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Title: Saddest W116 of the week?
Post by: Mick74 on 23 May 2021, 03:19 PM
What is there to say about this poor example?

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/280-se-1978/28220764
Title: Re: Saddest W116 of the week?
Post by: ptashek on 23 May 2021, 03:37 PM
In true DoneDeal fashion: "Needs some TLC"
Title: Re: Saddest W116 of the week?
Post by: adamb on 23 May 2021, 04:24 PM
I never thought I'd say it but the 280SE is exhibiting some green credentials.
Title: Re: Saddest W116 of the week?
Post by: floyd111 on 23 May 2021, 05:24 PM
I imagine a very rusty w116 would catch less wind and use less fuel. 8)
Title: Re: Saddest W116 of the week?
Post by: Randys01 on 24 May 2021, 04:32 AM
Someone crush it and put it out of its misery! :(
Title: Re: Saddest W116 of the week?
Post by: Nabstud on 24 May 2021, 06:01 AM
The way that front fender has corroded away is very impressive!
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Post by: Diesel 617 on 24 May 2021, 09:08 PM
Look at the age of those tires! That's some old school tread.
Title: Re: Saddest W116 of the week?
Post by: Jed on 24 May 2021, 10:16 PM
from the earth, to the earth....



Title: Re: Saddest W116 of the week?
Post by: Type17 on 25 May 2021, 03:32 PM

[size=78%]There is a full set of glass, but there is no floor, so there is a fern growing in the front footwell, which is enjoying the warm, moist conditions - the guy should advertise it as a functioning greenhouse...[/size]