Ian B Walker
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jun 7, 2003
- Messages
- 7,668
- Location
- Freckleton
- Car
- 300-24, saloon and coupe, E300 24 valve diesel estate
So Trapperjohn sent me a link to a very interesting car and asked if I was interested. Hmmm would I really like a 1991 300CE-24
. Your damned right I would :bannana:. A sister to Evil "1".
Ok, so I asked him where it was, "Falmouth" he said, with a wicked grin on his face. I picked myself up and looked at him as if he was stupid. Falmouth? that's closer to New York than Preston
. Then he tells me that its price was £200, with a current mot. My brain is now in meltdown. Quick look at map. Bloody Hell!! its 400 miles. "Thought we were getting cars locally"? says me.
It took me all of 30 seconds soul searching before I said yes. Anyway 05:30 Sunday morning sees me and Trappers trusty 300D, complete with trailer on my way to pick him up (not driving there and back alone, not safe). Filled up various cans and cars fuel tank. £147 later of we went. Now you have to realise that Johns 300D takes time accelerating, but once there it cruses a little above National Speed Limit
. We arrived in Falmouth at 12:35. Having stopped once or twice for refreshments and driver changes. Oh and to top the tank up 
.
The car was brought to us and looked ok. Bit of rust (very little) and a weeping head gasket (no great drama). The person selling it was or still is the Consultant Pathologist at a well Known local hospital. Quick look into the car searching for blood and other bits. Nope all cleaned out, as is the rest of the car.
Now a bit about it. Blue with a little rust in the usual areas. Post cat 103 6 cyl engine
. 120,000 miles and only 1200 done in the last 12 months. Garaged over winter, every winter. Heated seats (working), Cruise control (working) Seat belt presenters (working) Both window mechs and motors (working 
)
Had it on the ramps today and underneath is a joy. Brake pads all round for mot tomorrow and brake fluid change. Smoked lights fitted and 17" wheels that I just happened to have knocking around fitted.
When Trapperjohn sends me some pics he took (hint hint) I will update this thread with the said pictures.
. Your damned right I would :bannana:. A sister to Evil "1".Ok, so I asked him where it was, "Falmouth" he said, with a wicked grin on his face. I picked myself up and looked at him as if he was stupid. Falmouth? that's closer to New York than Preston
. Then he tells me that its price was £200, with a current mot. My brain is now in meltdown. Quick look at map. Bloody Hell!! its 400 miles. "Thought we were getting cars locally"? says me.It took me all of 30 seconds soul searching before I said yes. Anyway 05:30 Sunday morning sees me and Trappers trusty 300D, complete with trailer on my way to pick him up (not driving there and back alone, not safe). Filled up various cans and cars fuel tank. £147 later of we went. Now you have to realise that Johns 300D takes time accelerating, but once there it cruses a little above National Speed Limit
. We arrived in Falmouth at 12:35. Having stopped once or twice for refreshments and driver changes. Oh and to top the tank up .The car was brought to us and looked ok. Bit of rust (very little) and a weeping head gasket (no great drama). The person selling it was or still is the Consultant Pathologist at a well Known local hospital. Quick look into the car searching for blood and other bits. Nope all cleaned out, as is the rest of the car.
Now a bit about it. Blue with a little rust in the usual areas. Post cat 103 6 cyl engine
. 120,000 miles and only 1200 done in the last 12 months. Garaged over winter, every winter. Heated seats (working), Cruise control (working) Seat belt presenters (working) Both window mechs and motors (working )Had it on the ramps today and underneath is a joy. Brake pads all round for mot tomorrow and brake fluid change. Smoked lights fitted and 17" wheels that I just happened to have knocking around fitted.
When Trapperjohn sends me some pics he took (hint hint) I will update this thread with the said pictures.
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