Mercedes W211 1998 ex bt fiesta van 1989 Ford Sierra

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Apr 8, 2022 12:57:54 GMT Mercdan68 said:

Apparently the throttle has got stuck and his inexperience has caused him to panic…..

Apr 8, 2022 18:32:26 GMT Shadow1 said:

Man that sucks.
But the little fella is ok. That is all that matters.
I am sure George will learn from this awful experience.

This absolutely!

George is physically well and that is the most important outcome! The merc is replacable, lots of them left, You just have to search some more.

If the escort van was involved, the consequences would have surely been much worse. Not only for George, but also after all that work gone in the van!

[Mercdan68]

^^^^^if it had been the van I doubt he would have got out
Fords are poorly built compared to these cars
The error of his ways are dawning already no car…..mates as taxis
Sort yourself out this time son unfortunately
He will learn I’m sure of that

[tonycocacola]

Ooooooooh, glad he's ok.
I didn't crash when I was George's age, but I did get done for reckless driving.

🙂

[Shadow1]

George will learn.This the hardest way of all.
Experience comes with age. And this he will.
It’s a sad story that one day he can pass on to his kids.
Knowing that he had a very lucky escape.
And with knowledge comes power.

[Mercdan68]

Thanks for your reply’s everyone
It’s a real shame but as said he’s ok, ego dented but ok
Onto todays small job I just wasn’t happy with nose up stance
So I sorted that with a bit of work today

[kevins]

I think most of us had similar experiences when we were younger, mine was clipping a kerb with my Anglia, which pulled it up onto the kerb (wide offset wheels) and into the crash barrier. George's mishap looks worse than it is because the impact is in the centre where there is no real structure on a rwd car, he can't have been going that fast he would have walked away from that in almost any car.

[tineca]

Hello Dan. What an awful scare for you all. Just glad it was a big solid car and George is ok. I've got two girls and had that phone call . Nothing worse. Best wishes Jed

[grizz]

Apr 9, 2022 16:48:47 GMT Mercdan68 said:

Thanks for your reply’s everyone
It’s a real shame but as said he’s ok, ego dented but ok
Onto todays small job I just wasn’t happy with nose up stance
So I sorted that with a bit of work today

Having seen and looked at this car this morning early before you did the 1/2 inch further adjustment Dan, I have to say it has made the right difference.

Really neat.

Unlike the unruly bunch of reprobates on my drive when I was painting craigrk ‘s extended wagon chassis.




Thanks for stopping by.

[Mercdan68]

Thanks Rian good to see you today ….and I do seem to be wearing wellies all the time since I moved here !!

[Woofwoof]

Apr 9, 2022 14:55:51 GMT Shadow1 said:

It’s a sad story that one day he can pass on to his kids.

I doubt George will get the chance, I reckon grandad Dan will be in there first! 

[Mercdan68]

Glad I looked around for a good one of these for a while
Went out for a good run this morning
I really do like these cars just a good driving position and four door saloons really look great imo

[Alpina99]

Have to say Dan, your Mercs always look beautiful,
Hope George is feeling a little better,
Nigel

[ChasR]

It's a shame to read about your son.

However, at least he walked away. It's a learning experience for all of us, and most of us have been there.

It's good to hear about your current W202 going well. The design has matured well, as the 'unloved' C Class of the generations. Maybe it arrived a bit too soon for a conservative market.

[Mercdan68]

Apr 10, 2022 11:57:02 GMT Alpina99 said:

Have to say Dan, your Mercs always look beautiful,
Hope George is feeling a little better,
Nigel

Thanks Nigel and chasr , I just Like to prove there’s plenty of cars out there
That can be bought for sensible money and with a small amount of work and a serious valet can look sensational

[kevralpina]

Looks SWEET mate

[Mercdan68]

Thanks to those of you that took the time to comment and private message me about George's accident
I’ve calmed down suitably to take it in better now
As others have said he’s been a lucky boy, and he’s had to use his savings to buy a runaround which I claybarred and polished up for him, not retro but it’ll see him over a few months now
Just a berlingo van bought cheaply from a pal
And I couldn’t resist a dig by fitting the w202 hubcaps!
Just to remind him he’s got a little bit of merc left



Got a quick photo opportunity whilst passing a certain members on here’s house, didn’t stop just took a liberty and parked in his drive !

[Mercdan68]

Todays jobs on the new house meant precious little car time
I did go out early this morning for quick run
I can’t explain why I keep going back to these w202 mercs
But whilst standing taking some pics I just thought the lines are just perfect, I’ve always had a thing for four door saloons
And these are built far superior to all my 90s fords I’ve owned
Slowly these seem to be getting a bit of a following
Got the thumbs up from a group of racing cyclists this morning too😁

[Mercdan68]

So I asked for Advice in the buying section on here last night
I was looking for another ford and hadn’t considered a ford puma
One came up near to my parents house I was told by the owner it was absolutely mint, my interpretation of mint is normally way off what I find when I’m looking to buy
But as soon as the owner opened his garage I’d bought this car
It’s in absolutely first class condition under sealed and rust protected from new and unbelievably a very expensive respray last year due to lacquer peel and fade
It’s a puma thunder so a bit of a rare limited edition
Plans are to leave it exactly as it is and get to a few shows this summer, the ideal car alongside my W202

[Mercdan68]

[Shadow1]

Nice that Dan.
A very very underrated car.
Good buy. Well done.