450 SEL in Darlinghurst

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Mrs P and I were having lunch in Darlinghurst today and on the way back to the car I saw this 450 SEL parked.

I have no affiliation to the seller or this car whatsoever - just saw it parked on the street with the for sale sign in the window...

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Looks ok, depends which side of $5k they think it is worth.
Give it a call check it out.
Could be a good one.
C.M.
 

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What was the asking price Chris?
 

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Being located at Darlinghurst, this car may have an interesting history ? If only it could talk ! Well, you know.......

Just by way of a quckie, (glance, silly boys), it does look okay, doesn't it. BTW, the occasion of spotting this car could have been valid justification of a TK Calling Card ! Regards Styria
 

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Potts Point is okay as well - not too far from Darlinghurst. BTW, I do realize that we do not have too many overseas members,, but for the unknowing, both Darlinghurst and Potts Point are within close proximity of Kings Cross which, in turn, would be about one kilometer east of the Sydney Central Business District.

Kings Cross has for many years been perceived and known to be the "hub of sexually orientated entertainment" and very little has changed over the years. Hence my references to 'if the car could only speak' ! Regards Styria

N. B. If, in fact, this car belongs to a guy named Tom that I know of, he sure would have been quite fastidious in looking after the car. Mind, I cannot be certain.
 
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Those headlamp protectors give the car a certain rugged look. They're a bit like the riot shields they have covering police van windscreens. Were they a common option? I don't think I've seen those before.
 

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Potts Point is okay as well - not too far from Darlinghurst. BTW, I do realize that we do not have too many overseas members,, but for the unknowing, both Darlinghurst and Potts Point are within close proximity of Kings Cross which, in turn, would be about one kilometer east of the Sydney Central Business District.

Kings Cross has for many years been perceived and known to be the "hub of sexually orientated entertainment" and very little has changed over the years. Hence my references to 'if the car could only speak' ! Regards Styria

N. B. If, in fact, this car belongs to a guy named Tom that I know of, he sure would have been quite fastidious in looking after the car. Mind, I cannot be certain.
And within close proximity to Elizabeth Bay which has some terribly, terribly expensive and classy real estate - as does Darlinghurst and Potts Point. I wonder what Styria would make of Newtown? :eek::eek::eek:
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Those chrome stone guards on the front headlights are a real Mad Max effect.

They may well be needed around SYdney's freeways to prevent damage when kids throw stones off bridges, however they have negative attributes.

1. Greatly reduced 'lighting' as they do shadow the light from the headlamps
2. Being chrome, they do reflect light towards the windscreen, not bad in daylight, but uncomfortable on long night trips.

I had them on mine when it was bought and quickly discarded them.
 

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Those headlamp protectors give the car a certain rugged look. They're a bit like the riot shields they have covering police van windscreens. Were they a common option? I don't think I've seen those before.

Hi Chris, they were never an option, but an accessory item. Indeed, nowadays, a very rare one and I think I have only ever sold one to BenzBoy - if memory serves me right.

I also had another set, for a 108/109, and Ozbenzhead finished up buying it - again, if memory serves me right. As I said previously, quite difficult to come by. Regards Styria
 

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Yes indeed - they are now a Collector Item and the ones I purchased from Styria now sit in my Rare Spares Department awaiting the day when they will adorn another W116. Do not throw these headlamp guards away - far too rare and useful. It's almost worth buying the car in Potts Point for the guards alone. ;)
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I am warming to this one.........
same colour as the SLC,
I am very disillusioned with the 190E, crap build, crap plastic etc,
Benz's attampt at a lightweight small sedan came out too much like a Toyota!
I only bought it to save petrol on my commute, but it has cost me more than it would have saved in it's first year.
I still like a good W116 and sod the petrol.
The Crayford is some way off being finished, and the SLC will be for sale as we rarely use it, but a 450 116 - IF it is as good as it looks - might be the best compromise.
I was hoping for an Icon Gold with black leather, but this looks nice.
Price is ok, but those wheel arch trims will have to go.
Maybe $100 on ebay?
The headlamp guards too ( I already have a pair in case I take my wagon outback ).
Chris M.
 
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