Figured I ought to introduce myself since I've been lurking for a little while.
I'm Chris and have myself a lovely old Merc which I bought back in the spring. It's a M-B W123 230CE in gold.
Its done just shy of 200K miles and runs perfectly.....well most of the time it does. It doesn't like the rain lol.
Ive had many an old motor previously so am lucky enough to know my way around an engine bay.
Old motors include Triumph Vitesse, Mk1 RS2000 Escort, Real Mini's, SD1 Rover V8 and many others.
Having run a Ford Transit as my only vehicle for quite some time, family pressure has dictated a need for something a little more practical. Always fancied an older Merc so eventually found her for sale. Of course like any old motor its far from perfect but she does us just great.
Done a bit of work to it since having it, new brake calipers, rear springs, alarm, stripped and cleaned the interior, fixed the slow elecy windows. repaired the alternator. new battery and various other little bits and pieces. Still need to do some welding before the next MOT but the body is generally fine otherwise. Also want to do a cam chain change too, feels fine but you never know.
I need to figure out how to put pics on here but hopefully I'll work that out soon
Ta for now
I'm Chris and have myself a lovely old Merc which I bought back in the spring. It's a M-B W123 230CE in gold.
Its done just shy of 200K miles and runs perfectly.....well most of the time it does. It doesn't like the rain lol.
Ive had many an old motor previously so am lucky enough to know my way around an engine bay.
Old motors include Triumph Vitesse, Mk1 RS2000 Escort, Real Mini's, SD1 Rover V8 and many others.
Having run a Ford Transit as my only vehicle for quite some time, family pressure has dictated a need for something a little more practical. Always fancied an older Merc so eventually found her for sale. Of course like any old motor its far from perfect but she does us just great.
Done a bit of work to it since having it, new brake calipers, rear springs, alarm, stripped and cleaned the interior, fixed the slow elecy windows. repaired the alternator. new battery and various other little bits and pieces. Still need to do some welding before the next MOT but the body is generally fine otherwise. Also want to do a cam chain change too, feels fine but you never know.
I need to figure out how to put pics on here but hopefully I'll work that out soon
Ta for now
