Old friend returns 1961 220Sb

[badali]

I bought back my 1961 220Sb.  I originally bought it in 1987 and sold it in 2009.  The 2 owners from 2009-2021 did not drive it much so I rescued it again.  It started but the fuel pump is leaking.  The classic center has a new one on the way to me.  Should be an easy fix then I can drive it home.

[badali]

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[ejboyd5]

What a wonderful car.  Don't let it go again.

[badali]

The car is referred to as "old yeller"  It's value is more sentimental.  This is the car that started my obsession with Mercedes.  I was 22 when I bought it originally.  It runs and drives and never left me stranded.  Far from perfect, but who is...

[Tyler S]

That’s awesome. I just did something very similar. I managed to track down and purchase my late grandfather’s 220 Cabriolet A that he sold back in 2003 before he passed. Same thing here it definitely has sentimental attachment. Brings back memories seeing it again.

[bracurrie]

Great story and a nice car that is reasonable to keep going.
I recently became aware of the 1966 600 that my Dad and I refurbished in 1973. He kept it after I moved out for ten years and only sold it because the one remaining W100 mechanic in town retired. But then I saw the state of the car and the money needed to make it a driver again and decided against it. But the temptation haunts me. 

[PeterPortugal]

On the subject of old Mercedes I should have bought I remember Elvis's blue 280SE being up for about 150k USD a few years back. If only I could have afforded it at the time....

[badali]

The car is at home now.  My son and I put the fuel pump on last week and brought it home the next day.  It needs a lot  of cleaning on the paint.  I drove it around a little the day I brought it home.  It seems to run ok but I have to change all the fluids.  A little tinkering here and there and it will be good enough to drive around town without any major concerns.

[badali]

All cleaned up and waxed.  The rally look is now part of the cars history.  I'm going to drive it as is.  The cars starts right up and runs well.

[wwheeler]

I think it looks fantastic. Yes leave it just as is and has great character!

[Iconic]

Hi Brad,
Congratulations on getting it back !!
It looks fantastic.
Get in and drive it.
Take care,
Mark