Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
When I bought my 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood it was in a private body shop for three months. One of those places where the guy says, “Drop it off and I’ll tell you when it’s done.” He was a master, for sure. First weekend I had the car out we were at the local Saturday night car gathering at the

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
He won’t let it go, or any of the others, for that matter. I made him an offer and he never responded, even after a couple of follow up emails/calls. I even fished around with him prior to offering with a price so I wouldn’t offend, and he said I was in the ballpark. MB hoarder. I was sure

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No “end” until there’s no bidding for 2:00 after the end time. That is, if someone puts a bid in 30 seconds before the auction is scheduled to end, the ending time gets kicked out another 2:00. -D > On Feb 2, 2018, at 3:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like the aucti

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I've BTDT. You buy a nice classic car and as you drive around daily you start fantasizing about how nice it would be if all the little aggravations and cosmetic imperfections were resolved. One thing leads to another, and the next thing you know the car's in the body show for 2 years. On Fri, Fe

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 02/02/2018 1:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It's an honest car but unless you're willing to drive around in an imperfect vehicle it will still cost a boatload of ca$h to restore to showroom/factory condition. Who do you know that drives around in a perfect vehicle? RB ___

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What about Alex' finnie in Chevy Chase? No rust at all and it runs and stops. On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Goldilocks final auction price of $9400: not too cheap, not doo dear. > Just about right. > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Goldilocks final auction price of $9400: not too cheap, not doo dear. Just about right. On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Looks like the auction continues until there is a period w/o a bid being > submitted. So no proxy bidding as ebay does? > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks, but no. If I was going to drop $10k for an older MB, it would be for a finnie. -D > On Feb 2, 2018, at 3:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Now you can jump in b4 it hits $10k. > > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks like the auction continues until there is a period w/o a bid being submitted. So no proxy bidding as ebay does? On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Now you can jump in b4 it hits $10k. > > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Now you can jump in b4 it hits $10k. On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, my buyer is out. Bummer. > > -D > > > > On Feb 2, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > > Price is heading through the roof. $7,700 and rocketing t

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Well, my buyer is out. Bummer. -D > On Feb 2, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Price is heading through the roof. $7,700 and rocketing toward 10k. > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > The person I know who is in

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Price is heading through the roof. $7,700 and rocketing toward 10k. On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The person I know who is interested in it wants a high quality driver car, > not a concours or show car. This is exactly his car, as it’s

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The person I know who is interested in it wants a high quality driver car, not a concours or show car. This is exactly his car, as it’s solid, in good running condition, and doesn’t require any restoration or major work. And for that matter, all of our cars are “imperfect vehicles” of they’re o

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
t;> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Glad you like it! Only $2500 at the auction right now with 4 days left > >>>> > >>>>> On Jan 29, 2018 10:37 AM, "Donald Snook" > wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Oh my gosh! I love

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> Oh my gosh! I love it. The green with the saddle interior! I Have >>>>> always like the 250 Coupe! >>>>> >>>>> Don Snook >>>>> >>>>> -Original Message--

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
r! I Have > >>> always like the 250 Coupe! > >>> > >>> Don Snook > >>> > >>> -Original Message- > >>> From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] > >>> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2018 6:46

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
>> > >>> Oh my gosh! I love it. The green with the saddle interior! I Have > >>> always like the 250 Coupe! > >>> > >>> Don Snook > >>> > >>> -Original Message- > >>> From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:ast

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
;>> >>> Don Snook >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] >>> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2018 6:46 PM >>> To: Mercedes Discussion List >>> Subject: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
ove it. The green with the saddle interior! I Have > >>> always like the 250 Coupe! > >>> > >>> Don Snook > >>> > >>> -Original Message- > >>> From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] > >>> Sent

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
quot; wrote: >>> >>> Oh my gosh! I love it. The green with the saddle interior! I Have >>> always like the 250 Coupe! >>> >>> Don Snook >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo..

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
>> From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2018 6:46 PM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT >> >> Rather attractive. WO\onder what it will fetch. >> >> h

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-01-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
-- > From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2018 6:46 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT > > Rather attractive. WO\onder what it will fetch. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listin

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-01-29 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Oh my gosh! I love it. The green with the saddle interior! I Have always like the 250 Coupe! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2018 6:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-01-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have a buddy who plans on bidding on it if the price doesn’t get stupid. We’re not holding our breath. -D > On Jan 27, 2018, at 7:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rather attractive. WO\onder what it will fetch. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercedes-benz-28

Re: [MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-01-27 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Non-stupid bumpers. Quite a bit, I imagine. On Sat, Jan 27, 2018 at 6:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Rather attractive. WO\onder what it will fetch. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercedes-benz- > 280c-4/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email

[MBZ] Dark Olive Green W115 280C on BAT

2018-01-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Rather attractive. WO\onder what it will fetch. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercedes-benz-280c-4/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-01-27 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To