I think I have found my convertible
 

1965 220SE. White with a navy top and I think the interior used to be blue. A retired MD was having it restored and died during the process. The engine has been rebuilt and it lacked getting new trim, a paint job, new exhaust system, brakes, transmission work (minor), some suspension stuff I didn't understand and new interior (the dash is finished --OMG its beautiful). The restoration has stopped and the estate doesn't want to complete the project. I have made the executor an offer and have a "gotcha" quote to complete the resto. The thing has about seven touring badges on the grille from different countries. Cross your fingers:D

Sounds awesome, good luck!

Good Luck!

w114?

Thanks, I just had my runner call ten people from all over the US today and frantically ask them what they were asking for their 220 ses for sale so that I could ballpark the offer. I hope I am close--I just happened to notice the car in a warehouse and if I don't get it it will likely get put on ebay or something

Keep lookin high and low then for that car. If you do not get it, you may find it for sale somwhere out there.

W111 body.

I hope you get it, JD. Can't wait to see the pics.

I have been casually looking for about a year. We came close on a 190 SL, but my mechanic wouldn't let me buy it because of the fuel injection. I really need the four seats so this thing would be perfect! (slow, but talk about cherry)

The only pic of it I have I just took and the wheels and spindles are off and it is sitting on top of the wheels as they are layed horizontally out on the warehouse floor. The hood is off and it is otherwise wrapped in plastic, but I know what they look like cleaned up.

I meant AFTER you get it and finish the restoration, of course. I know it would be in good hands with you. It sounds terrific.

Which transmission?

I don't know #'s but it is an automatic and shifts on the column.

I'll cross my stiletoes for you!

Teehee. It is really for my wife. She has wanted one for ever. Her father has a 300 SL and a 190 SL and a 280 SE cabriolet (?right #s) and we thought we would go that route, but we started to look for one after she quit speaking to him a while back:D

My mother had an 86 560 SL and then I had an 88 for a short while, but we want to go old school and cruise slow with the top down:cool: