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Yeah -- G for gray! It is a gray gray market car? --R Michael Hall wrote: The owner of the car said, in response to me asking what a G-Series was and telling him it looked like a normal 280 Se and thus isn't worth near his reserve, said the following: As for as I know but don't quote me on this G-series is know as one of last handmade German cars of this type this is just what we have been told by previous owner, and it has something to do with the gray color of the car. Sorry that is all I know. Whoops, I just quoted you . . . and you're officially an idiot. Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats the only G series I know of Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:31:57 +0200 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? In normally accepted mercedes speak the G series refers to the Gwagon - W460,W461,W463 series Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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idiot? moi ? Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:06:20 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? The owner of the car said, in response to me asking what a G-Series was and telling him it looked like a normal 280 Se and thus isn't worth near his reserve, said the following: As for as I know but don't quote me on this G-series is know as one of last handmade German cars of this type this is just what we have been told by previous owner, and it has something to do with the gray color of the car. Sorry that is all I know. Whoops, I just quoted you . . . and you're officially an idiot. Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats the only G series I know of Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:31:57 +0200 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? In normally accepted mercedes speak the G series refers to the Gwagon - W460,W461,W463 series Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Mike typed: The owner of the car said, in response to me asking what a G-Series was and telling him it looked like a normal 280 Se and thus isn't worth near his reserve, said the following: As for as I know but don't quote me on this G-series is know as one of last handmade German cars of this type this is just what we have been told by previous owner, and it has something to do with the gray color of the car. Sorry that is all I know. Whoops, I just quoted you . . . and you're officially an idiot. And Harry wondered: idiot? moi ? Naw...the ebay guy's a knuck. Do you think the ebay seller really had someone tell him that story and he's that clueless, or is he a sleazebag? Bob Rentfro
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He's a clueless sleazebag, which I think applies to at least half of these idiots on ebay trying to sell something with a made up story Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:06:09 -0700 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? Mike typed: The owner of the car said, in response to me asking what a G-Series was and telling him it looked like a normal 280 Se and thus isn't worth near his reserve, said the following: As for as I know but don't quote me on this G-series is know as one of last handmade German cars of this type this is just what we have been told by previous owner, and it has something to do with the gray color of the car. Sorry that is all I know. Whoops, I just quoted you . . . and you're officially an idiot. And Harry wondered: idiot? moi ? Naw...the ebay guy's a knuck. Do you think the ebay seller really had someone tell him that story and he's that clueless, or is he a sleazebag? Bob Rentfro ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Ed remembered: Was it not the Herr Doktor that has posted on several occasions of the evils of the key *ring* Indeed it was. In addition to setting us straight on synthetic oil, admonishing us to change our fuses, and using his CAP key for emphisis, Herr Doktor Booth frequently reminds us of the evils of bulky/heavy key rings...not the least of which is scratching surfaces. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ
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The Galendewagon (sp) the big jeep looking thing. Think of the bubble top Popemobile thing. Joe
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Gelandewagen? On 8/23/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Galendewagon (sp) the big jeep looking thing. Think of the bubble top Popemobile thing. Joe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
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God bless you. But no problem -- I sneezed just before and just after typing the previous. On 8/23/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gelandewagen? -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
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The Gelandewagen is the G-Klasse, not a G-series. Jeff Zedic Toronto
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Bob Rentfro wrote: http://tinyurl.com/gapbl What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. I see NOTHING special about this car. A very ordinary W108 with modest mileage for a ~35 year old car. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
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Bob Rentfro wrote: Andrew wondered: why did Mercedes use a dash design where the keys and keyring dangling from the ignition would inevitably damage the dashboard finish? I bet Herr Doktor Boothwould love to answer this! Back then, Mercedes provided a little leather key cover that held JUST the car key and wouldn't damage anything. They discouraged the use of rings with other keys, flashlights, penknives, tape measures, etc. on them and requested that dealers caution their customers to prevent premature wear of the ignition tumbler (they didn't mention the wood). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
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In normally accepted mercedes speak the G series refers to the Gwagon - W460,W461,W463 series Peter
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Thats the only G series I know of Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:31:57 +0200 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? In normally accepted mercedes speak the G series refers to the Gwagon - W460,W461,W463 series Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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G-Series - as in Guard Series, or Guard Edition as called now, would incorporate bullet proofing/bomb proofing/ etc. If this is a true, manufactured by MB as a Guard Series vehicle, it would indeed be a VERY rare unit, as most of the era were in the 600's or 300's. And there's a reason they only did that to the big-engined vehicles. Or he could just be full of it. Yeah, that's my thought. -- Jim
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andrew strasfogel wrote: A real POS for the price. The bowed wood piece at the base of the windshield is alligatored and needs a complete refinish. Looking at the dash I have the same question I always had about my W123 -- why did Mercedes use a dash design where the keys and keyring dangling from the ignition would inevitably damage the dashboard finish? Most car companies leave space under the ignition for that stuff to hang into, one way or another.
