my 82 380 SEL here in australia
261000 kms or 163k miles nice tight motor getting a new trans atm should be a nice ride

We are here!! 1985 300sd circa 315k miles and 1986 300sdl almost 300k miles

Damn this is a lot of w126's!!!!

Here is mine

Own a 300SD 1981, soon god willing to own 2 a 1983.

I have a 1987 300SDL, sold the white 1986 300SDL I had to my father.

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Mercedes Fleet:
2004 CL600 Designo Espresso SPORT
2004 S600 Designo Espresso SPORT/Lorinser Pkg.
1999 S320
1988 300TE
1972 280SEL 4.5
Diesel Fleet:
2014 GL350 Blutec
1987 300SDL Blk/Blk 4 place seating #18 head
1987 300SDL Smk Slv/Burgangy #17 head
1986 300SDL Blk Pearl/Palomino #14 head w/ 280K
1984 Lincoln Mark VII Fact BMW Turbo Diesel

Finally got chrome wheels for my 126:

Very classy.

Matt.

Thanks. I like how they look. Some had told me to go with the 140 style wheels, but I think these look more correct. I don't know of anything I need to do to the car cosmetically now.

a euro 1984 500SEC imported by AMG West.

We got lucky,

We picked up this 1985 500SEL from my wife’s brother who owned her from birth about two years ago. Only flaws, Missing Tow Hook Cover on front bumper, Seat belt wear on gray leather drivers seat side. Cruise control switch was broken, I replaced that.

It looks blue but it is gun metal gray.

Currently giving me minor problems with a power loss but I will get it! Especially with the help from this site!

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A year ago, I became the proud owner of a 'sweet' 1985 380SE, that had only one owner since the original, who kept it garaged. Had only 46K miles- I just rolled over 60K on it myself. Intereior is perfect, no cracks in leather, wood or dash, no rust. It is almost like a new one, although I've had to do a few things like replace the tires, brake linings water pump, and repair the fuel pump relay. this is my first post and I'm looking forward to all the MB discussions on this website. Thanks to all those who built it and make this such a good site!

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DickBenz,

Nice ride. Great color and I have always liked the short wheel base 126 cars.

Plus, as a `85 model, it should have the dual chain set up as standard.

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1995 E300
2015 VW TDI Sportwagen 15K
1977 240D (197K)
2002 Subaru Legacy L Wagon (115k) (Wife's)
Gone but not forgotten:
2005 Buick LeSabre
1998 C230
1984 300D
1983 240D
1981 300SD
1974 240D
1974 Fiat 124 Spider
1968 Triumph TR250

Just bought a 85 380SE, 94K, all orig, no rust, great shape. No pics yet but will post later. Been looking for 126 but did not want the longer wheelbase 420 or 560 SEL.

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95 E420 ( 76K) SOLD
85 380SE(125k)
95 SL500(72k)

I ran across mine about 5 years ago.... it was a 1985 500SEL AMG Euro so it has the lights with the vacuum aiming and all the lumbar stuff on the seats...the idiot who had it before me tried to paint it over the original wax....so it is now peeling in sheets .... If I wait long enough it will be back to the original color.... It has the original AMG 4 spoke wheels and in Montana topped 165 MPH..clockedby HWY patrol.... Interior is being rebuilt ...all new wood and leather seat covers...working on a couple of small dings... Dark gray with all the air effects and 32 valve engine....AHH forgot ...294,000 original miles and still running strong
Ron

I haven't posted here in a while, so here's my 560 after updating to Euro lamps.

Wife hit a deer and did some light damage to the front, so we had the bodyshop swap for the Euros. Fit and finish is near perfect.

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