Awesome article in the WSJ on the W116 300SD

[LazyLightning]

Hi All - really enjoyed reading this WSJ story on the joys of W116 ownership! ("From Africa to America, a Vintage Mercedes Never Left His Mind"):

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/from-africa-to-america-a-vintage-mercedes-never-left-his-mind-a79af3fa

One for the books!

[ptashek]

Sadly it's behind a pay wall for us schmucks in Europe.

[amilio]

Completely agree with the driver about why the car is so special. And it's always more fun to drive a slow car fast than vice versa! Color is wonderful too. Wonder if he's on this forum...

[Gpapaniko]

Sadly it's behind a pay wall for us schmucks in Europe.

Try this link https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/my-ride-series-vintage-mercedes-diesel-tank-on-wheels.9543806/ to access the article free