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RiccardoG
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708 posts
141 months
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Well, I live in central'ish London and there are many nice cars in the area amongst which are included 4 R107's down my street.
One of these was parked right opposite my flat in October last year and hasn't moved since! Its an F reg 300SL in blue with hardtop and beige interior. Its in ok condition but certainly not pristine, some rust on rear wheel arches etc. Obviously its not going anywhere now as I assume the brakes are seized and the battery dead.
Today I noticed that the tax has run out end of April and I assume that in the not too distance future the permit will expire too. This is obviously not really my business, but its also a shame to think this car may soon be towed away and crushed or whatever it is they do to abandoned cars. I suspect maybe the owner has left the country or passed away.
Is there a way of finding out before the car is taken away? Again, it would be a shame to see a nice classic SL wasted!
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RiccardoG
Original Poster
708 posts
141 months
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BigBen
6,502 posts
99 months
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Would be a great shame for that to be taken away and crushed or whatever happens to them. Does not look too bad from the photos.
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MercScot
395 posts
20 months
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Its insured, so someone must still care?
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Todzilla
220 posts
44 months
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Is that in Primrose Hill per chance? Used to live in that street if that's the case... That'd be damn close to the Engineer!
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RiccardoG
Original Poster
708 posts
141 months
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It being still insured isn't necessarily a sign its still someone's, could be that, like the parking permit, its just a matter of time before it runs out and expires. Todzilla said: Is that in Primrose Hill per chance? Used to live in that street if that's the case... That'd be damn close to the Engineer! Indeed it is! About 25 steps to the Engineer (which has now changed ownership, alas).
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bob1179
13,450 posts
78 months
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If nobody wants it I will put a claim in for it. Must be a legal way of getting ones grubby mits on the old girl? I've always wanted an R107... 
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r129sl
2,370 posts
72 months
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Use the registration plate to obtain the chassis number and then you can obtain the key. A cosy relationship with your dealer may be required. It is not stealing so long as you are willing to give it back when the true owner stakes his claim.
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bob1179
13,450 posts
78 months
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I seem to get on well with my local main dealer! I just hate seeing such a lovely old car sat awaiting an unknown fate. Is there a way of tracing the owner through the DVLA? Even if the engine or gearbox was knackered and it's just been laid up it would be a waste to scrap it. There is always a way of getting it going again.
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K50 DEL
5,215 posts
97 months
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bob1179 said: I seem to get on well with my local main dealer! I just hate seeing such a lovely old car sat awaiting an unknown fate. Is there a way of tracing the owner through the DVLA? Even if the engine or gearbox was knackered and it's just been laid up it would be a waste to scrap it. There is always a way of getting it going again. Yep... with extenuating circumstances the DVLA will release owners details to private individuals such as the OP... I seem to remember that a vehicle being seemingly abandoned outside your property is considering a circumstance where releasing the information is acceptable. Form V888 is what you need, more details here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/DG_10...
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r129sl
2,370 posts
72 months
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hamishg
135 posts
57 months
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Riccardo,
I think it may belong to a chap who was posted to Singapore late last year and lived on Edis Street. I will email him now and see if its his.
Hamish (also in Primrose Hill)
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bob1179
13,450 posts
78 months
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hamishg said: Riccardo,
I think it may belong to a chap who was posted to Singapore late last year and lived on Edis Street. I will email him now and see if its his.
Hamish (also in Primrose Hill) Definitely do that, it would be terrible if his car is towed and crushed (if it is his car). However, if he doesn't want it, I'll be happy to take it away!
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RiccardoG
Original Poster
708 posts
141 months
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hamishg said: Riccardo,
I think it may belong to a chap who was posted to Singapore late last year and lived on Edis Street. I will email him now and see if its his.
Hamish (also in Primrose Hill) Hi Hamish, Nice one, the power of PH strikes again!  I hope this is his and all gets sorted in time. He is lucky there haven't been any parking restrictions 'his' side. Do let us know how you get on if you can. PS: Didn't I buy a house off you?
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slippery
9,383 posts
108 months
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r129sl said: Use the registration plate to obtain the chassis number and then you can obtain the key. A cosy relationship with your dealer may be required. It is not stealing so long as you are willing to give it back when the true owner stakes his claim.  Are you sure? I could think of a few cars I'd love to borrow, that I would be happy to give back if the owner claimed them! 
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TheGroves
163 posts
58 months
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slippery said: Are you sure? I could think of a few cars I'd love to borrow, that I would be happy to give back if the owner claimed them! Yeh, I think that TWOKing thing they slapped on the little sh!te that 'borrowed' my AMG is how they view that kind of thing. 
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r129sl
2,370 posts
72 months
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good point about twocing.
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slippery
9,383 posts
108 months
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r129sl said: good point about twocing.  
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hamishg
135 posts
57 months
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RiccardoG said: hamishg said: Riccardo,
I think it may belong to a chap who was posted to Singapore late last year and lived on Edis Street. I will email him now and see if its his.
Hamish (also in Primrose Hill) Hi Hamish, Nice one, the power of PH strikes again! I hope this is his and all gets sorted in time. He is lucky there haven't been any parking restrictions 'his' side. Do let us know how you get on if you can. PS: Didn't I buy a house off you? Just heard back and its not whose I thought it was. They mystery continues…. And yes.
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Egbert Nobacon
2,763 posts
112 months
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Right, its getting a bit anal now but this might be a clue. The tax disc holder and the dealer sticker in the back window appear to have "CV" in green letters on them and looking closely one can see similar letters on the front and rear plates. This green and white logo seemed familiar and I then recalled looking in a Merc Specialists in Swavesey (Nr Cambridge) many years ago called C&V Cars that used to have green letters on a white background as its logo. Their website has been updated but Google streetview shows the old logo on their premesis. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=swavesey&hl=en...Their phone number is 01954 230264. Give them a ring Ricc, they may well have the address of the person they sold it to on file or be able to put them in touch with you ....
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