Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 9]

[layercake]

yes it is that i love the 80's styling imo i think it looks so so much better than the newer ones i had a S500 1994 few years ago kept it all of 2 weeks as i thought it was about to rape my wallet

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/88794345/20130...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/88794345/20130...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/88794345/20130...

Edited by layercake on Saturday 26th March 22:51

[bmthnick1981]

layercake said:

bmthnick1981 said:

I've got a pic a bit like that;



Ps how much for the 500?

what is the w126 coupe? for someone reason i like it i think its the alloys, are you selling her?

It's a 560 SEC

Wheels are staggered Lorinser LO. Have since been refurbed.

More details on the (slow) project here; http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Jimmy Recard]

My late grandfather had a 500SEC and an Austin Montego Countryman. In about 1993 or 1994 he replaced them both with an E220. That was a big disappointment to me at the time

[layercake]

bmthnick1981 said:

It's a 560 SEC

Wheels are staggered Lorinser LO. Have since been refurbed.

More details on the (slow) project here; http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

lovely knew they were special wheels nice motor mate if u ever sell her give me a shout
thanks for the link ill have a look

[harrykul]

layercake said:

lovely knew they were special wheels nice motor mate if u ever sell her give me a shout

Oi! Join the queue!

[VolvoT5]

This looks interesting?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C709066#

[K12beano]

RARE OPTIONAL 10" REAR WHEELS



???

[anonymous-user]

K12beano said:

RARE OPTIONAL 10" REAR WHEELS



???

It has the valuable staggered TTE 18" Wheels. Very disireable to Supra/Soarer fans and worth £600+ alone, even in that state.

[K12beano]

279 said:

K12beano said:

RARE OPTIONAL 10" REAR WHEELS



???

It has the valuable staggered TTE 18" Wheels. Very disireable to Supra/Soarer fans and worth £600+ alone, even in that state.

[VolvoT5]

279 said:

It has the valuable staggered TTE 18" Wheels. Very disireable to Supra/Soarer fans and worth £600+ alone, even in that state.

Yeah I was pretty sure the wheels were valuable on their own, thanks for confirming.

I like things a bit odd / unusual and I really fancied taking a look at that one but having contacted the guy he already has viewings booked. I suspect it will be gone by tomorrow morning. Shame as he is just around the corner from me really.

[TheLordJohn]

VolvoT5 said:

Yeah I was pretty sure the wheels were valuable on their own, thanks for confirming.

I like things a bit odd / unusual and I really fancied taking a look at that one but having contacted the guy he already has viewings booked. I suspect it will be gone by tomorrow morning. Shame as he is just around the corner from me really.

You could go tonight...?

[BGarside]

They have a certain road presence, those early Lexus 300s, especially on those wheels. Having read a period group test recently though they are pretty heavy (1700kg+) and so quite slow with the non-turbo Supra six and a slushbox. The road test had 0-60 somewhere in the nines.

I'm sure they're very reliable and high quality cars though.

[VolvoT5]

TheLordJohn said:

You could go tonight...?

apparently not, the seller is busy tonight... I guess even car dealers want Sunday evening off
The other buyer is supposed to be going first thing in the morning. I'm phoning back early morning to see if it is still there.

I've no idea if it could be considered a classic or not really? I just think it appears to be a cheap barge with an appealing 'look' to it... something a bit oddball that you don't see every day. Wouldn't imagine it would be particularly fast given the power:weight and slush box.

Edited by VolvoT5 on Sunday 27th March 16:04

[TheLordJohn]

I should have clicked the link :/ Lol.
Well with any luck he won't take it tomorrow and it'll be waiting for you....!

[dafeller]

Has this made the list? I haven't seen it.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-E38-740I-Alpina-Rare...yUAAOSw2ENW8Bmb

[VolvoT5]

dafeller said:

Has this made the list? I haven't seen it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-E38-740I-Alpina-Rare...yUAAOSw2ENW8Bmb

Nice but not a big fan of the ALPINA sticker on the front spoiler, is that an original thing?

Edited by VolvoT5 on Sunday 27th March 18:04

[andy43]

VolvoT5 said:

dafeller said:

Has this made the list? I haven't seen it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-E38-740I-Alpina-Rare...yUAAOSw2ENW8Bmb

Nice but not a big fan of the ALPINA sticker on the front spoiler, is that an original thing?

Edited by VolvoT5 on Sunday 27th March 18:04

You could get a deco kit for Alpinas but I'm not sure that included the lettering. That car is not an Alpina in any way shape or form anyway.
While I'm here.. this looks a peach
Probably worth buying to sell back to the merc dealer bit by bit minus a restocking charge if all the receipts are still there...
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C725480

[GreenArrow]

dafeller said:

Has this made the list? I haven't seen it.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-E38-740I-Alpina-Rare...yUAAOSw2ENW8Bmb

..nice wheels, but essentially just a clean and high mileage E38 740i for £3K "buy it now".

There was one of these without the Alpina bits only making a grand when I looked first thing this morning....these big old beemers do represent great value at the moment.

Personally I am tempted by the Lexus LS430 locally to me up for £2175. Likely to cost less in the long run than a 7 series.....

[golfer19]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C725538#



94k
£2500
Very sparse ad

[golfer19]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C725454#





V12 for twice the price of the previous post.