I think the really good ones must first all be snapped up, before any attention will turn to what's left, and where people will start putting money into them as collectors. I'd still love a 560 SEL. They're out there, but try to find a good one, that's worry of collecting right now. Last year, I looked at a couple when the W126 bug bit. They were advertised as "good" cars. They were in fact parts cars. I've left notes on one or two nicer ones, with an offer to buy, but no reply from anyone. Oh well.
Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 19:40, Kaleb C. Striplin <ka...@striplin.net> wrote: > That is great news, I hope it holds true. I have a whole bunch of 116's > sitting around that I am thinking about sending to the crusher as nobody > wants 116 parts. Right now it seems like the 123 and early 126 cars are the > cheap beater cars (in that phase right now). It would be great to get them > to collector status. > > On 12/21/2010 9:22 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > >> Hi David, >> Max is right... the best thing to do it keep in contact with the >> classic center and Tom Hansen. They're quite dedicated to keeping the >> enthusiasts well supplied with what they need. There have been parts >> that go out of stock, then go back in production when demand is >> suitable. (For example, I think this happened with OM617 300D manual >> trans flywheels!) >> >> Some parts simply can't be produced anymore due to availability of >> materials, processes that become illegal due to environmental >> standards, etc. Interior parts are usually the first to go for this >> reason (for example, leather interiors). >> >> W114/5 /8 cars have a great following world wide... I'd expect lots of >> parts to remain available, even if they need to be sourced in Germany >> from some of the specialists there in some cases. >> >> Its important for us, as a community, to promote the value and >> collectiblity of these cars. Values of W110s, 111s, and 108s are >> already shooting up since people are treating them more as rare >> collectibles, rather than cheap drivers.. /8 cars have been under >> valued for years. W116s are next (believe me, start buying them!). >> In a few more years (maybe 10+), everyone will be collecting W123s, >> and even W126s. Just watch. >> >> Which brings up the question asked earlier on the list: How much is a >> W108 4.5 worth? I didn't say much, but I was shocked to hear $1000. >> A decent W108 around here is very hard to find, and anything without >> significant rust is worth $2000+ easy in my opinion. If you can drive >> it home, its worth $3500+. If there is no major issues, $5000-8000+. >> >> A W111 230S just sold locally on eBay for $4600... with a bad, not >> original, engine. A few years ago, this was a $1000 car. Have a >> look: >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150517197572 >> >> Times are a changin' for old Mercedes, and its only going to get >> better as the values go up and more people start taking them >> seriously. >> >> (And I know lots of people on this list won't believe me!). >> >> Jaime >> >> >> On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 2:29 AM, David Bruckmann >> <bruckma...@transcontinental.ca> wrote: >> >>> The MB policy of actually supporting their classic community is >>> brilliant, and I am willing to put my money (within reason) on it. As I >>> posted before, I'm becoming impatient with aftermarket parts of questionable >>> provenance and will pay a premium for OE quality. >>> >>> A couple of times now I've gone to order something for my W115 and have >>> been told by the dealer that the part is NLA and "we even checked with the >>> Classic Centre". Two parts that come to mind are the rear seat pads and the >>> speaker grill assembly (the one that always shrivels up) on later W114/5 >>> dashboards. >>> >>> Demand for some items like seat pads must be increasing after being close >>> to nil for many years. When I did the interior in my W115 I got what World >>> Uplholstery said was their last set of rear pads, one of which was a NOS >>> genuine part, the other had served as their fitting model when they were >>> testing the covers. A friend is getting set to do his W115, and World >>> confirmed that the pads are NLA. Same story from GAHH and Mercedes directly. >>> >>> A while ago I happened upon a note from Tom Hansen at the Classic Centre >>> that the trim pieces for the R107 were once again available after being NLA >>> for a while. >>> >>> So my question: if the part is "NLA", but Mercedes-Benz is restarting >>> production on certain items according to demand, how does one ensure that >>> this demand is actually registered with the company. Is there a way of >>> getting onto a list or something so that these parts become available? Or do >>> I just send a note to Tom? >>> >>> D. >>> >>> PS: to the joy of W116 owners, it appears that those formerly NLA rear >>> seat pads are once again available in the aftermarket (and a bargain!). Not >>> sure how they'll hold up over time, but better than crumbling vestiges of >>> the original... >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 10.0.1170 / Virus Database: 426/3328 - Release Date: 12/20/10 >> >> >> > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, > 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, > 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
