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OZ 450 SE in RSA

Started by pompy, 26 July 2009, 01:34 PM

pompy

Guys,

I might be back in the 116 scene soon... 8)

There is a rust free orig '76 450 SE K-jet SLS in white with tan leather on the highveld that is for sale.
The car has OZ compliance plates and is all original and apparently in excellent condition.
It has been sitting for a few years though and needs a new fuel pump.
The current owner had the timing chain replaced and the front suspension overhauled.
I'll only get to see it in about 2 weeks time and can't wait.
The owner is going to replace the fuel pump in the meantime.

Hope to post some pics soon...


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Big_Richard

that will be quite a unique car in RSA.

Excellent find ;)

s class

Notice how vague pompy is being about the location and contact details for this car?  He doesn't want me buying it before he gets there ;)

BTW, I wonder if a 450SE has a noticeably better performance than a 450SEL on account of weight difference?


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

oscar

I suppose we've got our fair share of South African w116s, it's only right we let a few 450s go astray.   ;)  Good luck with it pompy.

What about 107s, are there many 4.5L versions there?
1973 350SE, my first & fave

pompy

he he he, S Class, I just had a good, but nervous, laugh! I was wondering if you knew about it...
It has taken me a while to track this particular car down.
Already I can't sleep at night - no other shape Merc does this to me!

Oscar, over here are plenty 107 450's - in fact, more than there are decent 116's left.

s class

107 450SL and SLC's were locally assembled, and are pretty abundant. 


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

pompy

Well buggers...

As they say... When it rains it pours...

I have managed to track down yet another OZ 450 SE - this time a '79 in Metallic blue/grey with mushroom leather - which I think is a wonderful colour combo... Apparently the '76 arrived in SA brand new while the '79 is ex-Oz...

Both these cars are in the region of around a 100km away from where I stay!

So, I'll be checking out both these kings tmrw!! I cannot wait and will post some pics afterwards.

Ahem, Mr S Class, I have asked for first option on the '79 as well... ;D

s class

Interesting.  I'm in  no position to buy at the moment, so you don't need to worry.  Out of curiosity, what are the asking prices?


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

pompy

R25 000 each - Can I e-mail some pics to you so you can post them please, S Class?
I'm having trouble here in the stics with GPRS...

I've paid my deposit on the white one today... should get it by mnth-end - if the taxman hurries up!! ;D

BTW, the white one is @ 50kms away from you and the blue one in Vereniging.
Also, the owner of the white one had a garage for @ 20 yrs and is surprisingly knowledgeable about the 116's - quite comforting.
He also mentioned that there is/was a guy in the East Rand area who has/had 2 6.9's parked next to each other - one of which is blue... but, he also has a 560 SEL - so, that can't be you then!
I will find out more when I see him again.

s class

Thats interesting pompy.  Certainly I can post up pictures for you.  Please do find out about the 6.9's and try to get VINs. 

I will PM you my current email address. 


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

s class



[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

Big_Richard

I know of someone called Ryan, he also goes by the name of S-Class, who is very handy with a mig welder, who will be able to fix those couple of rust spots for you ;)


s class

Thanks PB, Yeah that welding shouldn't be too difficult.  And pompy, please, it does need to be welded, not 'treated' and bogged over as is popular on the local MB club forum. 


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

pompy

S Class, I will be visiting you on the day I collect the car - so you can advise me on the rust spots, as well as some other things!

s class

No problem - I take it this means the deal is going ahead?


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL