Best smoker barges 1-5 large [vol11]

[rejn]

BigBen said:

Lowtimer said:

Well bought: I like it. Please bring it to a Barge gathering next year.

Or even better the one this year

Talking of which, is that still on for Duxford? Which date? I might bring family rejn along in the Integrale. Especially if it's snowing!!

[K12beano]

James__H said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

This looks nice.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...



Looks good in green.

Very pleased to say that as a result of this thread, I'm the new owner of R779 YKP!

My first barge of many I'm sure

Good 'un! Best of luck!

[cornershop]

'Lexi' arent for me but that looks superb vfm and the ideal person to buy from - nice pressie to yourself

[CharlesdeGaulle]

BigBen said:

Pothole said:

0a said:

In budget, under 100k miles. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C818336





I can't tell what the real condition is from the photos though.

6000 miles in last (almost) 4 years and no MOT advisories since 2010. Looks promising.

Badged as a 320 which is a bad sign.

I wanted to hate that. Doom blue, dodgy badging, awry wipers, new number plates needed, 4 cyl engine, overdue a decent service yada yada. Plus, my MB spidey-senses tingle when I see phrases like bodywork good for the year, no signs of major wear, and bargain winter clearance.

However, if it checks out it looks to be a decent car that could be an appealing little thing.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

James__H said:

My first barge of many I'm sure

Congratulations!

Beware though, it's a slippery slope and now you've started, there's no going back.

You are now, officially, one of us. You poor sap.

[K12beano]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

You are now, officially, one of us. You poor sap.

Ooooo - hark at you!


Now. First Rule of Barge Club ... is ....

[SpeckledJim]

K12beano said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

You are now, officially, one of us. You poor sap.

Ooooo - hark at you!


Now. First Rule of Barge Club ... is ....

No Audis.

[K12beano]

SpeckledJim said:

No Audis.

I'll have you know, after 120k miles and 12 years my Audi fetched over £90....

It couldn't even qualify as a shed, let alone a Barge - hateful piece of shhhhhhugar....

[CharlesdeGaulle]

SpeckledJim said:

K12beano said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

You are now, officially, one of us. You poor sap.

Ooooo - hark at you!


Now. First Rule of Barge Club ... is ....

No Audis.

Beano's selective quote did rather amuse!

Audis are always welcome, although I think of all the threadists only Riley Blue actually admits to owning one.

[QuantumTokoloshi]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

SpeckledJim said:

K12beano said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

You are now, officially, one of us. You poor sap.

Ooooo - hark at you!


Now. First Rule of Barge Club ... is ....

No Audis.

Beano's selective quote did rather amuse!

Audis are always welcome, although I think of all the threadists only Riley Blue actually admits to owning one.

Hi, I am QT, and I admit to owning an AUDI.

D2 A8 is a cracking car, let alone as a Barge.

[BigBen]

rejn said:

BigBen said:

Lowtimer said:

Well bought: I like it. Please bring it to a Barge gathering next year.

Or even better the one this year

Talking of which, is that still on for Duxford? Which date? I might bring family rejn along in the Integrale. Especially if it's snowing!!

I believe so. can't remember the date, perhaps the 27th?

[BigBen]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

I wanted to hate that. Doom blue, dodgy badging, awry wipers, new number plates needed, 4 cyl engine, overdue a decent service yada yada. Plus, my MB spidey-senses tingle when I see phrases like bodywork good for the year, no signs of major wear, and bargain winter clearance.

However, if it checks out it looks to be a decent car that could be an appealing little thing.

It does look pretty good. I know of a similar doom blue 220 at a local body shop which has had a fair amount of work and I believe could be had for around 7.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

BigBen said:

rejn said:

BigBen said:

Lowtimer said:

Well bought: I like it. Please bring it to a Barge gathering next year.

Or even better the one this year

Talking of which, is that still on for Duxford? Which date? I might bring family rejn along in the Integrale. Especially if it's snowing!!

I believe so. can't remember the date, perhaps the 27th?

29th I think. 0a will be along to confirm, but it's definitely Duxford.


Will undoubtedly be a really good event.

[ian316]

my ultimate w124 would be my late dad's, silver over blue cloth poverty spec 300d just for the memories, it doesn't appear on mot history sadly so I guess that too is gone, on a brighter note I've still got the memories

[Blown2CV]

ian316 said:

my ultimate w124 would be my late dad's, silver over blue cloth poverty spec 300d just for the memories, it doesn't appear on mot history sadly so I guess that too is gone, on a brighter note I've still got the memories

shame that you weren't able to hang on to it. I guess it's not forefront of the mind at those kind of times. Reason to go looking for a similar one though, even if just era.

[Riley Blue]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

SpeckledJim said:

K12beano said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

You are now, officially, one of us. You poor sap.

Ooooo - hark at you!


Now. First Rule of Barge Club ... is ....

No Audis.

Beano's selective quote did rather amuse!

Audis are always welcome, although I think of all the threadists only Riley Blue actually admits to owning one.

That's because my skin is thick and my beard is grey - i.e. I'm too old to give a damn...

ETA - looks like the Audi won't be joining us on the 29th however all being well we'll be there albeit in a rental.

Edited by Riley Blue on Saturday 10th December 17:51

[ian316]

Blown2CV said:

ian316 said:

my ultimate w124 would be my late dad's, silver over blue cloth poverty spec 300d just for the memories, it doesn't appear on mot history sadly so I guess that too is gone, on a brighter note I've still got the memories

shame that you weren't able to hang on to it. I guess it's not forefront of the mind at those kind of times. Reason to go looking for a similar one though, even if just era.

I do have one and it's got blue cloth, it's my 3rd both times I've sold them I've thought why have you done that you'll never get another, I guess i'll just have to do a R129sl and keep ploughing money into this one

[r129sl]

ian316 said:

I do have one and it's got blue cloth, it's my 3rd both times I've sold them I've thought why have you done that you'll never get another, I guess i'll just have to do a R129sl and keep investing into this one

Fixed.

[ian316]

r129sl said:

ian316 said:

I do have one and it's got blue cloth, it's my 3rd both times I've sold them I've thought why have you done that you'll never get another, I guess i'll just have to do a R129sl and keep investing into this one

Fixed.

I was quoting the wife "are you ploughing more money into that" i prefer your term

Edited by ian316 on Saturday 10th December 15:15

[SuperHangOn]

ian316 said:

my ultimate w124 would be my late dad's, silver over blue cloth poverty spec 300d just for the memories, it doesn't appear on mot history sadly so I guess that too is gone, on a brighter note I've still got the memories

I would bet at least some of it is still being used somewhere in the third world. Most of those were bought or nicked for export in the late 90's to mid 00's.

Theft of 123's & 4's became so out of control in London, the police sent warning letters out to all owners and it was on the news a fair bit. A 300D wouldn't have lasted five minutes! Eventually they found their operation yard in Essex - they were chopping hundreds of them in half every month and stuffing them in shipping containers to export from Tilbury. IIRC they reopened again not long after!

Edited by SuperHangOn on Saturday 10th December 13:04