talbir
MB Enthusiast
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I sold this car with a very heavy heart....and i doubt i would have sold it to anyone....Jay is a true gent, a smart chap and a true enthusiast ! So although it pain'd me to sell it, i know it's gone to a good home.
Reason for selling was and is, i need to make some space for the Gemballa, which is arriving soon. I also need to cut down the fleet which is now at 13 cars ! I have garage accomodation for 11 so i need to get down to that number !
I gave Jay the choice of buying either of my 500E's and i was secretly hoping he'd buy my black 040 500E....since i have a Black 040 Hammer 560E, i want my 500E to be a different colour...i'm essentially trying not to have two cars the same colour in my fleet.
But Jay wanted facelift and the silver E has covered approx 55k less miles. Otherwise little to choose between the cars.
Only 2 500E's were sold through UK dealerships in 1993 and Jay's E is one of them !
As some of you may know, i have had a Renntech M119 6.3 litre engine constructed, producing 520+ bhp. My tech and I have started work on developing the 6 speed manual to mate to the Renntech block, which is a bespoke solution, there is no off the shelf product.
I want my 500E to be :
- a different colour to my Hammer
- one that i can modify / refurbish to be a true Renntech 500E...i have all the Renntech parts...engine, roll bars, exhaust, air filter housing, and wheels
Jay suggested that rather than do a whole modification to the glorious black 500E, buy a high mileage or 'kaput' 500E from Germany and start fresh. Makes absolute sense ! The installation of the Renntech engine/transmission will require a complete rebuild of the drivetain, electronics and clutch/pedal assembly. Doesn;t make sense to do that to a car which currently stands as one of the best 500E's available and one of a handful of black 040 with black leather cars !
So with that now the aim, i will sell my black 500E and begin the search for a fresh project to become a Renntech 500E.
I'll do a new post about that but anyone interested in the black 500E, don't hesitate to email me at [email protected]. The car is superb, I took Jay for a drive in it, so he can tell you how glorious it is...although he'll probably also tell you the silver one he now has i better ...both have qualities but fundamentally both are in the top tier of 500E's.
Enjoy the silver E Jay....it's a legend and be prepared for some serious attention on the road...people love that car ! Oh, and you know my thoughts on this...the black multi-piece Brabus Monoblock III wheels MAKE that car !
speak later
talbir
I sold this car with a very heavy heart....and i doubt i would have sold it to anyone....Jay is a true gent, a smart chap and a true enthusiast ! So although it pain'd me to sell it, i know it's gone to a good home.
Reason for selling was and is, i need to make some space for the Gemballa, which is arriving soon. I also need to cut down the fleet which is now at 13 cars ! I have garage accomodation for 11 so i need to get down to that number !
I gave Jay the choice of buying either of my 500E's and i was secretly hoping he'd buy my black 040 500E....since i have a Black 040 Hammer 560E, i want my 500E to be a different colour...i'm essentially trying not to have two cars the same colour in my fleet.
But Jay wanted facelift and the silver E has covered approx 55k less miles. Otherwise little to choose between the cars.
Only 2 500E's were sold through UK dealerships in 1993 and Jay's E is one of them !
As some of you may know, i have had a Renntech M119 6.3 litre engine constructed, producing 520+ bhp. My tech and I have started work on developing the 6 speed manual to mate to the Renntech block, which is a bespoke solution, there is no off the shelf product.
I want my 500E to be :
- a different colour to my Hammer
- one that i can modify / refurbish to be a true Renntech 500E...i have all the Renntech parts...engine, roll bars, exhaust, air filter housing, and wheels
Jay suggested that rather than do a whole modification to the glorious black 500E, buy a high mileage or 'kaput' 500E from Germany and start fresh. Makes absolute sense ! The installation of the Renntech engine/transmission will require a complete rebuild of the drivetain, electronics and clutch/pedal assembly. Doesn;t make sense to do that to a car which currently stands as one of the best 500E's available and one of a handful of black 040 with black leather cars !
So with that now the aim, i will sell my black 500E and begin the search for a fresh project to become a Renntech 500E.
I'll do a new post about that but anyone interested in the black 500E, don't hesitate to email me at [email protected]. The car is superb, I took Jay for a drive in it, so he can tell you how glorious it is...although he'll probably also tell you the silver one he now has i better ...both have qualities but fundamentally both are in the top tier of 500E's.
Enjoy the silver E Jay....it's a legend and be prepared for some serious attention on the road...people love that car ! Oh, and you know my thoughts on this...the black multi-piece Brabus Monoblock III wheels MAKE that car !
speak later
talbir