Hello Gentlemen.
This is my first post as a first time Mercedes-Benz owner.
I have read all your comments with intrest and agree with much of what you say.
However, as I am now in possesion of the vehicle, I will answer most of the questions you have by way of a 'short' history of this car.
The car is a Mercedes-Benz w116 350SE. (see attached photo)
It was Australian delivered in May 1974 from Lanes Motors in Melbourne.
It is a one owner (my father), always garaged car, and full service history.
It spent the first 20 years of its life in Melbourne before retiring to northern NSW with the owner.
Following a minor rear end accident, the owner decided to respray with 2 pack while the repair was being done.
This repair/respray was done in Melbourne (not Gold Coast).
There is a small amount of rust starting to show on the LH rear quarter panel, probably as a result of this repair, which is being attended to as I write.
Having viewed the car, Shannons have agreed to insure it for $14,000.
The car is currently undergoing Roadworthy checks/repairs for registration in Victoria.
Work need to make this car roadworthy:
Front discs (undersize)
Front calipers (kit)
Rear brake hose
Auto service due to a slight leak
Tyres
and!! Injectors leaking!!!
Everything else seems to be working.
I will soon start a new thread with questions about the injectors and look forward to getting some help from those with far more experience than I can only ever hope to have.
Looking forward to being a part of this community.
Regards Andrew.