Ant's new car

[BenzBoy]

Mr Ant. Is there a new car on the horizon?
Regards,
Brian

 

[motec 6.9]

Is this the car at auction tomorrow. Which I will be going to as well.

 

[abl567]

I'm here in Perth on behalf of a friend, to do his bidding so to speak, no new cars for me, well maybe no new cars...I must be strong, maybe

 

[motec 6.9]

Just be careful when you scratch your nose.

 

[abl567]

It's not advertised as an auction Geoff, but as a sale where all potential buyers turn up at the same time and look at and make offers on cars, oh, wait

 

[motec 6.9]

Don't scratch your nose. You might get more than you bargain for.

 

[abl567]

Well I bought the car, a W109015, the 300SEL with the 3 litre M189 engine, one of 2396 total production, now to get it back to Sydney
And I got in trouble from Karen for not buying her a Ponton

 

[Michel]

Congratulations!

Is it Driveable?

 

[abl567]

Nope, suspension is down and fuel pump expired, but it looks solid, is very straight and is complete

 

[BenzBoy]

Karen would need something faster than a Ponton.
Regards,
Brian

 

[abl567]

Karen would need something faster than a Ponton.
Regards,
Brian

So true, but she also covets a PT Cruiser

 

[motec 6.9]

Went at 1:30 saw sold on red 300 . Was trying to work out who you were I was with TJ and MT .

 

[motec 6.9]

I saw 55 ponton has side valve engine oh the power it would have.

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Ant gave you transport company details and have towing company who moved old 6.9 with sunk suspension. Text me if you need help. Geoff

 

[abl567]

Thanks Geoff, I was gone by 1:24 so missed you by that much, bugger. I'm here until Tuesday early at this stage. Shaws that you used are not in a position to ship a non runner but I've found CEVA who will. Plan is to go there Monday at 11am and chock up the suspension with some timber and cable ties for the trip east, and to have a quiet word with the seller about the finny and ponton 220S's...I blame Karen

 

[abl567]

Were you guys in a blue 116? I spotted it as I left

 

[motec 6.9]

I looked at 220S and Finnie. CRS make V8 kit for finnie's LS and 4 speed auto would make it good daily. Let us know if you need help not working at moment.

 

[abl567]

I'll take you up on your offer Geoff, even if it's only so we meet up, it'd be silly to come all this way and not shake your hand

 

[motec 6.9]

That was TJ450 in his 6.9 which is the lowest chassis number Australian 6.9 it is Australian delivery 76 model first owner was Mb Australia till 79. Mine has a slight problem callipers are stuffed.

 

[260ebenz]

Well done on the purchase of the 300SEL 6.3 Ant!

Look forward to seeing the 6.3 one day soon.

Happy motoring Ant!