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355chas

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newbie question
« on: August 25, 2015, 22:27:09 »
I was wondering how much a non matching engine would hurt the value of a 280 SL
Im looking at one that has a rebuilt Metric Motors Longblock (8k bill)

Thanks and appreciate it.

Chas

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Re: newbie question
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2015, 23:40:41 »
In general, it will detract from it....

However, Metric has the Best reputation for rebuilding Mercedes engines; and the 113 in particular.

Benz Dr.

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Re: newbie question
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2015, 15:20:43 »
Right now? Next to nothing. If someone can show me where a buyer paid more at auction for a numbers matching car, then I will change my position. Since dealer's were allowed to stamp the original engine serial number on to a replacement block, it doesn't mean much.

 When the value of 113's crosses over 300 - 500K then this will become more of an issue. I expect that to be at least a few years into the future.
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