1986 420 SE What do you think?

[BrianA]

Just want a couple of opinions on this if you don't mind
and please don't outbid me ;-)
Here

 

[kjgood]

Maybe Not

Dont think i would bid on this one, unless an experienced mechanic with deep pockets, no leather, no mention of air con. Body doesnt look tip top either, there are plently of really good ones out there with top spec, dead cheap if you look. IMHO dont! (But then what do i know?)

 

[Vlad]

Wing mirror bust, rust bursting through the chrome on the top of the bumper (common area) and its being sold by a company with the name of Rochdale Auto Rescue.....that to me says it all.

Personally I would avoid it.

 

[grober]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!

Very Very Deep Money Pit!

 

[Howard]

Yes i agree ...

Looks like you would need very deep pockets with this one .....

All the pointers are there for a not very well cared for car , i would steer well clear , you can get a nice condition w126 saloon for not very much these days ....

Plus the fact the tax and MOT have expired , there's no guarantee that it will even get through the next one , so before you even drive it you might have a massive outlay ....

Don't bid, save your pennies ...

 

[nick mercedes]

Just want a couple of opinions on this if you don't mind
and please don't outbid me ;-)
Here

It's a turd, give it a miss.

 

[neilrr]

Cheap pig in poke.

http://www.universal-auctions.co.uk...?templateName=item_form.htx&itemNumber=936838

P.S. just noticed it's a J, isn't that VERY late? They tended to add free options on end of run models, no?

 

[nick mercedes]

Cheap pig in poke.

http://www.universal-auctions.co.uk...?templateName=item_form.htx&itemNumber=936838

P.S. just noticed it's a J, isn't that VERY late? They tended to add free options on end of run models, no?

Proof that you don't need a fat lot of damage to get an older car written off...

 

[GRAV888]

I like the D reg plate on the front and the NIW one on the rear and in the front screen
D561 SNB not on database.

The vehicle details for NIW 2304 are:

Date of Liability 01 10 2007 (ebayer must have cashed it in then)
Date of First Registration 08 08 1986
Year of Manufacture 1986
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 4196CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour GREY

 

[BrianA]

A pig in a poke,a turd.
I'll give it a miss.
Thanks for the replies.
I must have been looking thru Southern Comfort tinted eyes.

 

[neilrr]

I'd call the junkyard for info on that one.

 

[GRAV888]

I asked the seller about the number plates and he even put the reply up for all to see

Q: Hi. What reg actually comes with the car? The D reg one on the front, or the NIW one on the rear?
13-Jan-07
A: THE CAR COMES ON THE NIW NUMBER PLATE!

 

[Flash]

Cheap pig in poke.

http://www.universal-auctions.co.uk...?templateName=item_form.htx&itemNumber=936838

P.S. just noticed it's a J, isn't that VERY late? They tended to add free options on end of run models, no?

Back then MB were very "tight" on options and even stereos/electric aerials/alloys were an option. W126 back then had hub caps as standard...

The alloys on the car are "copies" and tow bar looks really cool...