Something for W116 fans

[motec 6.9]

Hi Tim yes the one John has for sale.

 

[260ebenz]

Tidy looking 280E 2.8ltr 6cyl for sale.

Low kms as well which is a bonus.

The 280E W123 has the DOHC engine as well is that correct?

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Tim yes it had 132kw making it very lively in W123 .

 

[260ebenz]

Fair enough nothing like a Benz with a bit of get up and go!

My Dad and I looked at buying a 1978 280E sitting the owners shed for a long time.

Bodywork was straight paintwork in good condition 200,000kms on the clock from memory.

Battery was flat as a tack years of no use and not being kicked over!


Dad I tried to jump start the 280E with Dad's 280SEL W116 waste of time that was!

280E had no rust no accident damage.

280E was a Classic late 1970's styling.

In the end the owner was asking to much for the car Dad and I decided not to buy the car.

I believe the owners Daughter ended up with the car and took the 280E back to Sydney.

Ended buying the sun yellow 300TD wagon instead.

 

[motec 6.9]

TD are good prefer turbo version but go for ever if maintained correctly body fails long before engine. May still get one make a mini me version off my 6.9

 

[260ebenz]

Dad's 300TD had over 300,000kms on the clock when he sold the car.

 

[motec 6.9]

Have seen them with double that Tim and more . As I said the one John has looks very nice to nice in fact to change anything. But yes it would be nice.

 

[260ebenz]

Diesel with 300,000kms that is nothing just run in!

Motec please let me know if you see or hear of a good condition 300TD W123 for sale?

Family Friends of mine down in Country Victoria are looking to buy a 300TD wagon.

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Tim will do Alex Holland has this nice 280TE for sale . Will keep eye out for 300TD. http://www.alexhollandclassiccars.com/index.php/1982-mercedes-benz-280-te/

 

[260ebenz]

Have seen the 280TE for sale.

Have been told the wagon has to be a Diesel wagon.

 

[motec 6.9]

No problem Tim will keep eye out none for sale at the moment .

 

[motec 6.9]

Now to bring post back to what it is supposed to be about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPmGS26812Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkxt8XtrrvQ

 

[Michel]

Now to bring post back to what it is supposed to be about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPmGS26812Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkxt8XtrrvQ

Excellent clips, love the music of the first (Dynasty's tune).
And the second was the nice tune of a 6.9...

 

[motec 6.9]

Glad you enjoyed Michel .

 

[260ebenz]

Anyone see the Robert De Nero Ronin movie last night?

Famous 6.9 car chase scene any W116 would love that!

 

[Michel]

Anyone see the Robert De Nero Ronin movie last night?

Famous 6.9 car chase scene any W116 would love that!

Not last night, but have seen it many many times...

 

[motec 6.9]

Milan Brown how a fast 6.9 should be coloured.