Simon Hancock Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 A friend of my wife's has for sale this car which is silver with black cloth interior. Only two owners from new, first owner kept it until 2001. Mot and tax till Jan. Automatic. Car is in Bournemouth. Contact the owner Mr Taylor on 01202 526633. Price £1350 C7 BLK Mem no 10929 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Hancock Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 BTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I've contacted him. Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 What model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 It's a 200 carb. Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Following my enquiry, the owner has e.mailed me some info and photos and, from the history and pictures, it does look like a real gem. However, I can't justify any more cars, so I wouldn't want to obstruct anyone else who may be interested. I was tempted because my father-in-law had one from 1977 to 2003, when he died. Thinking it would be of limited value, we gave it to a friend and it is still going strong. I was amazed how well it drove - adequate performance, nice handling, smooth ride, and felt very safe. IMO, one of the last of the proper traditional Mercedes. Would provide someone with a very nice winter 'tin top' Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkprincess Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 These have often been described as the most reliable production cars ever built 😳 I expect I'll have one at some point in the future RW04FUN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Whizz Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 my father had one of these... From memory I think it was an B plate I think? 230 TE estate in metallic blue It had done 310000 miles :-) on the original gearbox. it did have the bottom half of the engine replaced but in hindsight I think it could have gone a lot further before being changed. Had great self leveling suspension and was enourmous inside. Body finally gave in in the end to rust check for a clunking gearbox when selecting gear. great car though Gavin Gee Edited by - Gee Whizz on 29 Sep 2005 22:40:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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