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Nice 6.9 on BaT

Started by Harv, 01 March 2021, 01:53 PM

Harv

1980 300SD
1983 240D
2000 E55 AMG
2002 G500

daantjie

Looks tidy, however I somewhat doubt that mileage reading...
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

BCK1963

Looks indeed nice. I am curious to see the final bid and if it sells.
Besides a couple of minor flaws for which a car of that age cannot be blamed I think that the car sits a hair too low. My car sits higher when being moved. Probably only ca. 2-3 cm, but they make a difference. I have notices that on different sales ad pics and always wonder if photos of these cars must be taken quickly before they go even deeper?!  Maybe my car pumps too high?!
Am I right or wrong?
Bernd

1976 Merc 6.9   Magnetit blue

raueda1

5800 rpm tachometer?  I never saw that before.
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

daantjie

Just hamered for 61K, holy cow, I thought it would go for half that :o

Expect to see a flood of 6.9's on BAT now I'm sure 8)
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

rumb

sweeeeeeet. What is the differential between a 37K miles car and a completely restored one? (with a chin spoiler..)
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

raueda1

Quote from: rumb on 08 March 2021, 05:35 PM
sweeeeeeet. What is the differential between a 37K miles car and a completely restored one? (with a chin spoiler..)
Wow!  Yeah, I'm wondering the same.  Mine is certainly in the same league, probably a lot better in fact, and also with chin spoiler.  It's an original euro model with all diddly stuff fixed.  Not de-smogged, it's never-smogged.   And pretty pristine as far as I can tell.  You've driven it.  Maybe this is a new dawn for the 6.9......   ;D
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

rumb

'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

Nabstud

Quote from: rumb on 08 March 2021, 05:35 PM
sweeeeeeet. What is the differential between a 37K miles car and a completely restored one? (with a chin spoiler..)

They are only original once. A restored one could have been a rust bucket that have been patched and painted, or a good one just freshened up, but the purchaser would never know. The prices for original cars here in aus are always noticeably higher than restored ones. Even original but fair condition cars go for more than fully restored immaculate examples, if you have the right car...
1975 280S - Australian delivered

90077merc

The last one you posted on BaT has been for sale for long time for around USD$32,000. It'll be interesting what the final bid is for this lowish mileage car.
1974 450 SEL

ptashek

Quote from: Nabstud on 17 March 2021, 06:37 PM
the purchaser would never know

That's why when buying restored one always insists on full photographic documentation of the process.
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

raueda1

Doubtless it has been discussed before, but what's the line between "original" and "restored"?  I find it so baffling. 

Replacing all the panels, respraying and a new interior on a rust bucket seems like an obvious "restore."   But is rebuilding all the mechanicals on a car with a perfect chassis just repairing/maintenance or a restoration?  What about respraying a faded but otherwise original car that has just undergone routine maintenance its whole life?  There seems to be a lot of gray between the black and white.
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

Max-NL

Quote from: raueda1 on 18 March 2021, 09:52 AM
Doubtless it has been discussed before, but what's the line between "original" and "restored"?  I find it so baffling. 

Replacing all the panels, respraying and a new interior on a rust bucket seems like an obvious "restore."   But is rebuilding all the mechanicals on a car with a perfect chassis just repairing/maintenance or a restoration?  What about respraying a faded but otherwise original car that has just undergone routine maintenance its whole life?  There seems to be a lot of gray between the black and white.

IMHO it's only a restoration when one completely strips down the car, repair/replace the panels, rebuild/refurbish the mechanics et cetera. Just like what ptashek has done with Goldie. Anything else is just a refurbishment.

But then is the car still original? The ship of Theseus comes to mind.
1971 R107 350 SL
1972 W108 280 SEL 3.5
1975 W116 280 S
1975 W116 450 SEL 6.9 #140
1977 W123 230
1992 W124 230 CE
2001 Ducati Monster S4

ptashek

Quote from: raueda1 on 18 March 2021, 09:52 AM
Doubtless it has been discussed before, but what's the line between "original" and "restored"?  I find it so baffling. 

Replacing all the panels, respraying and a new interior on a rust bucket seems like an obvious "restore."   But is rebuilding all the mechanicals on a car with a perfect chassis just repairing/maintenance or a restoration?  What about respraying a faded but otherwise original car that has just undergone routine maintenance its whole life?  There seems to be a lot of gray between the black and white.

There's as many definitions as there's car owners, and if eBay were to set the standard then washing a car before putting it up for sale counts as "nut and bolt restoration" as well ;)
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

Nabstud

IMO whole car paint job is restored. Original paint is only original paint once, rust/panel repairs are ok. That's why original cars are worth more, trying to find a 40+ year old car with great original paint is often very difficult, and no possible hidden rust etc.

Mechanical items are wear and tear items, as long as numbers match its original.

Only really matters if it's a concern to the buyer when you sell. Otherwise do what you want to your car and enjoy!
1975 280S - Australian delivered