nice pagoda

[nick350]

http://www.justinbanks.com/6-Main.html

Nick350
r107 SL red

[rob walker]

Nick, not impressive from what I can see in any of the photos.

Rob Walker
1968 280SL papyrus white/green leather
Spain and Turkey

[waltklatt]

Nick,
I have to agree with Rob, for that high price, it's not a well sorted one.  Too many incorrect and messy things on it.
Not going to go there.
Walter
1967 220SL-diesel

[nick350]

like what?

quote:Originally posted by waltklatt

Nick,
I have to agree with Rob, for that high price, it's not a well sorted one.  Too many incorrect and messy things on it.
Not going to go there.
Walter
1967 220SL-diesel

Nick350
r107 SL red

[JPMOSE]

High price!  Yes, if exchanged in dollars.  But for UK, 17k Pounds seems fair and reasonable.

Best Regards,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1987 560SL

[waltklatt]

Nick,
Like I said it's best not to pick this car apart.
But to name just a few-firewall pad looks tatty, dash color is not matching the color of car, rockers were painted, brake booster is from a 80's sedan, seat covers have velour inserts,  car is a bit too dirty for a dealer to sell, a few things missing from interior, etc.. This is enough to say for now.  Gasp, now need to get some air in.  
I know I've committed the ultimate sin by chucking the gas engine and auto from my 1967 230SL and inserting a diesel and 5 speed manual.  But you cannot see the obvious changes till you know what to look for.
So proceed with flogging me or tossing me out the door.
Walter
1967 220SL-diesel

Originally posted by nick350

like what?

[jameshoward]

Nick,

The car is on ebay at what seems to be a more realistic price, although I note the reserve is not met. There is a MUCH nicer white 280 also on Ebay UK that really does look like it's worth the money.

Here's the blue one though (which has been on the site for a good few weeks at least on and off):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1966-Mercedes-Benz-230SL-W113-RHD_W0QQitemZ190073549867QQihZ009QQcategoryZ31360QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

James

[nick350]

bu@&**r me, it's the same car!..thanks for that and thanks for the breakdown of messy bits.

quote:Originally posted by jameshoward

Nick,

The car is on ebay at what seems to be a more realistic price, although I note the reserve is not met. There is a MUCH nicer white 280 also on Ebay UK that really does look like it's worth the money.

Here's the blue one though (which has been on the site for a good few weeks at least on and off):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1966-Mercedes-Benz-230SL-W113-RHD_W0QQitemZ190073549867QQihZ009QQcategoryZ31360QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

James

Nick350
r107 SL red

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by waltklatt

Like I said it's best not to pick this car apart.

Walter,

What makes this car any different than any other car we see for sale??  Is the dealer a Group Member or something?

- Valve cover breather tube vented to ground.
- Strange (home made?) hose between air cleaner and venturi.
- Black paint in engine bay.
- After market gas cap, not original chrome locking cap.
- Oil dip stick from early 230SL.
- No hood strap.
- Poorly fitted trunk mat.  Aren't they trying to make a sale?
- Aftermarket radio.
- No cigarette lighter.

On the other hand, very nice wrapping and routing of spark plug wires!

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420