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New 450 SEL

Started by 90077merc, 10 March 2021, 07:57 PM

90077merc

Hi friends,

After three years of researching and searching, I purchased this 450 SEL in Byzantine Gold on tan from Vancouver, B.C.

I have always loved the W116. I love the curves, the massiveness of it, and the solidity of construction. I always thought it blended modern design with elements that remind me of 1960s-era vehicles. You can see this in the curve of the roof as you look out the windshield. When I look at these cars I am often at a loss for words.

Thank you all for your help,

Andrew



1974 450 SEL

Jed

Congrats!

looks great!
1979 Mercedes 6.9 #5206 - restored
1979 Mercedes 6.9 #6424 - ongoing restoration
1976 Mercedes 6.9 #484 - restoration?

floyd111

 :) May it never break down!


90077merc

I'll drink to that!
1974 450 SEL

adamb

Never seen that colour in the flesh. Looks great.

90077merc

Also, I briefly looked at the service manuals in the technical area of the W116.org forum. Is that the best place to find a checklist of all the maintenance items on a 450 SEL, or is there anything else that is more straightforward?
1974 450 SEL

90077merc

I washed it for the first time! I used a wash sponge from Esoteric car care products (a really soft sponge made in Japan), Gyeon Q2M shampoo, and a Gyeon microfiber towel. So good.
1974 450 SEL

BCK1963

Esoteric car care products provide the miraculous bit more which makes the difference particularly for W116 and raise them above standard cars 8)

    Happy driving and enjoying    (the color really is extraordinary)
Bernd

1976 Merc 6.9   Magnetit blue

BCK1963

Back on earth:
There is another forum:    www.topklasse.org       
I have read through it briefly some time ago. There is surprisingly little activity. imho t doesn't come close to this group.
Bernd

1976 Merc 6.9   Magnetit blue

Motorman