[MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread Donald Snook
Instead of the overpriced non-running example, here's a 6.9 that looks pretty nice. Its not perfect, but it is pretty nice. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-MERCEDES-BENZ-450SEL-6-9-M-100-RUST-FREE-CALIF-CAR-/290450346279?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43a0309127 According to the se

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread E M
I think the top speed was rated around 140 mph or so, which was quite a thing in it's day, taking into account its weight and everything. Ed 300E On 6 July 2010 09:14, Donald Snook wrote: > Instead of the overpriced non-running example, here's a 6.9 that looks > pretty nice. Its not perfect, b

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread OK Don
Indeed - that is a nice example! I want a ride after you buy it --- On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 8:14 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Instead of the overpriced non-running example, here's a 6.9 that looks > pretty nice. Its not perfect, but it is pretty nice. > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-MERCE

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread LWB250
I'm willing to bet it's an M-100 member that's selling the car. The location and feedback are a giveaway. Be sure to be ready with your M-100 handshake. Dan --- On Tue, 7/6/10, OK Don wrote: > From: OK Don > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9 > To: "

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread E M
t; > Dan > > > > --- On Tue, 7/6/10, OK Don wrote: > > > From: OK Don > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9 > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 9:03 PM > > Indeed - that is a nice example! I > &g

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread LWB250
Didn't see that - as soon as I saw Reading, PA I knew who it was. Dan --- On Tue, 7/6/10, E M wrote: > From: E M > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9 > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 9:48 PM > The M-100 sticker in the

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread E M
250 wrote: > Didn't see that - as soon as I saw Reading, PA I knew who it was. > > Dan > > > > --- On Tue, 7/6/10, E M wrote: > > > From: E M > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9 > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > >

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:56:20 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 wrote: > Didn't see that - as soon as I saw Reading, PA I knew who it was. So what is the "International M-100 Group"? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-07 Thread Donald Snook
Ed wrote: "I think the top speed was rated around 140 mph or so, which was quite a thing in it's day, taking into account its weight and everything." A lot of things about the 450SEL 6.9 were pretty amazing for its day! I would like to have one. But, as you mentioned in another email, this is n

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-07 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: "Indeed - that is a nice example! I want a ride after you buy it" There is no way I am buying it. But, they are really interesting cars! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list arc