[W126 Coupe] Expensive??

[Dawid Loubser]

Barry,

I agree, the fintail gets the most attention! I also drive a 1963  
model, but a 220b (not S)
visible here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Mercedes-Benz_220b_% 
281963%29.png

It's starting to rust though (not visible on the photograph), and in  
need of some work. But an
absolutely wonderful car to drive. I have in my life never seen as  
reliable car as the W111.
I've literally let mine stand outside in the winter for 5 months, and  
it started first time. And the
engines are completely bulletproof. What a pleasure :-)

It's a very different kind of pleasure to the 560SEC though... But  
strangely, a much more direct
car with somewhat better handling (there is a reason they won the  
Monte Carlo rally with one of these -
I think it was 1959?).

Enjoy your cars! (while we can still afford to put fuel in them)
Dawid


On 08 Jun 2007, at 2:38 vm., Barry Llewellyn wrote:


>

>

>   When it comes to Mercedes ownership I must say I consider it  

> quite affordable....even though we pay a small premium in  

> Australia. Judging against other cars available here I would not  

> complain. I bought my first Mercedes when I was 17 years of age, I  

> am now almost 50....and I still have it in good drivable and  

> reliable condition!......long live the 1963 220S (finny). But other  

> cars have come and gone. I always remember the Mercedes the most  

> for sheer driving pleasure and safety.

>

> When it comes to servicing costs and possible repairs sure it costs  

> a bit more (sometimes?) but it balances out because that problems  

> do not occur as often as other vehicles. It is simple....you don't  

> pay for labour as often and the parts you replace last longer than  

> other brands. Purchase of an old Mercedes is certainly not as risky  

> and not many problems are hidden. Generally what you see is what  

> you get.

>

> Now I am certainly not a mechanic but I take the time to learn how  

> to do the other little things that I can do without using fancy  

> tools on my 380 SEC. I can do all basic to medium repairs to  

> electrical, cooling and general presentation. I have also modified  

> with lamp and dash cluster upgrades with the help of Ebay and other  

> connections.This site too is an enormous help. I am not afraid of  

> overseas transactions to lower the purchase price. We have older  

> cars so we have the advantage to shop around. I also have a W124  

> and a W201 used more as daily drivers to conserve the "better cars"  

> condition. A complete drivable SEC parts car is in my back yard for  

> less than a gearbox rebuild for a late model Holden!

>

> The SEC is certainly the most fun Mercedes I have ever owned but I  

> actually get more attraction with the 220S! Ahh...I manage to enjoy  

> the best of both era's!

>

> Barry Llewellyn

>

> Brisbane  QLD Australia

>

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