Last year I spent 25,000 (Can) restoring the 420 I had purchased two years ago -without any maintenance I had driven it 85,000 km's. The initial estimate to fix up the car was 3-5 K -final bill as above. I love the car
but could have bought a nice 500SL or two for the money I spent on my 420 -great reliable daily driver -everything from suspension. timing chain, etc......was replaced. Need to shim up a lifter or two though due to sticky valves making initial startup rough. Just had it emissions tested and the mechanic could not believe how well the old thing fared...
I just need another 10,000 for the body, A/C, auto locks etc......