HOW ABOUT THIS FOR A BIT OF DISTINCTION!?

[r44raven]

Caught recently by a friend who's holidaying in New Zealand!

Must clarify - this was on an E500E !

 

[rucraig]

If that's the case, then that car can only be mine. No others are confirmed to exist here.

Currently it is in the workshop for major mechanical work, following which it goes to a body shop for repair of minor accident damage to the front LHS fender.

Can your friend share any details of how they came to take the photo?

 

[r44raven]

If that's the case, then that car can only be mine. No others are confirmed to exist here.

Currently it is in the workshop for major mechanical work, following which it goes to a body shop for repair of minor accident damage to the front LHS fender.

Can your friend share any details of how they came to take the photo?

My friend is currently on a "car enthusiasts " touring holiday of NZ. On Sat 7th Feb he visited a classic car show in Auckland, where he took the photo.

 

[rucraig]

Thanks very much. That plate is not registered in NZ. However, it is very interesting to have confirmation of the rumour there was another 036 in NZ. I'll follow up with the Benz club to see if I can get in touch with the owner.

 

[MercAndy]

Beautiful car. I saw that one at the car classic show in Auckland too. It's an original E500 Limited. Amazing condition inside and out

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[rucraig]

I've now contacted the owner. Nice to know I'm not alone. And I learned that there is apparently a collector in the South Island who has 4 036s! Who knew?

 

[gerryvz]

I've now contacted the owner. Nice to know I'm not alone. And I learned that there is apparently a collector in the South Island who has 4 036s! Who knew?

(ACTUALLY, ALL SIX OF THEM)

Five of them have been imported from SOMEWHERE (and MB Australia never imported any)......

 

[rucraig]

(ACTUALLY, ALL SIX OF THEM)

Five of them have been imported from SOMEWHERE (and MB Australia never imported any)......
View attachment 232726

Here it is: WDB1240361B677316 6

 

[TimL]

Gotta love this forum

 

[MercAndy]

The one at the classic car show in Auckland was a German delivered car. At some point sold to Japan and then sold to nz

 

[Otrebla49]

Here it is: WDB1240361B677316

Hi, so back in 2019 before you bought it there was a thread...

SOLD Thread '1992 500E, Bornite/Black, 192kkm, $32k USD (Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND)'

Jul 1, 2019

192,000 km odometer reading.

WDB1240361B677316

• fudgitive
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Cars for Sale - 500E / E500 ONLY

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Small world!
Alberto

 

[gerryvz]

Gotta love this forum

Your (former) car is now famous, and featured on the VIN Database Global Summary tab.

 

[gerryvz]

Hi, so back in 2019 before you bought it there was a thread...

SOLD Thread '1992 500E, Bornite/Black, 192kkm, $32k USD (Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND)'

Jul 1, 2019

192,000 km odometer reading.

WDB1240361B677316

• fudgitive
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Cars for Sale - 500E / E500 ONLY

• 

Small world!
Alberto

Indeed, I had added this URL to the VIN Database already

 

[Otrebla49]

Indeed, I had added this URL to the VIN Database already

Thanks again Gerry! I saw the URL added by you there too

 

[rucraig]

I don't suppose anyone here knows how this car got to Japan in the first place, or its history while there?

It was imported to NZ in 2016. Unfortunately, I have no documentation of its history.

 

[gerryvz]

Lots of European cars went to Japan over the years, not at all unusual.