Just happened on this thread and it brought back very fond memories of my first Mercedes; a 1976 230/4 in Maroon; PVF 657R, bought in 1983. Anyone know if it's still around?
We were looking for a Rover SD1, but happened to see a 230/4 in yellow and my wife took a shine to the car, but not the colour. Found the maroon one the same day in the local paper, took it for a test and it drove like new compared to other cars of it's era, and bought it.
Always had at least one Merc sice then. now on our eleventh and currently own three very different Mercedes, but love them all. Sometimes I, and my bank manager, wonder why! but then I drive them, especially the SL500, and I know why! Tissues anyone?
Seeing the 230/4 makes me wish I still had it, but not many around now.
End of the sloppy bits; great looking car and great job keeping one on the road!