What do you think? I have just finished the engine conversion in the 89 model. It is a beautiful white and palomino. Has lots of power with the tuned Injector pump. Could some of you who are not purists please comment. I have been thinking of this project for some time and finally found the donor engine. Do you think this kind of vehicle is compromised or increased value? I could go on about this car's greatness as I see it. Do you think I could offer this car on the forum?

Thanks, carp

Resale value would be compromised. You would probably be better off just buying a 300SDL. On the other hand, if you just must have a 617 in a lwb 126, this is about the only way you're going to get it. Build it and enjoy it, just accept the fact that if/when you decide to sell it, you're probably going to have a hard time finding a buyer and you probably won't get much for it.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 26,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.
99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles.

I'd be a potential buyer if the time was right.

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

that would be nice.

Make sure to get a wagon engine or at least the head so you can keep the SLS.

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