Who knows, maybe it's based on a plan that did or does exist. Doubtful but possible, as I don't think SA has any emissions regulations or such. You might be able to make small scale production worthwhile, on third world wage scales.
Factoid: When the Volvo 240 stopped production, a Russian firm bought up the body presses and announced it would continue to produce them for the Russian market. But nothing more was ever heard about that. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > they sure went thru alot of trouble for that scam > > tom savage wrote: > >> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> >> >>> uh, no, I guess I dont remember that one. >> >> >> The Toyota climate control system certainly sounds appealing. >> >> >> >> DEAR SIR. >> >> I am HAJIYA MARYAM ABACHA, I am managing director of the modern Nigeria >> MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA, LTD. l am contacting you in view of the fact >> that we will be of great assistance to each other likeness developing a >> cordial relationship. >> >> I am very proud to inform you that the MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA, LTD. is >> now re-entering production of W123 MERCEDES-BENZ series. W123 >> MERCEDES-BENZ is very reliable, proven sedan design that offers a lot of >> advantages to the newer designs on African roads. W123 is the old body >> style that predates the V-boot Mercedes of Europe that were made from >> late 1980s. >> >> We currently have within our reach the sum of THIRTY FIVE MILLION US >> Dollars (US$35,000,000.00) which we intend to use for late investment, >> and to set up import/export business specifically in your country. >> Production of W123 MERCEDES-BENZ is already been planned starting in >> 2004 and apart from the sum mentioned above we have done a lot of >> research and also receive help from MERCEDES-BENZ, STUTTGART (GERMANY) >> which was given to us in a bit low-key approach as the number of W123 >> MERCEDES-BENZ car finished in Nigeria will certainly be low and not >> satisfy every customer's needs. >> >> However, we also stay in contact to a Russian Firm on behalf of our >> countries multi-billion dollars Ajaokuta Steel Plant Project which will >> help the production of the Proud Nigerian MERCEDES-BENZ W123. >> >> The Russian Partners returned my husband's share of USD$35,000,000.00 >> after the death of my husband and lodged in my husband's car supplier >> company of which l am director right now, the new Civilian Government >> have intensified their probe on my husband's other financial and oil >> company. In view of these, we are now finally able to start production >> of W123 series MERCEDES-BENZ as follows, and would like to invite you >> for asking more information material, or place your order now to be one >> of the first to enjoy this Proud new Automobile. >> >> W123-SERIES PRODUCTION PLAN >> >> W123-MODEL: 240 SEDAN >> this is base model with 4-cylinder 8-valve 2.4 litre Engine. The engine >> is very reliable design from Toyota/Hindustan which will be of perfect >> power for the W123-series MERCEDES-BENZ. Power output is 94HP-DIN and >> car will be equipped with 6-speed gear box of W210 which we were able to >> source in big number from MERCEDES-BENZ STUTTGART. This exiting project >> of cooperation between TOYOTA and MERCEDES-BENZ and gives you the very >> best in quality from JAPAN AND GERMANY THE TWO LEADING CAR MANUFACTURERS >> IN THE WORLD!! >> >> THIS ALL IS NOW PRODUCED IN NIGERIA - ORDER NOW !! >> >> choose model 240-SEDAN: >> base >> USD 8.490,-- >> w/bi-fuel installation gas/petrol >> USD 9.232,-- >> w/aircondition system TOYOTA >> USD 8.832,-- >> w/aircondition system TOYOTA and bi-fuel installation gas/petrol >> USW 9.522,-- >> >> >> W123-MODEL: 240 TOURING >> this is touring model with 4-cylinder 8-valve 2.4 litre Engine. Has a >> 5-door transport body and available with rear LEAF-SPRUNG HEAVY-DUTY >> REAR AXLE. The same engine as 240-SEDAN. Power output is 94HP-DIN and >> car will also be equipped with 6-speed gear box of W210. Touring model >> come with 7-seating on MB-TEX original quality seat surface and will be >> eqipped with standard Air/Con System TOYOTA (NEVER FAILS!). >> >> THIS ALL IS NOW PRODUCED IN NIGERIA - ORDER NOW !! >> >> choose model 240-TOURING: >> base >> USD 12.490,-- >> w/bi-fuel installation gas/petrol >> USD 13.232,-- >> w/aircondition system TOYOTA >> USD 13.832,-- >> w/aircondition system TOYOTA and bi-fuel installation gas/petrol >> USW 14.522,-- >> >> >> MODEL 240-PICKUP >> is available with same leaf-sprung rear axle. Will be equipped to >> standard and deLuxe specification. We expect production of pickup from >> 2005 onwards, with price some 1.500 USD below SEDAN. >> >> Due to the current situation in the country concerning government >> attitude towards my family, and production facilities in LAGOS/NIGERIA, >> we encourage you to place order NOW to be able to get one of these >> fascinating classic MERCEDES-BENZ cars brought to you with NIGERIAN >> CRAFTSMANSHIP. If you order now I can assure you to receive 30% low >> price. In order to do this please send ORDER NOW ON TELEPHONE, the >> number given below in this letter. >> >> We propose you to pay in advance as follows: a percentage of 30% of the >> total sum to you for the expected service and assistance, 10% for >> offsetting minor expenses incurred in the course of this transaction. >> Your urgent response is highly needed as to be on the top line to get >> first production cars MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA. >> >> All correspondence must be by the email address and / or phone number >> below. >> >> l have decided that this transaction be kept in utmost secrecy, remember >> to include your private Telephone or fax number for easy communication. >> >> >> TO PLACE ORDER NOW FOR BRAND-NEW W123 MERCEDES-BENZ CAR PLEASE CONTACT >> >> MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA LTD. >> >> Addo Kaloma >> HELP STUFF SENIOR MANAGER FOR SALE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS >> >> on his telephone number: >> +234-8033-053799. >> email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> Best Regards. >> >> DR. 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