[W126 Coupe] 560 SEC question

[Mister McGoo]

Andy; To the best of my knowledge the SEC (or any other MB model for that matter) was never supplied from factory with pin striping.  This appears to be a common American decorative "improvement" installed by the dealers.  Ditto the chrome wheels. Pin stripes on new MB's were very rarely applied by dealers in Canada and, I am told, never seen in Europe.
 
It's a matter of taste obviously, but perhaps you should check with Mercedes Benz further if you are concerned. -Bellamy  




> From: andy at tularosa.net> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:35:58 -0700> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 560 SEC question> > > I would like some info about my SEC from all those out there much more > informed than I am.> > I am just about to take my coupe in for some restoration work, basically > cheery out the body---few small door dings and redo a 1/4 panel that had > been repaired by a schlock shop---and a total, all parts removed, repaint. > The work will be done by the MB body shop in El Paso that has just been > certified to use the new MB paint system. I have examined their work and it > is fantastic. Since I had a 73 350 SLC that I restored for concours showing > I am very fussy.> > The question pertains to the fact that my coupe has two pin stripes the full > length of the body down both sides. Is this stock factory, special order or > aftermarket by the selling dealer, I have a feeling it is after market by > the selling dealer but can not confirm that. I have seen 560SEC's both with > the pin stripe and with out. Personally I like it on mine since by color is > Almondine red (code 512) and the stripes are a gold color. What do any of > you know about the fact some have the pin stripes and some don't. On my car > they look very nice.> > I need to make up my mind whether or not to put the pin stripes back on, and > if so find a good pin stripper and be able to justify the cost. If I do it I > would like to have the stripes put on after the color coat but before the > clear coats so they are protected and preserved.> > Thanks for any and all comments.> > Andy H> '91 560 SEC> 79 280 TE> 73 bug, my daily driver > > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.

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