Casey's 1979 450SEL

[Casey]

Just keep all the original parts so it can be returned to original if a future owner desires....

The chrome Bundts weren't original and they look great now!!!  You can't be pretty much original.....  It's like being a little pregnant!!!!

Of course - I never trash an undamaged interior part and will keep the set complete. I must say the chrome bunts do look quite nice. I saw chrome W124/W126 rims in a junkyard today and I must say they looked quite nice too.

2650 miles is the shortest route home but I'm taking a much longer route because I have more stops to make. It would have been cheaper to ship but I wanted a vacation.

[nathan]

taking the long way? i like your style (except in bumpers! )
this is my 4000km across australia in the 123
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm4TzLR9PQ0

[ZCarFan]

Just keep all the original parts so it can be returned to original if a future owner desires....

The chrome Bundts weren't original and they look great now!!!  You can't be pretty much original.....  It's like being a little pregnant!!!!

Of course - I never trash an undamaged interior part and will keep the set complete. I must say the chrome bunts do look quite nice. I saw chrome W124/W126 rims in a junkyard today and I must say they looked quite nice too.

2650 miles is the shortest route home but I'm taking a much longer route because I have more stops to make. It would have been cheaper to ship but I wanted a vacation.

Sounds like the beginnings of a great story.  Looking forward to the pics and notes (you are taking pictures and keeping notes, yes?)

[Casey]

San Diego:

[nathan]

that is an envious location! enjoy the trip and photograph a lot

[oversize]

WOW that's great!  She looks wonderful!!!   

[Casey]

So it don't half pong now:





But a glimpse of the near-future interior:

[gavin116]

Hi Casey

Ooh, that red just gets better and better!

Have a fabulous trip back home, it's nice to see your renewed enthusiasm (I remember all the bits and pieces you done on the then newly arrived Ivory 300SD - may she too ride again).

Safe travels,

Gavin

[Squiggle Dog]

That is a beautiful car and the red interior looks like it would be a good match. I look forward to reading about the rest of your trip.

[oversize]

Wow that red's soooo deep in the evening light...

[Casey]

Detailed the car with Meguiar's products:

[Squiggle Dog]

Wow, the SEL looks like new in pictures! You certainly got your money's worth.

[djetronicista]

Car looks Amazing I need to get a 6.9 now, it will be my next car now  Congrats !

[Casey]

Wow, the SEL looks like new in pictures! You certainly got your money's worth.

Well, I bought a bunch of Meguiar's products at the auto parts store and detailed the exterior, so that made all the difference. Cost of the car was under $3000, so yes I do think it was a fantastic deal!

[Casey]