Another cheap 6.9 on eBay

[B13]

No mine... looks like another keeper...

Anyone know whether this one was on the market about a decade ago with its own web site and a price around $27K?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mecedes-Benz-450SEL-6-9-1979-Aust-Delivered_W0QQitemZ200202951643QQihZ010QQcategoryZ2030QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The colour is pretty good also...

 

[Michel]

Dammmmm

I like this .... nice colour combo as well.

Bandolero? do you know it?

 

[Des]

I notice one of the headlight wipers is missing

 

[Styria]

Hi guys, that does indeed seem like quite a nice looking car and, at this stage, the price is very affordable. Unfortunately, the photos don't show a lot of detail, but I actually like the wheels, the colour scheme and, one never knows, there could indeed be a bargain lurking in this car.

Worth to keep an eye on. Regards Styria.

 

[SELfor50]

I have a feeling this one was advertised not that long ago.. Well there was a Red one in Adelaide not that long ago and they were talking up the new re-spray...

I'll scope for it tomorrow.

 

[Styria]

Hi Cam2, that's what came to my mind as well, although there appears to be a huge difference price wise. Once or twice I have spoken to Bandolero, and he seemed to be of the opinion that the original price of $20,000.00 odd as posted by CraigS on another site seemed somewhat high. Regards, Styria

 

[Michel]

Just in case someone is interested or Nathan is reading, here are some numbers:

Chassis #116036 22 005966.
Eng # 100985 22 005981.

 

[Bandolero]

No, it's another one and yes I know it!!!!

Andreas and myself looked at it last year as we know the guy that is selling it.
Let's just say that it is not worth any more that about $4000. (In my opinion)
I almost threw-up when the ad says it is one of the best 6.9s around.
When we looked at it the motor wasn't running properly and the auto was slipping into second gear.
The auto trans guy had trouble fixing it, so I believe he drilled a hole or two into the valve-body somewhere to try to fix it!!!!!
It had rust around the sunroof, the car interior was full of water and the seats were stuffed.
He has changed the seats and gave it a respray himself.
You can imagine the bog can't you!!!!
I would be afraid....very afraid!!!!!
As I said, no more that $4000.

 

[Michel]

Ohhhhh Bandy,

You have shattered my dream....

I was falling in love with that car....

But thanks for the warning.....

 

[Bandolero]

Yes, this is not the same red one that was for sale >>>

last year.
That one is owned by Tania and is an import.
This one has been owned by this guy for quite a while as it was off the road with a stuffed auto for at least the last 3 years.
It is a "roughy" with a cheap paint job to disguise the rust etc.
It would have to be worth no more that $4000 because I bet my left ball the rust will breakout within 12 months!
It has been out in the weather for at least 2 years and there was water in the floors so the front and rear window seals would need replacing along with any rust in the floors that would need repairing.
I can't believe he put that it is one of the best around.
Especially when it is low on compression on one cylinder


disclaimer:
This is my opinion only of course.

 

[Styria]

Hi Bandy, that's what I call straight shooting from the hip - no mucking about, just tell as it is. I could not have asked for a better assessment. Regards Styria

 

[Bandolero]

Ha Ha, ring me and I'll give you more info................

Just don't want anybody to be disappointed

 

[SELfor50]

Yep, that was Tania's one I was referring to. I remember that now.

Thanks for the assesment Bandy! The low comp. cylinder rang bells to me straight away.

 

[Michel]

But I thought the one for sale by Tania (which I started a new thread for) was registered with Number plates SEL690 and has grey velour interior?

http://http://topklasse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64

 

[Bandolero]

Yes, the one on eBay >>>>

is owned by Michael Stockton and has just had a quick repaint.
Tania's is also red and is $19,000 now.
They are 2 different cars.
Tania's is a MUCH better car.
I wouldn't touch Michael's with a 10 foot barge pole!

 

[Michel]

is owned by Michael Stockton and has just had a quick repaint.
Tania's is also red and is $19,000 now.
They are 2 different cars.
Tania's is a MUCH better car.
I wouldn't touch Michael's with a 10 foot barge pole!

Thanks for clarifying this Russell

 

[Styria]

Does anybody know whatever happened to these cars ? A lot of talk at the time, but nothing since. Can anybody help or shed some light ? Regards Styria

 

[Bandolero]

Stockton's red one went to Queensland and Tania's was sold to someone here in SA.

 

[Styria]

Stockton's red one went to Queensland and Tania's was sold to someone here in SA.

Thanks for the update, Bandy. Nice to hear from you. Regards Styria