Recent Experiences
Over the past 8 years I have enjoyed my MB coupe; my previous 2 MBs were a '59 220S//4 years & '71 280S//15 years; I drove my '59 to CA back in the '70s when Playboy sent me there to sell all of their Gift Products
throughout SoCA/AZ & NV; I drove my '71 around Lake Michigan back in 2001 from WS around to So MI...
Operations Strategy
I have complete/valid receipts for all of the repairs/work; they total approximately $15,000. It is fun to drive & it runs wonderfully; everyone loves it & stop me many times when I ride around Chicago...
THIS WOULD BE A GREAT CAR FOR SOMEONE THAT WANTS TO RUN AROUND TOWN, I WOULDN'T TAKE A LONG ROAD TRIP ONLY BECAUSE IT IS HARD TO FIND A WAY TO FIX SOMETHING ANYWHERE ALONG THE WAY; young Mechanics just don't understand an Antique MB.
Engine Runs Great
This car runs great [in the past 8 years I have driven a total of about 26,000 miles] & I have done all of the proper restore/re-building of the: Eng/Head/Carbs/Master Cylinder/rear brakes are completely new (maybe 8k on them); front brakes also have 8k on them, may need a new f/r caliper when time for new pads/new muffler (3-4 years old)/oil & filter changed every 3k miles/Radiator has been completely secured (soldered/Brass) plus I have an extra one that is also completely secured (they last forever)/brand new Continental Tires/have had a variety of minor repairs as needed.
All New Carbs
The interior of this car is MB Tech/Vinyl; it is in perfect condition; the driver's seat might need a little added cushion, but everything else is darn near perfect; The glass/metal trim are perfect; the body is about 75% perfect [see photos]...
I've taken it up to 80; usually only go 70 on the Interstate; around town/Chicago I have become a Right-laner on the Expressways/Lake Shore Drive; [DON'T GET OLD!!!] I would be afraid to be caught with a flat tire on any of our Expressways, especially in the winter...
Click on repair Icon to see copy of receipt
NOTE:
I HAVE HAD ADDITONAL WORK DONE:
RE-MANUFACTURING THE ENGINE HEAD/CAM SHAFT
[sent to Washington State to the best Grinding Company in the Country; The receipts are probably in my file]
No Receipts for:
complete brake job on rear brakes: Rotors/Calipers/pads; front brakes done with new
Caliper/pads; various/sundry work/repairs as needed
HAVE MISC RECEIPTS FOR OTHER VARIOUS/SUNDRY WORK
OVER THE PAST 8 YEARS; WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO NEW OWNER
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