New Project - R129

[James555]

I have just taken on this little beauty - hasn't seen the outside world for 15 years. Am hoping to restore to former glory over the next couple of months

[chris333]

excellent! Keep us posted with plenty of photos of the progress!

[cossy400]

A decent wash is a good start.

As said keep us updated.

[PositronicRay]

Looking forward to this.

[tobinen]

Excellent. Where the hell was it stored?

[0a]

That looks like mine (with more dust)! What engine does it have?

[James555]

Its been stored for 15 years in an underground car park.

Finally got her going yesterday - the mileage is showing 23,900.

A major wash/valet this weekend to see how the bodywork comes up.

I will post more piccys after the wash.

[V12 AMG]

Mercedes of this vintage had proper paint applied at the factory and come up very well, even when they've sat covered in dust for many years.

[chris333]

James555 said:

Its been stored for 15 years in an underground car park.

Finally got her going yesterday - the mileage is showing 23,900.

A major wash/valet this weekend to see how the bodywork comes up.

I will post more piccys after the wash.

wow low mileage! Which engine is it?

[James555]

its the 326 hp version

[James555]

She's now passed MOT and got some new Bridgestones.

Looks like it might be a full respray as there are just to many panels that have scratches. Other than that everything seems to be in perfect working order.

Edited by James555 on Friday 5th June 20:57

Edited by James555 on Friday 5th June 21:22

[James555]

She's now passed MOT and got some new Bridgestones.

Looks like it might be a full respray as there are just to many panels that have scratches. Other than that everything seems to be in perfect working order.

Edited by James555 on Friday 5th June 20:57

Edited by James555 on Friday 5th June 21:23

[slk 32]

I would seriously consider having it wet sanded before going down the respray route. Check out KDS Kelty over at Gillingham. I've used them before ... highly recommended

[slk 32]

I would seriously consider having it wet sanded before going down the respray route. Check out KDS Kelty over at Gillingham. I've used them before ... highly recommended

[James555]

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She's back from T M Motors in West Molesey who have done a great job