1983 Mercedes 500sec

zanx

Hello Everyone,
Long time reader/first time poster,

As said in the title, my girlfriend is currently the driver of, she's in two minds about selling it on(emotional attatchment, as i'm sure you're all familiar with!)

It's nowhere near showroom cond. but driving and in need of slight tlc.

Is there any clubs, collectors on this board whom I could get in touch with?
Send a PM or post a reply here.

Oh, No photos yet(i'm in work, and slacking off!)
I'll post em later or PM those interested

junkyard

How much work does it need? what's the mileage, spec, colour inside and out, N.C.Ted? How much do you want for it and post some photos if you want to sell it. As I always say, if the price is right I'll buy it.:)

mike65

One day every old car in Ireland will be in Cobh!

Mike.

junkyard

I've had most of them already in one shape or form, I just can't help myself if I see something I want I must have it.:D

zanx

It's a 1984 not 83, sorry bout that
Midnight Blue Exterior, matching leather interior, 120k approx mileage, in good order, diesel coonversion by previous owner to ease running costs threefore has (D 300) 6 cyl. Diesel.
lots done recently - New Rad./Water pump - Glow plugs - Grille Chrome(for added head-turning!)
Original Leather Interior just conditioned, walnut dash with added walnut steering wheel.
She wants 3500 yoyo's.
A real head turner PM me for a phone number.

mike65

Any idea who did the conversion job?

Mike.

zanx

Hi Mike

This is the owner of the merc (The Bird)!
I don't know who did the conversion, but I bought it from a guy who lives in Gorey - Wexford for 6 months of the year and Australia for the other six months and he couldn't bear to part with her either but his wife made him get rid of it cause he already had another car. The original owner of the car is from Clontarf because he saw me driving her once and ran up and reminisced about the good old times.

Joe reddy on the North Strand has done a bit of work on the car - he has worked with a lot of old Mercs

Sorry can't be of more assistance.

West_Coast

I think I know the car.

I am fairly certain I know the owner .... judging by the parking in the photo (3 feet from the kerb)

If I am right then the springs in the back seat won't be too good.

junkyard

I don't suppose you have the original engine? I'm not a big fan of diesel conversions tbh.:(

zanx

West_Coast wrote:

.... judging by the parking in the photo (3 feet from the kerb)

If I am right then the springs in the back seat won't be too good.

Poor fella!
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Always thought that was 12"

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Go and buy a "starter" all the hand crankin is makin you delusional;)

Oh sorry guy's have I just fed the troll?

West_Coast

That's 12 inches ... you have been spoiled.

I think you only find trolls in the Lord of the Rings, down in New Zealand. Did you meet any there?

zanx

West_Coast wrote:

I think you only find trolls in the Lord of the Rings, down in New Zealand. Did you meet any there?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll


butt out if you've nothing productive to add.