury SUV that's waxed and spotless when my car(which looks real nice when it's waxed and spotless) is covered with dust and tree branches. I wonder if they ever get the irony. I really like to see those BIG SUVs when they're loaded with gear and the back ends are sagging several inches. I just smile knowing my wagon could haul all their crap without looking loaded down at all.
BTW, I went to a local book store this past week and parked beside a W123 sedan that was absolutely beautiful! The thing looked like it came off the showroom floor last year! The odometer showed 46,000 miles! The interior was perfect except I noticed the wood trim on the glove box door was loose - same as mine. Made me want to get the wagon detailed. I should have left my phone number on that car asking if the owner wanted to sell.

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Dave
1995 C280
1999 Triumph Daytona 955I - my speed fix.
1982 300TD - Gone, but not forgotten.