Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 16]

[dscam]

Sweet Sixteen for the barge thread!

There is already so much pent-up buying potential I think we could see a gold-rush once lockdown ends.

Max - your E39 looks absolutely spot-on. The design looks so fresh and properly cleaned like that reminds me how desirable they are. Concur that a 530/540 estate would be hard to beat.

[Speed addicted]

dscam said:

Sweet Sixteen for the barge thread!

There is already so much pent-up buying potential I think we could see a gold-rush once lockdown ends.

Max - your E39 looks absolutely spot-on. The design looks so fresh and properly cleaned like that reminds me how desirable they are. Concur that a 530/540 estate would be hard to beat.

It’s a fine looking thing, an impending Labrador purchase has me researching estate candidates to replace the capable but dull 420d Grancoupe. Not because I don’t thing she’ll fit in the 420, just because of this thread...

[r129sl]

Usget said:

That e39 looks extremely smart. They are such well proportioned cars.

Apologies if this is in fact a dreadful old heap, my Merc beard is non existent, but I found it interesting...



https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/198...

It's an interesting car. All UK-spec 560s, be they SELs or SECs, came with the high output ECE engine. It is rated at 300bhp and 339lb/ft torque and moves the surprisingly light w126 with impressive vigour. However, very few came with the hydro-pneumatic suspension option. It looks like it is a genuine "every possible option" car, having orthopaedic seats and engine under shield as well. It appears to be lacking the air filter assembly. The bodywork requirements would put me off at that price. Also those wheels would have to go.

[swampy442]

Checking in, with some thread spec German metal. Still cant stomach the name mind

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-300E-24v-Carat...

[Bonefish Blues]

Lists faults and then states that it's not a comprehensive list...

[John Locke]

Max M4X WW said:

Checking in. Can I self indulge with a seen before pic of my E39?

I've got a few bits to fit this weekend including rear discs, pads, shoes and front/rear ARB links and bushes. Last weekend was front suspension arms! I'm liking the car a lot more since I've spent some time working on it for some reason. Hoping it drives well after!

An air of class not found in BMW's newer offerings. Looks superb.

[ian316]

I like the colour of the 300E but not the wheels or the to do list

[bolidemichael]

r129sl said:

Usget said:

That e39 looks extremely smart. They are such well proportioned cars.

Apologies if this is in fact a dreadful old heap, my Merc beard is non existent, but I found it interesting...



https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/198...

It's an interesting car. All UK-spec 560s, be they SELs or SECs, came with the high output ECE engine. It is rated at 300bhp and 339lb/ft torque and moves the surprisingly light w126 with impressive vigour. However, very few came with the hydro-pneumatic suspension option. It looks like it is a genuine "every possible option" car, having orthopaedic seats and engine under shield as well. It appears to be lacking the air filter assembly. The bodywork requirements would put me off at that price. Also those wheels would have to go.

Nice summary and an interesting insight. What extent of bodywork would need to be undertaken, in your view and at what cost?

Personally, I forgive the alloys as they give it a certain levity; like a cool older chap that wears some smart trainers with some smart casual gear.

[LetsTryAgain]

orangesrule said:

Gave the E class, a scrub the another day to remove the years of non washing from the previous owners. Lots of algae, around the trims. Not bad for a 1k car.

That looks the business.
And how did you get the petrol V6 for a grand...!?

[darkblueturbo]

Does this count, or is 2007 too recent?

[Jim the Sunderer]

A solid wooden armrest, those Germans know how to build a comfortable car...

[Sterillium]

Checking in...

[bristolracer]

I'm getting an advert for local scrapyards on this page.
What is google trying to tell me?

[Macron]

darkblueturbo said:

Does this count, or is 2007 too recent?

Is it under 5k?

[Usget]

darkblueturbo said:

Does this count, or is 2007 too recent?

Surely no way this is under £5k if it’s a genuine, working Audi Essex?

[0a]

A good performance last thread. The posting rate was better than any since volume 4.

[bolidemichael]

Jim the Sunderer said:

A solid wooden armrest, those Germans know how to build a comfortable car...

Au contraire, Duchatalet is a Belgian luxury outfitter.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

0a said:

A good performance last thread. The posting rate was better than any since volume 4.

This graph shows the recumbent redhead in her full glory, complete with stabby thing.

[bolidemichael]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

0a said:

A good performance last thread. The posting rate was better than any since volume 4.

This graph shows the recumbent redhead in her full glory, complete with stabby thing.

To me, it shows a redhead with mouth open, accepting of the teabagging that she is about to receive.









You started it

[ian316]

bolidemichael said:

Jim the Sunderer said:

A solid wooden armrest, those Germans know how to build a comfortable car...

Au contraire, Duchatalet is a Belgian luxury outfitter.

It's not an armrest it's storage box under the armrest which to me doesn't look as good as the roll top ones