[W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC

[Axel Wulff]

The German racing color used to be white (French - blue, Spanish - yellow), but in the '30's Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz started racing their cars in the bare metal (mostly aluminium and magnesium bodies), which led to "silver" becoming the new racing color for GermanyRegards, Axel J. Wulff610-731-5453 Cellular610-572-4611 Home> From: c.c.hansen at cogeco.ca> To: ronny.geenen at verizon.net; mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 18:04:49 -0500> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC> > Aficionados of fine automobiles place certain colours to certain makes of > cars.> > The Italian race car colour is red, the British green while the > Mercedes-Benz racing colour is silver.> > Of course this isn't necessary something to live by.> > My wife for example can't stand a white car. It looks like a fridge. A large > car looks like a big chest freezer.> > The reason I don't care for a white car is that a rust spot shows up really > bad.> > I am sure most of you guys out there know the reason M-B race cars are > silver, ok ok, just asking.> If not there's a powerful explanation for it.> > Carl> Niagara Falls, Canada> 1988 560 SEC> > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "RONNY GEENEN" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 5:33 PM> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC> > > >I share your opinion except the color.> > I love white. When I was shopping for an SEC, in year 2000, I could not > > find a white one, which is my favorite color. I then settled down with the > > champagne color. And in those days I was also not a member of this mailing > > club.> >> > Ronny> > Glendora, Ca 91740> > 1987 560 SEC> > 1984 300 SD> >> > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Carl Hansen" <c.c.hansen at cogeco.ca>> > To: "Bruce Mendel" <brucem105 at comcast.net>; "Mercedes Coupes Mailing > > Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 2:20 PM> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC> >> >> >> Hey come on now! Yes 45,000 miles is a lot of miles and $25,000 would be > >> too much for any American car.> >> We are talking about a Mercedes-Benz here, that car at 45,000 miles isn't > >> even broken in yet for crying out loud.> >> I would like to see it in the flesh though, like any other car, but if > >> it's as good as described $25,000 is very reasonable.> >> The only drawbacks in my opinion is the colour and the fact that it's a > >> US version.> >> I prefer the Euro version for bumpers, headlamps and more horse power.> >>> >> Carl Hansen> >>> >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Bruce Mendel" <brucem105 at comcast.net>> >> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 12:38 PM> >> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC> >>> >>> >>> Hey guys, happy new year. Thanks for the recommendations!> >>>> >>> I saw that white on ebay too. Very nice looking car, and the seller, > >>> while a> >>> dealer, sounds like they know the W126 reasonably well. $25K is a lot of> >>> money for a 45K mile car these days, but without knowing the car > >>> personally> >>> it's hard for me to say.> >>>> >>> Anyhow, I have one or two that Carl might like, so I emailed him > >>> directly.> >>>> >>> Bruce> >>> 856-912-2600 Cell> >>>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>> From: <malcolm369 at comcast.net>> >>> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> >>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 9:50 AM> >>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC> >>>> >>>> >>>> Happy New Year to you Carl..> >>>>> >>>> I'm with Axel about Bruce Mendel (mr-amazing-deals on ebay). We have > >>>> seen> >>> one of his cars last summer at an MB meet. It was nothing less than> >>> fantastic, to my mind..> >>>>> >>>> There's also a '91 for sale on ebay currently. 45K miles that might > >>>> pique> >>> your fancy.... Take a look.> >>>>> >>>>> >>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-500-Series-560SEC-Coupe-ABSOLUTELY-SHOWROOM-NEW-CONDITION-560-SEC-ONLY-45K-MILE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6332QQihZ006QQitemZ160193744514QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW> >>>>> >>>> No matter what.. Good luck & enjoy..> >>>>> >>>> Cheers, MBL> >>>>> >>>> -------------- Original message ----------------------> >>>> From: Carl Ey <eyman15 at hotmail.com>> >>>> >> >>>> > Dear MB Coupe members - I just joined your group this year and am > >>>> > very> >>> anxioius> >>>> > to purchase a 1991 560 SEC. I am in Northern Virginia and have been> >>> searching> >>>> > high and low for the "right" auto. My email is below, please contact > >>>> > me> >>> OR> >>>> > please point me in the right direction to find the vehicle I want -> >>> dealerships> >>>> > seem very indifferent and E-bay doesn't do it for me. HELP!> >>>> >> >>>> > Thanks and Happy New Year!> >>>> > Carl S. Ey The Ey Man 6501 Byron Ave. Springfield, VA 22150> >>>> > '202.391.3200 (cell) 703.913.1148 (home)eyman15 at hotmail.com > >>>> > eyc2 at ndu.edu> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> >>> ----> >>>> >>>> >>>> The MB Coupes Website!> >>>> W126 SEC Mailing List> >>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >>>> >>> The MB Coupes Website!> >>> W126 SEC Mailing List> >>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >>>> >>> >> The MB Coupes Website!> >> W126 SEC Mailing List> >> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >>> >>> >> -- > >> No virus found in this incoming message.> >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. 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