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Post by: CJ6.9 on 01 March 2023, 01:09 AM
I'v e been lucky enough to own a few Mercedes, I picked up a 450 SEL 6.9 two weeks ago
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Post by: daantjie on 01 March 2023, 02:48 AM
Welcome 8)   let's have some pics then ;)
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Post by: nathan on 01 March 2023, 03:49 AM
CJ, is your car dark blue?
good stuff
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Post by: andrewk on 01 March 2023, 05:48 AM
Welcome. Quite a few Australian w116 (and 6.9) owners on here.

I have also recently acquired a 6.9, in Sydney. Currently doing the necessary work to get it back to reliable and safe state.

If you need any assistance, please do get in touch!

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Post by: raueda1 on 01 March 2023, 11:55 AM
Welcome to the asylum!  You're going to have a lot of fun with your new toy.  Post pix!  Cheers,
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Post by: john erbe on 03 March 2023, 10:08 PM
Raueda1

Couldnt help but notice you had/have a 220SE coupe. Just curious as Ive always thought it was one of the best designs Benz ever made. Whats going on with that?
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Post by: raueda1 on 04 March 2023, 12:14 AM
Quote from: john erbe on 03 March 2023, 10:08 PMRaueda1

Couldnt help but notice you had/have a 220SE coupe. Just curious as Ive always thought it was one of the best designs Benz ever made. Whats going on with that?
Agreed, one the most elegant cars ever made IMO.  I had the coupe in mid-eighties. Absolutely fabulous!  4 speed, Metalic blue with beige interior, coincidentally same as m y 6.9.  Had it several years.  I was forced to sell when moving overseas.  Drove well but body was pretty bad, nice from far but far from nice.  Basically reprayed bondo holding together the rust.  Still, it was a helluva car for a 28 year old kid to be driving around! Cheers,