Date:         Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:36:40 -0800
Reply-To:     Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a MB600
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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In 1975, an ex-con neighbor of mine in San Francisco offered up his '67 Pullman 600 & '63 Gullwing coupe. Each was $3,000.

My neighbor was a freshly minted parolee seeking some quick cash. He had paid a local garage to store both vehicles during his incarceration. Unfortunately, the owner of said establishment permitted his dogs to use the 600 as a canine condominium. 

The Gullwing was in similarly horrible shape. I got an estimate to have the repairs to the left front bodywork which came to $4500. 

I was a student with "champagne taste on a Pepsi budget". I regretfully declined the offer. Local specialty car outfit bought the SL and resold after repairs for what was then pricey at $65K. Another outfit got the 600 and resold for $17K. It's two of those that got away.:-( 


BenT


On Jan 11, 2013, at 8:20 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:

> A lovely car, but crikey, parts do cost a lot
> 
> http://www.m-100.cc/forum/pop_printer_friendly.asp?TOPIC_ID=108
> 
> 
> alistair