Lovely Cars: Interesting, Classic, Retro, Barge 5-10k
Discussion
gforceg said:
Yes. That is ace!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-MERCEDES-250-CE-Cou...
Wibble level critical.
W00DY said:
Oh my word... That is lovelier than a lovely thing on a lovely day 
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Lowtimer said:
I actually prefer the six, whether 280 or 300, in an R107. It's not a car for going terribly fast in, anyway. Agree that it would need careful inspection, especially of the bulkhead.
I agree entirely. I've asked for the VRN so I can do a proper MOT check. I wonder how many miles it's done?
Let us know how you get on with it CdG, it's a good price if it's a sound car. If you go to look, I'd try and take Steve Griffin from the club with you.
I like a straight 6 and it makes a good noise, some say the lighter nose improves handling. I wouldn't say it wants any power, the chassis is for wafting anyhow. The fuel economy (I think I get high teens) isn't going to be great on any of them.
I love our 280 but have to acknowledge that it's the least loved engine in the range which does affect the value. The run-out 500 and 300 models from 86 on are more highly prized. As time goes on, I'd hope it would get less important, I don't think many quibble over a cc or two on a pagoda. Post-facelift plastic door handles are nasty compared the chrome delights on this one, puts the sec to shame in that dept.
Dr Interceptor said:
W00DY said:
Oh my word... That is lovelier than a lovely thing on a lovely day 
that is a thing of beauty indeed.Original Turbo Technics MK2 GTI?
This seems good value considering what 8v's go for with higher mileage.
|http://thumbsnap.com/9tvKHSLv[/url]
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C826087
This seems good value considering what 8v's go for with higher mileage.
|http://thumbsnap.com/9tvKHSLv[/url]http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C826087
Strela said:
Timothy Claypole said:
I love our 280 but have to acknowledge that it's the least loved engine in the range.
As a 380 owner, I respectfully beg to differ. It would be poor form to stage a pissing on own bonfire contest...
Honestly, I think they are fantastic cars and when picking one out, the engine choice is not going to impact the ownership experience as much as other factors, like it being rotten or painted an absurd colour.
Timothy Claypole said:
I wonder how many miles it's done?
Let us know how you get on with it CdG, it's a good price if it's a sound car. If you go to look, I'd try and take Steve Griffin from the club with you.
I'll let you know what I find out if there's a response to my mail. As I'm out celebrating a familial birthday tonight, and then attending a military funeral tomorrow, I suspect it may be some time before I was able to make any plans to view, even were I willing to risk significant personal harm if Madame deG finds out about it. Let us know how you get on with it CdG, it's a good price if it's a sound car. If you go to look, I'd try and take Steve Griffin from the club with you.
I do like it though, despite an evasive ad and an absolutely minging driver's seat.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Timothy Claypole said:
I wonder how many miles it's done?
I'll let you know what I find out if there's a response to my mail. I do like it though, despite an evasive ad and an absolutely minging driver's seat.
MOT history shows the miles racking up, with few advisories and nothing too scary. Test expires in June.
GreatGranny said:
Original Turbo Technics MK2 GTI?
This seems good value considering what 8v's go for with higher mileage.
|http://thumbsnap.com/9tvKHSLv[/url]
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C826087
That seems too cheap to me, I didn't even think it would be in thread budget.This seems good value considering what 8v's go for with higher mileage.
|http://thumbsnap.com/9tvKHSLv[/url]http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C826087
Trabi601 said:
We can always make an exception for you Trabi, but generally the consensus is Spirit - No, Shadow - Yes.
bob-lad said:
We can always make an exception for you Trabi,
but generally the consensus is Spirit - No, Shadow - Yes.
Proper Shadows are beyond budget for this thread. I had hoped to find a nice Bentley T2, but they're well over these days. Perhaps a Mulsanne or similar would be acceptable?but generally the consensus is Spirit - No, Shadow - Yes.
Trabi601 said:
Proper Shadows are beyond budget for this thread. I had hoped to find a nice Bentley T2, but they're well over these days. Perhaps a Mulsanne or similar would be acceptable?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=182467651529&_sacat=0- I am obviously a hamfisted luddite and can't get the Ebay link to work.**
Edited by Jonmx on Wednesday 15th March 00:25
W00DY said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-COUPE-2-8-1999-LH...
Seems like a silly amount of money compared to a soft-top (and because it is), but my god it's hot.
Would need a manual conversion too.
A quick spin through the classifieds in europe suggests these are plentiful and within thread budget. It also suggests these are robust as there are plenty well through the 200k km mark, and several well over 300k.
You may even sneak one with the later 3.0 six pot.
Trabi601 said:
Looking again, not all the photos are of the same car. We have an exhaust pipe mismatch.
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