Greenbushy, have you owned M-B cars before? I have an identical 420SEL, and I had never owned a Mercedes before. I am very impressed with the quality, and feel it is a car that is really worth fixing up. I bought mine for only $500 because it didn't run and the owner had to get rid of it, but except for a clogged fuel distributor it was in pretty good condition. It has really been a learning experience, but I'm enjoying it. Just keep after it, and you will have a beautiful driver!