i have owned a 61 220b, a 62 190c. a 72 220d, a 76 300d, a 79 240 d a 74 240d, and lots of 82 and 83 240s and 300s. also newer ones 124s and 126s.

anythiing older than 82 tends to be pretty rust prone. if you find a really clean one from the south or west and want to fix it up, be sure to ziebart it right away to keep it from rusting.

the older cars are not as well made as the 123s. i have owned the most 123s and for me they are the easiest to work on and the least trouble. the 61s and 62s had variuos weaknesses too such as poor suspension lubrication that can sieze up and wallow apart. but the basic mechanics were good for their day. the carbs were junk solexes, but what carbs arent junk? webers maybe. the biggest drawback is rust imho.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.