Or, would it mess up your train of thought worse if I were to mention:

Phoenix is beautiful this time of year. Good time for a visit.

At which time you can pick up a similar 1990 420SEL (color-wise) which drives beautifully, climate control and everything else functional save for one window motor in the back, and NEW TIMING GUIDES &TENSIONER performed by me last week. It has around 205k miles but you'd not be able to tell. Owned by a friend (retired pilot) and has received good care all its life.

$2500 firm. Tempted?

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1985 300TD
1984 380SL
1983 280SE (full Euro, trunk triangle and all!)

Formerly owned:
1986 420SEL
1984 300D
1983 300D
1981 300SD
1976 300D