Lovely Cars: Interesting, Classic, Retro, Barge 5-10k
Discussion
Zonergem said:
If this has had an 18k restoration it's an absolute snip.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C982305
That is way too cheap, isn't it? https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C982305
Skyedriver said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Zonergem said:
If this has had an 18k restoration it's an absolute snip.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C982305
That is way too cheap, isn't it? https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C982305
Compared to others for sale yes, but maybe the bubble is starting to burst, or there are undisclosed problems. Was considering the R129 as Alex knows but that ticks many boxes including nice colour. Hhmm, can I get to Northampton after work tomorrow?
Notwithstanding your budget, the 1-5 thread is the font of all knowledge on these, and there are other threads running too in the Mercedes (or Classic, can't remember) section. At your budget, you should be able to get a really good car. Might be worth PM-ing Zonergem; he currently has 3 and is both an expert and looking to offload!
I had the 5.0 and loved it and would recommend one, but I do think the 320 is a worthy alternative. The SL is a cruiser rather than a sports car, so you don't drive everywhere full-on, so performance is probably moot most of the time. That said, the 8 cyl engine makes a fantastic noise and, all things being equal, I'd hold-out for one.
The key is to buy on condition though, not necessarily engine. You need to decide whether you want pre or post facelift. I prefer the early cars but there isn't much of significance between them bar aesthetics. Look for full service history and no rust. A pano roof is nice to have (later cars). Above all, check that the roof works, then check again. Trim, panels and roof repairs are pricey, and make sure that repairs really are within your capabilities before taking on any sort of a project. They are terrific cars though, and holding values very well - there is a school of thought that they're already appreciating, although you can still pick them up around the 5-ish mark. I would strongly recommend one.
I had the 5.0 and loved it and would recommend one, but I do think the 320 is a worthy alternative. The SL is a cruiser rather than a sports car, so you don't drive everywhere full-on, so performance is probably moot most of the time. That said, the 8 cyl engine makes a fantastic noise and, all things being equal, I'd hold-out for one.
The key is to buy on condition though, not necessarily engine. You need to decide whether you want pre or post facelift. I prefer the early cars but there isn't much of significance between them bar aesthetics. Look for full service history and no rust. A pano roof is nice to have (later cars). Above all, check that the roof works, then check again. Trim, panels and roof repairs are pricey, and make sure that repairs really are within your capabilities before taking on any sort of a project. They are terrific cars though, and holding values very well - there is a school of thought that they're already appreciating, although you can still pick them up around the 5-ish mark. I would strongly recommend one.
How about some Japanese retro muscle?
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C984643
Pity it's LHD, but it's cheap.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C984643
Pity it's LHD, but it's cheap.
Lowtimer said:
We haven't had the advert for ages, so here you go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWF-hH1nloo
If only they still made ads like that, TV might be worth watching again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWF-hH1nloo
I'd really like an Alpine. I missed the boat when they were generally around the 6-8k mark, but this looks reasonably priced and rather nice.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C981501
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C981501
Looks classy.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C975253
£8500 seems reasonable doesn't it? You might struggle to find a parking space big enough, but what a majestic thing it is.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C975253
£8500 seems reasonable doesn't it? You might struggle to find a parking space big enough, but what a majestic thing it is.
king brilliant, even by today’s standards. Unflattering photos, but I've got a real soft spot for these. Under 8 grand and it looks a good'un. Cool and fun summer pose-mobile.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C994790
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C994790
gforceg said:
Worth a haggle to bring into thread budget? I wrongly assumed the 6 pots were all 5 speeds.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C979028
It's certainly in budget, and great colour. Does it have a slight look of Hillman Avenger about it?https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C979028
golfer19 said:
That car looks pretty decent to me. It's the 'wrong' engine for those that care about that sort of stuff, but looks reasonably well-cared-for. 
Probably falls into the faintly desirable box, without being cheap enough to be appealing 'because cheap'.
E24man said:
Shnozz said:
golfer19 said:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1024158
Made even better with M parallel wheels on the car now instead of the over sized Alpinas.
£8995
Made even better by the fact its got a FAX MACHINE!! Utterly brilliant!Made even better with M parallel wheels on the car now instead of the over sized Alpinas.
£8995
A rare and rather appealing survivor.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1012902
70s brown and velour; lots to like.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1012902
70s brown and velour; lots to like.
soxboy said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
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