1989 Mercedes W126 Barge Goodness!
Discussion
irish boy said:
How's the w126 going? Done many miles? Many teething problems?
I ask because I've just bought almost the same car on eBay, 89 300se with 54k, only difference it's blue!
Hasn't been used more than a few miles a year so if I start using it when the weather picks up I expect to have a few issues to raise there head, ran beautifully on its first tank of petrol however and my mechanic is doing a full engine/box/electrics service.
It is running great (touch wood).I ask because I've just bought almost the same car on eBay, 89 300se with 54k, only difference it's blue!
Hasn't been used more than a few miles a year so if I start using it when the weather picks up I expect to have a few issues to raise there head, ran beautifully on its first tank of petrol however and my mechanic is doing a full engine/box/electrics service.
I'm using it as my daily at the moment and the old girl has just ticked over 61,000 miles. I put almost 1000 miles on it during Christmas and New Year, it has been the perfect waft mobile.
I've had a couple of niggles, it is going into Mercedes on Tuesday for an MOT and to have a new duo valve fitted as the old one has failed causing the heater to be on full at all times. I've also got to fit a new reversing light switch as I noticed (yesterday) that I have no reverse lights.
I've fitted winter tyres and they have been brilliant, I've also just bought another set of wheels so I can refurbish them and fit my summer tyres to them.
You have to post some pictures up of you car, they are fantastic machines.
Just to add, if you are going to put miles on it, be aware that the 3.0 straight six gets pretty much the same fuel economy as the V8 - at a 70 to 80mph cruise over 300 miles I average just below 25mpg and around town it dips happily into the teens. I am going to have the fuel injection system serviced when the car is in next week but I'm not holding my breath!
M3John said:
That's absolutely fantastic OP !
I don't suppose you've seen BossCerbera's W126 by any chance? He has had his one for a very long time and recently had a complete re-skin restoration job done on it. Absolutely fantastic cars.
Cheers John. I've seen pics of BossCerbera's Merc but didn't know he had fully restored. I really do love mine, but I keep hankering after a 560...I don't suppose you've seen BossCerbera's W126 by any chance? He has had his one for a very long time and recently had a complete re-skin restoration job done on it. Absolutely fantastic cars.
By the way, I love your V8 Pilot, one old Ford I have always wanted!
bob1179 said:
It is running great (touch wood).
I'm using it as my daily at the moment and the old girl has just ticked over 61,000 miles. I put almost 1000 miles on it during Christmas and New Year, it has been the perfect waft mobile.
I've had a couple of niggles, it is going into Mercedes on Tuesday for an MOT and to have a new duo valve fitted as the old one has failed causing the heater to be on full at all times. I've also got to fit a new reversing light switch as I noticed (yesterday) that I have no reverse lights.
I've fitted winter tyres and they have been brilliant, I've also just bought another set of wheels so I can refurbish them and fit my summer tyres to them.
You have to post some pictures up of you car, they are fantastic machines.
Just to add, if you are going to put miles on it, be aware that the 3.0 straight six gets pretty much the same fuel economy as the V8 - at a 70 to 80mph cruise over 300 miles I average just below 25mpg and around town it dips happily into the teens. I am going to have the fuel injection system serviced when the car is in next week but I'm not holding my breath!
Cheers for that! I hope to pop a thread up when I get it back from the mechanic in a couple of weeks and get it a good clean!I'm using it as my daily at the moment and the old girl has just ticked over 61,000 miles. I put almost 1000 miles on it during Christmas and New Year, it has been the perfect waft mobile.
I've had a couple of niggles, it is going into Mercedes on Tuesday for an MOT and to have a new duo valve fitted as the old one has failed causing the heater to be on full at all times. I've also got to fit a new reversing light switch as I noticed (yesterday) that I have no reverse lights.
I've fitted winter tyres and they have been brilliant, I've also just bought another set of wheels so I can refurbish them and fit my summer tyres to them.
You have to post some pictures up of you car, they are fantastic machines.
Just to add, if you are going to put miles on it, be aware that the 3.0 straight six gets pretty much the same fuel economy as the V8 - at a 70 to 80mph cruise over 300 miles I average just below 25mpg and around town it dips happily into the teens. I am going to have the fuel injection system serviced when the car is in next week but I'm not holding my breath!
Also would love a 560 but at this age it really is buy on condition and proper examples are very few and far between. I was the same as you....when I actually drove the 300 I was very surprised by both the smooth nature and the top end shove.
irish boy said:
Cheers for that! I hope to pop a thread up when I get it back from the mechanic in a couple of weeks and get it a good clean!
Also would love a 560 but at this age it really is buy on condition and proper examples are very few and far between. I was the same as you....when I actually drove the 300 I was very surprised by both the smooth nature and the top end shove.
Yep, the reason I bought the 300! It was the nicest car I saw.Also would love a 560 but at this age it really is buy on condition and proper examples are very few and far between. I was the same as you....when I actually drove the 300 I was very surprised by both the smooth nature and the top end shove.
It is actually quite amusing how pokey the old girl is above 90 leptons, though I've never explored the upper reaches of it's performance envelope as that would be far too crass for such a prestigious motor...
I also can't get enough of that view down the long sculpted bonnet towards the pointed star. It makes you feel one step above the peasants in their modern Euro boxes.
Really looking forward to seeing the pictures!
bob1179 said:
M3John said:
That's absolutely fantastic OP !
I don't suppose you've seen BossCerbera's W126 by any chance? He has had his one for a very long time and recently had a complete re-skin restoration job done on it. Absolutely fantastic cars.
Cheers John. I've seen pics of BossCerbera's Merc but didn't know he had fully restored. I really do love mine, but I keep hankering after a 560...I don't suppose you've seen BossCerbera's W126 by any chance? He has had his one for a very long time and recently had a complete re-skin restoration job done on it. Absolutely fantastic cars.
By the way, I love your V8 Pilot, one old Ford I have always wanted!
During deconstruction
Just had 306,000 miles service, two months after completion.
dbdb said:
bosscerbera said:
Fully restored this year - 5 months' work. Car checked in to Carrosserie Dave at 300,064 miles and 25 years old.
During deconstruction
Just had 306,000 miles service, two months after completion.
Such a lot of work - but a fabulous result.During deconstruction
Just had 306,000 miles service, two months after completion.
bob1179 said:
By the way, I love your V8 Pilot, one old Ford I have always wanted!
Cheers Bob ! Nice ones are getting thin on the ground now. Sadly I don't use the car as much as I'd like but the flip side is that she never fails to feel anything less than extremely special. She does also make it to the odd PH meet from time to time so, if we're ever at the same one I'll let you have a closer look if you like?
Edited to add,
I see that BossCerbera has found this thread now after me pointing him over here.
I've seen the finished article above and it's nothing short of simply superb ! Having spent time with that particular 560 has made me want one myself. This could turn out to be expensive.....
MJK 24 said:
Two great W126 evident here.
Bosscerbera, did you do a thread or blog on the restoration?
I think something will be along in due time. Bosscerbera, did you do a thread or blog on the restoration?
Edited by M3John on Sunday 13th January 11:21
bosscerbera said:
Fully restored this year - 5 months' work. Car checked in to Carrosserie Dave at 300,064 miles and 25 years old.
During deconstruction
Just had 306,000 miles service, two months after completion.
By 'eck that is a really stunning looking car. Fair play to going such a long way with the restoration work, it was definitely worth it.During deconstruction
Just had 306,000 miles service, two months after completion.
I love the wheels too!
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