Mercedes W211 1998 ex bt fiesta van 1989 Ford Sierra

[braaap]

Condolences from me, too.

In just a few weeks the tenth year after my mom's departure is over.

But being gone doesn't mean being forgotten.

[Alpina99]

Sincere condolences Dan,
The loss of a parent is something that takes a long time to get used to,
I say that because I don't think you get over it, just used to it,
Nigel

[grizz]

Popped in to check up on Dan.

Found him on the drive.

Always busy.

[Mercdan68]

So the S type is now minus a rear driveshaft my son has taken it to work to do the wheel bearings
Which started whining recently



Pic halfway through stripping it down
Today we had some nice weather so I went off and took some pics of the Mercedes, absolutely love this one that V6 is a lovely engine in such a small car

[Alpina99]

The Merc really is a stunning looking car, the colour is fantastic,
Nice photos there Dan,
Nigel

[Mercdan68]

So after two weeks of faffing about the jag is back on the road
New rear wheels bearings and discs n pads
Great to drive to work in luxury this morning
Mercedes will get a run up to Cambridgeshire Friday night
Staying at my pals place before we set of for Ford fair Saturday in his Lexus powered Sierra

[grizz]

Time to sell the Jag Dan, and buy a pickup truck.

Glad you got the rear stuff sorted (Thanks George)

[Shadow1]

Surprised he has had it sooooooo long in Dans world. Lol

[Mercdan68]

Neither of these cars will go
But I might add another ford soon😁

[Woofwoof]

Aug 12, 2023 19:28:24 GMT Mercdan68 said:

Neither of these cars will go

What do you mean, if you don't put juice in them?   

[Shadow1]

Harsh words Dan. I am sure I have seen them very words on here before lol.

[Mercdan68]

Borrowed my pal’s sapphire cosworth to go to Ford fair
This weekend had a superb time with all the fraud owners club boys

[Mercdan68]

A week off work so I set about doing some small jobs
On the cars today
New rear shocks fitted to the Mercedes
And a local drive for a quick photo opportunity

[grizz]

Looking at you take 4 Elms roundabout at full chat this week, that red rocket was planted squarely on the road.

Yes, I was waiting to join the traffic to get home from Medway industrial Estate.

Dogs and Daughters faces plastered against the side glass was funny though.

Something like this…….

[Mercdan68]

Full chat ??……me never 😉

[braaap]

Aug 11, 2023 7:47:58 GMT grizz said:

Time to sell the Jag Dan, and buy a pickup truck.

I'd place my bet on the benz.

He just likes to play the selling-regretting-buying-new-one game.

[Mercdan68]

Aug 18, 2023 9:07:54 GMT braaap said:

Aug 11, 2023 7:47:58 GMT grizz said:

Time to sell the Jag Dan, and buy a pickup truck.

I'd place my bet on the benz.

He just likes to play the selling-regretting-buying-new-one game.

Funny enough I took my dad out for some lunch today
When we came back to the car a young German fella was looking all around the car and asked if it was for sale……..absolutely no chance that Mercedes will be going nowhere! Have a look for V6 models , not many left and in Red more or less extinct
Happy with that one as said I’ll add another ford to the collection in the next few months when I find the right car

[Mercdan68]

Hmmmm I may just have added another 90s ford to the fleet
Negotiation looks nearly sorted 😁

[Alpina99]

Aug 24, 2023 19:41:46 GMT Mercdan68 said:

Hmmmm I may just have added another 90s ford to the fleet
Negotiation looks nearly sorted 😁

You're teasing again Dan,
😁😁
Nigel

[Mercdan68]

Deposit sent , just got to await my pal arranging collection of said early 90s ford as it’s been off the road for three years