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Close encounter...
Of the nice kind. We were able to follow and enjoy this beautiful W123 for a few miles on the NJ GSPW this afternoon. Camera shot stinks (iphone) but the car was really nice. Beautiful paint as well as wheels and body in general. No rust on the car that I could see anyway, even the jack points seemed rust free, crack free dashboard too.
The only thing I dind't care for was the aftermarket taillights (yes, I forgive you ) and euro headlights. I was wondering the whole time if the driver/owner is a member here. If you are, I am the crazy guy in the red Tundra who gave you the thumbs up Nice looking Merc, hope you enjoy it!
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W211 B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT My Continental Tire Experience By Land: 2005 E320 CDI (Unnamed as of yet) 2011 Toyota Tundra DC limited 4x4 "Big Red" 1965 euro import VW Beetle "Mojo" By Sea: 22' Grady White Seafarer "SeaSun Pass" |
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The last W123 like that was built in what, 1984/85? Just think - that car is 30 or more years old, and running the expressways like nobody's business. Many of us have moved on from this and other vintage model MB diesels. I did 15 years ago from my W126 '83 300SD.
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W211 B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT My Continental Tire Experience By Land: 2005 E320 CDI (Unnamed as of yet) 2011 Toyota Tundra DC limited 4x4 "Big Red" 1965 euro import VW Beetle "Mojo" By Sea: 22' Grady White Seafarer "SeaSun Pass" |
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I get the looks all the time too....people don't realize that my car has done 35 years on the road and it will do another 35 years...I was just think to myself today....boy this car runs and drives like it did when it was 5 years old...good sounding stereo....working climate control....working windows and working sunroof....I always love telling people....I would love yo see your new car 35 years from now
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I would love yo see your new car 35 years from now.
And see if you can still get parts and dealer service for it.
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Picture it in Manila Beige with original taillights and North American headlights, and that's what my car looks like (OK, there's a crack on the dashboard). Back when I bought my 300D I thought it drove quite nicely in the city. Then I took it on the interstate and found it to be even better there. The w123 is just an enormously comfortable long-distance vehicle.
Where will other cars be in thirty years? I've thought that many times about other people's cars, particularly when they drive/pass me like idiots. "Yeah, hurry and floor it on your way to the junkyard, fool. Just don't take me with you." |
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Ah yes yes, that's my favorite color (drools)
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W211 B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT My Continental Tire Experience By Land: 2005 E320 CDI (Unnamed as of yet) 2011 Toyota Tundra DC limited 4x4 "Big Red" 1965 euro import VW Beetle "Mojo" By Sea: 22' Grady White Seafarer "SeaSun Pass" |
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I'm up in North Jersey, 1983 300D manilla beige also, and I drive mine in the snow rather than my F350.
Better ride and much better mileage. |
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Looks like a nice one. I see one around me at least once a week. Its a silver 300D with Washington plates and a roof rack. If you are a member here I'm the guy in the white W124 waving
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Ha good to know Im not the only one who car stalks people. I love to see older cars that still are appreciated and driven! There are really very few vehicles that can chew through highway miles like an old Mercedes will. The fact these cars weigh 2.5+ tons lends to such a smooth ride. They don't soak up the bumps, they crush them flat! Think its a repaint on that 300 or really well cared for original?
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I stalk old cars and ocasionaly motorcicles on the road all the time LOL, old cars run in my DNA despite the brand.
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W211 B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT My Continental Tire Experience By Land: 2005 E320 CDI (Unnamed as of yet) 2011 Toyota Tundra DC limited 4x4 "Big Red" 1965 euro import VW Beetle "Mojo" By Sea: 22' Grady White Seafarer "SeaSun Pass" |
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My first evening out with the 240D, I exchanged smiles and waves from an oncoming w123, young and pretty ladies too!
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The picture in my signature is from when we made it safely back to Tucson!
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1979 300D 040 Black on Black - 1985 300D Maaco job (sadly sprayed over 199 Black Pearl Metallic) on Palamino http://i.imgur.com/LslW733.jpg The Baja Arizona Oil Burners Send a message if you'd like to join the fun Left to Right - UberWasser, Iridium, Stuttgart-->Seattle,, mannys9130 Visit the W123 page on iFixit for over 70 helpful DIY guides! |
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