Contemplating the Cabriolets

[alabbasi]

I'm surprised that the W208 series CLK does not get a lot of love. I still think that it's a stunning design and with the 5.5 AMG motor, must be a blast to drive. I've driving the W209 CLK with the 4 cam V6 and that's also a great little car, although not as good looking IMO.

 

[Duh_Vinci]

I'm surprised that the W208 series CLK does not get a lot of love.

I've always liked W208 in a coupe with 430/55 trims, but rag top on that car - design wise, somehow, that ragtop on W208 does nothing for me. Still, in todays market, quite a bargain of a car for what you get for little money

 

[ace10]

Contemplate this:

Another '94 A124 with 7K miles...

Sold at B-J this year for $26,4

1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 CABRIOLET - Vehicle | Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions

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Now listed at a "collector" car dealer for $69,9

1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E 320 CABRIOLET – Daniel Schmitt & Co. Classic Car Gallery

The magnificent 1995 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Cabriolet featured here is finished in highly desirable Polar White over classic Gray leather with a Black power-folding convertible top. This exquisite motorcar has had just one meticulous owner since new and has driven a mere 8,528 miles. This...

www.schmitt.com

The nonsense on BaT with that other 7K mile cabrio last week was likely fueled by this nonsense.

Do they not know that pretty-much everyone has access to the Google machine?


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[Bogeyman]

Or maybe this...

No Reserve: 31k-Mile 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 31k-Mile 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #100,791.

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[gsxr]

Or maybe this...

No Reserve: 31k-Mile 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 31k-Mile 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #100,791.

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That was Dean car. "Normal" sellers can not expect to get Dean sale prices.

I think that's where many copycats go wrong. "Dean got $60k for [almost but not quite] the same car, I should too!". Uh, yeah, nope.

 

[Duh_Vinci]

Contemplate this:

Another '94 A124 with 7K miles...

Sold at B-J this year for $26,4

1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 CABRIOLET - Vehicle | Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions

www.barrett-jackson.com

Now listed at a "collector" car dealer for $69,9

1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E 320 CABRIOLET – Daniel Schmitt & Co. Classic Car Gallery

The magnificent 1995 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Cabriolet featured here is finished in highly desirable Polar White over classic Gray leather with a Black power-folding convertible top. This exquisite motorcar has had just one meticulous owner since new and has driven a mere 8,528 miles. This...

www.schmitt.com

The nonsense on BaT with that other 7K mile cabrio last week was likely fueled by this nonsense.

Do they not know that pretty-much everyone has access to the Google machine?


WDBEA66E6SC273016

 

[gsxr]

Was Emerald Green rare on the R129? Because it wasn't rare on facelift 124's...

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport​

Rare Brilliant Emerald Green Metallic Paint, Custom 3-Piece Wheels, Extensive Maintenance, SL1 & SL2 Packages​

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport For Sale | The MB Market

Bid for your chance to own this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 on The MB Market. Finished in Brilliant Emerald Green Metallic (269) over Beige (265) leather, this roadster is powered by a 5.0L M119 V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and shows 169k miles since new.

thembmarket.com

Sold for $14,500 plus fees.

 

[maw1124]

I need BaT to start tracking title transfers of cars “sold” there. The shit reeks of fraudulent bubble to me. There can’t be that many idiots out there.

maw

 

[a777fan]

Indeed. 14.5k for a salvage r129?

 

[Duh_Vinci]

Indeed. 14.5k for a salvage r129?

and rust, and 170K miles... $14.5...

 

[Bogeyman]

I might add, putting a super low mile M-B of any type through B-J is beyond stupid.

Lately, I wonder why anyone puts their car through it. It's not like it once was...

 

[alabbasi]

My 98 SL500 was bought from a salvage auction in Los Angeles about 10 years ago. It had 56000 miles and now has about 80,000. The damage was very light. I replaced the core support, hood and grill. Condenser and radiator was both fine. I don't think it takes a lot to total these cars out. Especially back then,

 

[alabbasi]

For all you UK members. This R129 with an E55 motor looks pretty interesting at 10500GBP. Pano top has got to be worth a good portion of that price.

R129 SL with AMG 55 Engine Conversion for Sale | Classifieds - Wanted

Hi folks, the day has finally come that I must think about selling my Obsidian black AMG na 55 converted R129. The car was a SL280 my2000, originally purchased by me in November 2013 with 141k mikes so it's been in my ownership for the past 10 years. I am the 6th owner. The car has now covered...

forums.mbclub.co.uk

 

[ace10]

"Did you sell that old convertible that's taking up space in the garage, yet"
"Yes dear. I put it up for sale."
"It hasn't been driven in ages and I need to get my car in there. Get it gone, now!"
"Working in it"

https://www.mbca.org/classifieds-detail/175668

 

[maw1124]

"Did you sell that old convertible that's taking up space in the garage, yet"
"Yes dear. I put it up for sale."
"It hasn't been driven in ages and I need to get my car in there. Get it gone, now!"
"Working in it"

https://www.mbca.org/classifieds-detail/175668

“I guess no one else wants it either. We’ll have to keep it for a bit until the market improves.”

maw

 

[Bogeyman]

But it's "The Holly Grail". Must be green?

 

[ace10]

A124 market isn't improving.

No Reserve: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #113,616.

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Sold Nov-2019 $14,0
Sold again Jul-2023 $12,75

"Service performed under current ownership included fluid changes as well as replacing the windshield, driveshaft flex disc, ignition tumbler, and top hydraulic cylinders."

