6.9

Just read a little deeper and saw the US version in the description. Still interested. Let's talk!

Hey Dave, I have some interest in that 50/50 deal. I need brightwork trim and bumpers. Is this an American or Euro version?

for our registery I would like pictures of both cars and the Vin of the second car .

UPDATE: Just talked to the owner. She's the second owner and has had it since 1981. It was a birthday present from her husband. Just 80,000 miles and "always garaged." I'm dubious, cause this is an extremely dry climate and there's significant rust. Apparently her husband's attorney friend also has a 6.9 that has been sitting on blocks for years. I'm going to have a look at that too if he's willing to part with it.

Anyway, she wants $1750 for it. She confirmed that it runs but suspension is obviously problematical. The problem may just be shot spheres but I'm not certain. The dealer offered her $500, which she declined. To me it's an excellent parts car for a 6.9 owner or anybody interested in W116 parts. She is certain that a new suspension is astronomical, but if it's really just spheres that's not such a big deal. I'm inclined to offer her $1250. The actual value as a donor car is certainly much greater than that. If somebody wanted to go in 50/50 it would be a LOT of great components for a mere $625. If interested I can take pix. Anybody wanna bite?


Dave

1977 450SEL 6.9, No.923

[full disclosure: I'm cross-posting on the W116 board given overlap of interests.]
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Hopefully this is the right place to post.

About a year ago I inspected and drove a local 6.9 for Kip. It was basically a barn find if I remember right. The owner wanted too much $$$ and Kip declined. By coincidence I rediscovered the car today in a local MB dealer's lot. It was down on its knees and looking pretty sad so of course I inquired about it. Here's the story:

At some point months ago the owner managed to get it to the dealer and was presented with a $15k estimate to simply make it "drivable." Not restored, MB dealers don't usually do that, just drivable. the owner then seemed to basically abandon the car which has been sitting in the dealer's lot ever since. I'll be getting more info shortly. Anyway, when I first saw the car it was running and I drove it around a little. There were no obvious red flags with engine or transmission. However, suspension was hard a rock so it needs new spheres at a minimum. It did rise up OK. More details:

> Color: silver
> Interior: blue leather. Interior condition is pretty good apart from a rip on driver's seat. Trim pieces are excellent and fit tightly. The wood is walnut burl (?), not zebrano and in excellent shape. No cracks. Dashboard has a couple major cracks though.
> Options: sunroof and reclining rear seat.
> Body: Some obvious rust. Can't be sure of the extent of it. Paint is a disaster. However, exterior trim and brightwork is all very nice or better.
>VIN:116.036.12.002257 It's a USA version without any mods.

I'm potentially be interested in it as a parts car for suspension struts and various odds and ends IF I can get it very CHEAP. And the best way to do that is with some other people. If anybody is interested in joining me in this please send me a PM indicating what you're interested in and a guesstimate of how much it's worth to you. As for the logistics, I just got free, open ended access to a private garage with a lift, transmission jacks, engine hoist and engine stand. I can therefore keep the car for disassembly at my leisure. I don't mind shipping small stuff but big items - engine, rear end, etc - would have to be picked up locally (Salt Lake City). After the carcass is picked clean I'd just have it hauled off to the crusher.

There you have it! I hope maybe somebody will be interested joining me in this project. Cheers,


Dave

1977 450SEL 6.9, No.923