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Looked like a ordinary 280SE to me, if I remember correctly most of those special edition Benz's with bullet proofing were 6.3's All that weight would just be to much for anything less to handle Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:40:26 -0700 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? G-Series - as in Guard Series, or Guard Edition as called now, would incorporate bullet proofing/bomb proofing/ etc. If this is a true, manufactured by MB as a Guard Series vehicle, it would indeed be a VERY rare unit, as most of the era were in the 600's or 300's. And there's a reason they only did that to the big-engined vehicles. Or he could just be full of it. Yeah, that's my thought. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looked like a ordinary 280SE to me, if I remember correctly most of those special edition Benz's with bullet proofing were 6.3's All that weight would just be to much for anything less to handle Maybe somebody should ask him if the power windows work. ;-)
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Andrew wondered: why did Mercedes use a dash design where the keys and keyring dangling from the ignition would inevitably damage the dashboard finish? I bet Herr Doktor Boothwould love to answer this! Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ
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Not with a 6 cylinder motor, that would make it a bunker. - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 8:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? G-Series - as in Guard Series, or Guard Edition as called now, would incorporate bullet proofing/bomb proofing/ etc. If this is a true, manufactured by MB as a Guard Series vehicle, it would indeed be a VERY rare unit, as most of the era were in the 600's or 300's. Or he could just be full of it. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.11.1/421 - Release Date: 16/08/2006
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Was it not the Herr Doktor that has posted on several occasions of the evils of the key *ring* and how any self-respecting evil dictating Doktor despot wouldn't be caught without a leather key wallet? On 8/23/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew wondered: why did Mercedes use a dash design where the keys and keyring dangling from the ignition would inevitably damage the dashboard finish? I bet Herr Doktor Boothwould love to answer this! Bob Rentfro Wait! That's what you meant isn't it. Hah! -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
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I believe Mercedes would say that there shouldn't be any keys dangling off the ignition key, only a fob. James Jetton 1987 300 SDL 144k 1996 F-250 Powerstroke 177k From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Aug 23 14:58:11 2006 Received: from nz-out-0102.google.com ([64.233.162.207]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GFuBG-0005j5-3F for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:58:10 + Received: by nz-out-0102.google.com with SMTP id i11so107679nzi for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:58:02 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.65.93.18 with SMTP id v18mr524527qbl; Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:58:02 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.65.98.9 with HTTP; Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:58:02 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:58:02 -0400 From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300SE X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:58:11 - Oh yea, I forgot to mention that you will spend lots of money keeping it going. I just replaced the close assist vacuum pump last week. Found a new one on eBay for ~$300. Three weeks before that I replaced the Alda. Before that, the blower motor regulator. Sure it hurts the wallet on a regular basis, but you soon forget that the next time you go for a drive. -Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 8/23/06, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't comment on the gas versions, but my experience has been that nothing compares to the W140. It's a way nice ride. -Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 8/23/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found a 1992 300SE at my local indy's. He works on all sorts of European cars, but he specializes in Mercedes. Everyone in and around Wichita (and maybe further) go to him for great Mercedes work. He also has a small lot at the shop where he sells a few benzes and also some exotic cars like Ferraris. He has a 1992 300SE with 126K. It was one of his customer's cars and he has a file from the when the car was new for service (maintenance work) then after the warranty work at the dealer all the work was done at his shop. I have not had a chance to scour the records, but it looks like the previous owner really took care of it. I am wondering if anyone has advice regarding: 1. Evaluating the condition of a 140 2. Common problems with a 140 to check if they have been repaired already. 3. Other suggestions about the 140 Chassis. 4. Information about the engine - is that the 104 3.2 engine? 5. Fuel Mileage According to the EPA website, my 1990 300SEL gets better mileage than this one. That seems hard to believe, given how large the LWB 126 chassis is. According to the website the 140 chassis is 15/19 and my car is 16/19. I had assumed that the 3.2 was more efficient and since the car was lighter that the 140 would get 22-23 on the highway. What are the experiences of other 140 owners? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 129K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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That would mean remembering to take TWO sets of keys every time I go out with the car. UNACCEPTABLE. On 8/23/06, James Jetton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe Mercedes would say that there shouldn't be any keys dangling off the ignition key, only a fob. James Jetton 1987 300 SDL 144k 1996 F-250 Powerstroke 177k ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I carry three sets most of the time ... you get used to it. On 8/23/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would mean remembering to take TWO sets of keys every time I go out with the car. UNACCEPTABLE. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
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I have enough to remember already (3 cats, 3 cars, 4 serious hobbies). On 8/23/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I carry three sets most of the time ... you get used to it. On 8/23/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would mean remembering to take TWO sets of keys every time I go out with the car. UNACCEPTABLE. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Oh my lord, maybe that guy can sell my smokey 240d for me: Exclusive two-stroke Mercedes diesel, one of a handful lovingly hand-crafted in the black forest for the great(x5)grandson of the Emperor Ferdinand ROTFLMAO Mac on 8/22/06 3:00 PM, Bob Rentfro at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tinyurl.com/gapbl What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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A real POS for the price. The bowed wood piece at the base of the windshield is alligatored and needs a complete refinish. On 8/22/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think by G-Series he means that this rare model was manufactured in Germany. On 8/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tinyurl.com/gapbl What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. The G-spot that'll get tickled if he actually gets north of $13k for it? -- Jim
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I wonder if the dude has been sniffing to many cow patties ;) Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:44:47 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? Oh my lord, maybe that guy can sell my smokey 240d for me: Exclusive two-stroke Mercedes diesel, one of a handful lovingly hand-crafted in the black forest for the great(x5)grandson of the Emperor Ferdinand ROTFLMAO Mac on 8/22/06 3:00 PM, Bob Rentfro at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tinyurl.com/gapbl What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Bob Rentfro wrote: http://tinyurl.com/gapbl What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com G-Series - as in Guard Series, or Guard Edition as called now, would incorporate bullet proofing/bomb proofing/ etc. If this is a true, manufactured by MB as a Guard Series vehicle, it would indeed be a VERY rare unit, as most of the era were in the 600's or 300's. Or he could just be full of it. Mike