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Originally Posted by Machdar Dear All,
I have a query? What is a good price to pay for a W108 ? Its in bad condition, will not start, need loads of parts, loads of rust & interiors also quite badly damaged. Its been static and degrading for a few years now.
I like the 108/109 series S class and am keen to restore the same. I am offered this near junk beauty at 3.5L! I think its too much for the shape it is in and the also the fact that this will take a lot of money, time and attention to restore. But then if I let it go it will disappear soon and bite the dust.
What do you guys advice? | Quote:
Originally Posted by Machdar Hi Canonball,
I am not planning to use it everyday but maybe on weekends and once a while highway trips. I understand that the trim is difficult to source & I know its going to take a lot of money, attention and time to get it to great shape.
It is a Black 280S in Goa with goan regd. I know 3.5 is too much but what is an okay price to start the project. I can't seem to find another 108/109 for sale anywhere (in better or worse condition).
What's a good price ? I understand these were the last cars built by hand? Is it true? And after the Ponton's these may be the best I can find to restore and treasure for time to come! |
Hello Machdar,
Well, W108 series cars are not around anymore like they used to be and have risen in pricing. I have seen pictures of a dismantled car for 10L in Delhi. Ofcourse it has not been sold as per last info, but now sky is the limit.
I think that I know about the car in Goa. I did not follow through as I have two already, that is enough. These are such elegant cars, they were my first desire as far as modern classics went. I still do not have a Mustang.
As far as the car you have seen goes, please check if the engine is original, even if not working. Then check if the books are intact, Goan records have been termite fodder to a large extend and obtaining duplicate books is a herculian task.
Yes, trim is hardly available, I bought the last set of side pattis available in Mumbai, and all the tail light lenses. But these are available abroad, as are almost all other items. Are all glasses intact?
You hardly find cars which have the proper engine and documentation, if these are in order, negotiate a bit and go for it. Next year it would have disintgrated further, AND the price would have gone up.
Not only are these elegant cars, they are lovely to drive. If you buy this 'junk', then you must restore it properly so that she could be a daily driver. I have used one every day for 2 years, we used to call her 'the rocket' as she took off at signals if one stepped on it. Whatever you decide, I am all for W108's.
Cheers harit |