[full disclosure: I'm cross-posting on the M100 board wit h minor edits.]
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Hopefully this is the right place to post.
About a year ago I inspected and drove a local 6.9 for a friend on the M100 board. It was basically a barn find if I remember right. The owner wanted too much $$$ and the M100 guy declined. Today I discovered the car in a local MB dealer's lot. It was down on its knees and looking pretty sad so of course I inquired about it. Here's the story:
At some point months ago the owner managed to get it to the dealer and got a $15k estimate to simply make it drivable. Not restored, MB dealers don't usually do that, just drivable. She seemed to then abandon the car which has been sitting in the dealer's lot ever since. I'll be getting more info shortly. Anyway, when I first saw the car it was running and I drove it. No obvious red flags with engine or transmission. However, suspension was hard a rock so it needs new spheres at a minimum. It did rise up OK. More details:
> Color: silver
> Interior: blue leather. Interior condition is pretty good apart from a rip on driver's seat. Trim pieces are excellent and fit tightly. The wood is walnut burl (?), not zebrano and in excellent shape. No cracks. Dashboard has a couple major cracks though.
> Options: sunroof and reclining rear seat.
> Body: Some obvious rust. Can't be sure of the extent of it. Paint is a disaster. However, exterior trim and brightwork is all very nice or better.
>VIN:116.036.12.002257 It's a USA version without any mods.
I'm potentially be interested in it as a parts car for suspension struts and various odds and ends IF I can get it very CHEAP. And the best way to do that is with some other people. If anybody is interested in joining me in this please send me a PM indicating what you're interested in and how much it's worth to you. As for the logistics, I just got free, open ended access to a private garage with a lift, transmission jacks, engine hoist and engine stand. I can therefore keep the car for disassembly at my leisure. I don't mind shipping small stuff but big items - engine, rear end, etc - would have to be picked up locally (Salt Lake City). After the carcass is picked clean I'd just have it hauled off to the crusher.
There you have it! I hope maybe somebody will be interested joining me in this project. Cheers,