Anyone need a cheap workhorse?

[Garlick]

Having my usual evening stroll through the classifieds, I spotted this

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2113759.htm

I don't need another estate, but tempting if you needed a cheap, useful car. Great buy imo

[EDLT]

Its the same age as me.

The chrome wheel arches and the seller actually admitting that its rusty are not a good sign imo.

[FreeLitres]

Man, that is one fugly car!

[jas xjr]

Garlick have you seen the 560 engined w123 thread?

[Garlick]

EDLT said:

The chrome wheel arches and the seller actually admitting that its rusty are not a good sign imo.

I know, but for a car that you can still get wings for with ease and an engine that lasts forever this would make a great tool for a gardener, decorator or anyone who needs a car to work.

It makes the tattiness more appealing, would even work for hauling mountain bikes and stuff. I love it, even if only for trips to the tip.

[Garlick]

FreeLitres said:

Man, that is one fugly car!

Get out.....and shut the door behind you.

[Garlick]

jas xjr said:

Garlick have you seen the 560 engined w123 thread?

No! Sounds great

[635djimmy]

Always loved these. Looks an honest old car that one too. Trying to think of many reasons to need it now

When I was in Aigya napa last year and needed a taxi, I always tried to get the stretched version of one that they had there. They were always on mad milage but didn't have a rattle in them.



I did find one for sale when i got back and had to stop my self buying.

Edited by 635djimmy on Saturday 23 October 00:00

[Tommy Saxondale]

dear god. im not usually a merc fan but this model and the 190 have always caught my eye. particularly smitten with this old smoker.

[cat220]

I love these, you could bin those chrome arches and stick a couple of new wings on that for peanuts. These will start to rise in value IMO.

[Pothole]

love that.