Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => W11x chassis cars => Topic started by: Tom Colitt on June 18, 2014, 05:41:46

Title: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: Tom Colitt on June 18, 2014, 05:41:46: I know I'm not the only one, but I'm very serious and willing to make a more than fair offer on a w111 cabriolet with good substance, even if it needs work.

Thanks, Tom
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: mtoomey on June 18, 2014, 18:51:29: ed owen at european auto solutions in waltham ma found one a couple of years ago, not sure what the disposition is but he might be helpful..
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: Tom Colitt on June 19, 2014, 06:43:41: Thank you sir. I sent him an email. I'm guessing it's "already" sold :-)...

Either that, or it's the one pictured on his web site...

http://www.virtualeas.com/service.html
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: jameshoward on June 19, 2014, 10:01:19: Hi, Tom,

Good luck, and if you stumble across a reasonably priced and solid w124 convertible in your search let me know! ;D

Best,

James
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: 114015 on July 17, 2014, 21:38:12: Quote
... and if you stumble across a reasonably priced and solid w124 convertible in your search let me know!

James ...,

Why? :o
Are you tired of your beautiful 230 SL?
Or are you just now looking for a RHD Mercedes convertible in addition to your 113.

Are you back in England now?

Best,
Achim
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: floatinghat on July 17, 2014, 22:55:28: What would you consider reasonable? I glanced at one last week as the wife is asking for a convertible (she doesn't drive the 113). I am 90% sure I am not going ahead with it.

highlights below $10K, black ext / tan interior, soft top acceptable but has wear spots, approx 100k miles, black, claims service records etc. Send me a PM if interested
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: Marrs on July 21, 2014, 20:26:13: I remembered someone here asked about a cabriolet W124 when I was at the local concours this weekend. In the "used car corral" there was both a green over tan and a red over tan cabriolet. I took pics of the cars and contact info, both were right around $13-15k as I recall. I do not know either owner or their cars but if you may be interested PM me with your email addy and I'll send them over to you. I am in Portland, OR and assume the cars were both relatively local.
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: Douglas on July 21, 2014, 23:51:32: There's no shortage of Cabriolets on the market; they're always on ebay these days. The issue is finding a good one at a fair price with the wiring harness and head gasket done. No accident history would be good as well. I took the plunge last year and have been enjoying my 1995 A124. And for what it's worth, Klaus Kienle and John Olson recently said nice things about this model: http://www.slmarket.com/mercedes-e320-cabriolet-road-trip-to-the-gullwing-group-convention-in-new-orleans-in-a-promising-young-classic/
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: perry113 on August 16, 2014, 02:52:50: Finding a low grille 280SE six may be harder than you think if Goodings claim of 200 total built is true. Reference here:

http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1970-mercedes-benz-280-se-cabriolet/
chassis # 111.025.12004384
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: perry113 on August 30, 2014, 00:14:12: Here is another low grille 6.
see:
chassis 111.025.12004274
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-280-SE-1970-280-se-/251628536847?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a963ac40f&item=251628536847&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Title: Re: Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible
Post by: JamesL on August 30, 2014, 16:14:36: You'd thibk for 175 grand they could take a photo of the car wthout an out of focus flower obscuring half of it!!