Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: 1000nutsnbolts on January 30, 2023, 20:12:00

Title: WTB - W113 clean driver prefer manual shift 230/250/280 all good.
Post by: 1000nutsnbolts on January 30, 2023, 20:12:00

It's a journey. I am still on the trail and climbing the long hill. Looking for a good honest reliable W113. I know what these cost in good condition. Not willing to pay that price for a running project.

Not looking for a project or a dramatically modified car. Thanks.

Tom McManus    contact:      ibex-engr@comcast.net

Title: Re: WTB - W113 clean driver prefer manual shift 230/250/280 all good.
Post by: MikeSimon on January 30, 2023, 20:50:31

Are you adding to your 1970 in your signature or did you sell that?

Title: Re: WTB - W113 clean driver prefer manual shift 230/250/280 all good.
Post by: 1000nutsnbolts on September 24, 2023, 18:45:36

Hey Mike.

I moved that (my first) w113 on down the road. I recently acquired a second 1970 280SL that is in MUCH better condition, with the help[ of Gernold Nisius.

Sorry for delayed response.

Title: Re: WTB - W113 clean driver prefer manual shift 230/250/280 all good.
Post by: 1967BigBlock on October 06, 2023, 12:29:37

Sounds like you have found another but if still interested I have 1 1971 280 SL, 55K mile Estate car would sell. 4 speed needs paint interior and top new.

Title: Re: WTB - W113 clean driver prefer manual shift 230/250/280 all good.
Post by: jengel199 on October 15, 2023, 12:05:04

I’m interested in the 1971.  I’m starting my journey. Never owned one. Wife prefers it to anything else I suggest.

Title: Re: WTB - W113 clean driver prefer manual shift 230/250/280 all good.
Post by: rwmastel on October 15, 2023, 13:12:10

Jengel199,

Congratulations on finding our Group before buying a Pagoda!  So few seem to do that, so you're already ahead of the game, beating the odds, and have the inside track.

How much experience do you have with classic car ownership, or specifically classic Mercedes Benz ownership?

Title: Re: WTB - W113 clean driver prefer manual shift 230/250/280 all good.
Post by: zoegrlh on November 05, 2023, 14:35:20

Looking for a good driver can be exciting but there are pitfalls. A good driver is just that, engine in good shape, but rest of vehicle needs work. Set your mind on what shape you want the vehicle to be in. Are you only concerned with the reliability, or the price?  Remember lower the price lower the reliability. Check the history, recent service records, ownerships, etc.  and above all, ask questions, have a pre-sale inspection by reputable, knowledgeable person.