 

[alabbasi]

I'm not sure about the color but I love the wheels

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[ace10]

@Duh_Vinci this one has your name written all over it.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1311874823077426/

 

[Duh_Vinci]

@Duh_Vinci this one has your name written all over it.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1311874823077426/

Love it, priced right, and the fact that the seller has replacement bumper

 

[maw1124]

Love it, priced right, and the fact that the seller has replacement bumper

Sporty 4-seater convertibles that are not Bentleys are such a thing they can never go out of style. It's just a complete vibe, like summer, literally.

maw

 

[gsxr]

I'm not sure about the color but I love the wheels

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Private group, can't access...

 

[maw1124]

Private group, can't access...

 

[Bogeyman]

Right engine, transmission, color, condition. What's not to like??

No Reserve: 8k-Mile 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 8k-Mile 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #114,379.

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[maw1124]

Right engine, transmission, color, condition. What's not to like??

No Reserve: 8k-Mile 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 8k-Mile 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #114,379.

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I saw that... can't get past storing another top.

maw

 

[ace10]

Eleventy hundred pics and not one showing the car al fresco.

She's a beauty, nonetheless.

 

[Duh_Vinci]

I saw that... can't get past storing another top.

maw

First impression - wrong wheels, but glad they actually have those factory supplied "Evo II" with the car!

EDIT: OMG, both keys (NLA) included!!!

 

[ace10]

Right engine, transmission, color, condition. What's not to like??

No Reserve: 8k-Mile 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 8k-Mile 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #114,379.

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Sold @ $34 + vig

 

[maw1124]

This is probably one of the best cars they ever did IMO...

2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet For Sale | The MB Market

Bid for your chance to own this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet only on The MB Market. Finished in Iridium Silver Metallic (775) over Ash/Dark Gray Leather (208) and powered by a 4.6-liter twin-turbo V8, this A207 comes highly equipped and shows just 35k miles from new.

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maw

 

[sheward]

I liked everything about that E class design wise, except that rear wheel line. Looks like this one could snap your neck.

 

[maw1124]

Whole lotta car for this money...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-mercedes-benz-clk500-cabriolet-2/

And this looks much better on Evos...

No Reserve: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300CE Cabriolet

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300CE Cabriolet at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #115,396.

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maw

 

[Bogeyman]

Now here's a combo I haven't seen before.
Hmmm - wonder if it would fit in a W113?

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[alabbasi]

I love that there are no photos under the hood of an engine swapped car

 

[Bogeyman]

If you really like red....

M117-Powered 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet

Bid for the chance to own a M117-Powered 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #116,620.

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[Harv]

Loved this one from Dean. Azure Blue Metallic over Java.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-mercedes-benz-sl600-38/

 

[TerryA]

If you really like red....

M117-Powered 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet

Bid for the chance to own a M117-Powered 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #116,620.

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Bogey, That’s a real beauty. The engine swap puts it closer to the last of that model the 1972-280SE 3.5 V8. I would expect someone with deep pockets to pay big bucks for her.

Thanks for posting

 

[ace10]

Contemplated. And acquired.



'89 Turbo. 5 speed. 71K miles. Car has never been out of northern NH. Seller took great care of it for 32 years.

 

[RicardoD]

That looks like a very unique and enjoyable car. Congrats

 

[Bogeyman]

As Good As It Gets....

 

[Duh_Vinci]

@ace10 Very nice! I have a girlfriend with one of those in the 90's, great open air car! Manual tranny!!! Enjoy!

 

[alabbasi]

If it's a turbo, it's good. I had a 900S non turbo cabrio back in the early 2000's and it was bloody slow. I think it was because someone put the engine in backwards so it had 5 reverse gears and 1 forward gear that went backwards

 

[Duh_Vinci]

And another Viggen popped up for sale

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/64e7059f-19a5-4126-a508-3db33ec7dcdd/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=highintent_ret_bv1_yahtgn&aff=yahtgn&bac=yahtgn&fbclid=IwAR37g_IDoOKtMBgLsSdbthpsBnFwHTFVw9Rus9pRUKtEinEtqQauMjOiUCw

 

[ace10]

I was planning to look at that red Viggen in Falls Church, but the OG900 in NH spun up right around the same time.

 

[maw1124]

Someone here needs this... NO RESERVE: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 6.0L For Sale | The MB Market

FOR SALE - 1991 500SL AMG 6.0L, Garnet Red/Palomino, 124kkm, MBM No-Reserve auction (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) | Off-Topic Discussions

No affiliation. Neat looking car, Japan-spec, built by AMG Japan. VIN = WDB1290661F042792 Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/a987L0El4BDEN1Kkp Previous purchase info: https://www.benzworld.org/threads/my-91-92-amg-500-sl-6-0.1329937/...

www.500eboard.co

maw

 

[Trae]

The Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is six meters long

The Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is six meters long

The Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is six meters long, and meets every standard for luxury and performance, reaching 100 mph in under four seconds.

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[Pellle]

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Tyto Monobloky 2 byly vždy kontroverzní, buď je nenávidíte, nebo je milujete... Já osobně miluji 1ks Monobloky 2, zvláště na raných R129...


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[ace10]

Shitty seller couldn't stand the heat.
Worst BaH pics I've seen in a long time.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-mercedes-benz-sl600-52

 

[gerryvz]

Feels like it is about time for the red Richard Pelota Swiss A124 cabby to be making an appearance …. Somewhere …..