garcon magnifique Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I don't mess about see. I do the work in the background, save you lot the torture and then turn up when the deal is done! Some of you might recognise the infamous "Merscabies". For those that don't, it's a 1985 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, very kindly passed on to me by our very own Ben of Shark Performance and already a veteran of two 18-30 trips and a few other escapades. Ben's an absolute gent and a true romantic - he's genuinely pleased the car is staying in the 'family' so to speak ... and I'm over the moon to get my hands on a proper classic that's also a known entity. Really takes all the potential hassle out of the transaction. So ... *dons Waylander disguise* ... the first of what I am sure will be literally dozens of questions (and one mentioned recently elsewhere) ... Who do you recommend or advise to avoid for Classic Insurance? Already ruled out the multi-car option with my current insurer cos they don't do classic policies and would only off third party only! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I am massively impressed, G! What a great motor to get your hands on and with background history too. DONT PUT GERMAN STYLE NUMBET PLATES ON IT! Maybe put Senna windscreen sticker on it when nobody is around! More pics.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Will probably be next week before I actually collect it. In the meantime a couple more pics of Ben's... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Looks in great condition. Are you going to put a Rude bodykit on it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Definitely not! It will remain unmolested. I think it's fair to say it's in very good condition for a car that has been used as it should be. It's no garage queen, I wouldn't want one, but TDK can vouch that it is mechanically sound and it holds its age and mileage very well. In my hands it will be a weekend car but one I hope to use regularly. I have a wicked temptation to race it, but I think that would spoil what is a very nice - and increasingly valuable - road car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Who do you recommend or advise to avoid for Classic Insurance? Thumbs up for classic car insurance. You don't need no claims, limited mileage, agreed value available too. 205 has been with Footman James since I bought the S4 four years ago. They do insist its garaged though, and I recall you ruled out a two car approach before due to a lack of parking space.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yeah, lack of garage rather than space. It'll be in a car port, which I'll put a door on the front of before winter, but it'll never be a true garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Great purchase. I'm sure you will be very happy together 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I apologise for the "Merscabies" moniker - it's all my fault. It started off with me and Fizz walking into an empty pub called "The Goat Major" whilst wearing Burger King crowns - it ended with a trip to a lappy D's and the "Merscabies" title appearing somewhere between pint 3 and 33! I take it the ad said: "never tracked, never drifted round welsh roundabouts - well, when I say never. . ." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 He hadn't told me about the Welsh roundabouts! The way I see it, if it can survive Duisberg taking it to Germany and back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 It was Mikko driving, in the wet, with excellent transitions on Taiwanese Ditch Finders - I might have pics somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 It's not Duisberg's driving you need to worry about, it's bens 'sideways at every roundabout' approach, still if the clutch has survived this long... Oh, and the leather interior survived being rammed with random junk from a scrap metal merchants surprisingly well, even the big oven! It's a bit of a baggy old girl, handling isn't it's forte on it's tired old shocks, but, it's an awesome car nonetheless. With a bit of TLC, some tidying up, and maybe a refreshed suspension, it'll make a fantastic toy. Just beware of not keeping it somewhere dry, it'll turn into dust quicker than you can spell it. Great buy, look forward to seeing it again, probably a bit less sideways this time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 You need to watch this... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0740203B24AC8501 Especially the James May / Martin Brundle bit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Nice buy, how tickled is it? Being a Shark, I guess there's a few things that aren't quite OEM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Wheeler Dealers Mercedes 190E Cosworth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Excellent purchase, look forward to the updates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 You need to watch this... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0740203B24AC8501 Especially the James May / Martin Brundle bit As long as I don't end up saying "scheisse" as often as James all will be well. Nice buy, how tickled is it? Being a Shark, I guess there's a few things that aren't quite OEM. It is standard as far as I'm aware. Meticulously cared for (said Ben!) by a bloke who used to service 190Es when they were new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Oooooo. Fantastic purchase. I've watched most of Ben's posts about that car, and the trips of infamy. Proper, proper, proper car. I always wanted one when they first came out (but clearly could never afford one) and 'back in the day' they really were a car enthusiasts dream. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I remember going to look at a couple with my brother a good few years ago. In Manchester. For £2.5k. I'll leave you to imagine what kind of people and what kind of sheds they were selling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Mr G! Well fecking done! Lovely beastie, stealthy beastie, fast beastie! Seems to have many toys already - like the electric seats! Drive it carefully please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Drive it carefully please. And take care when selecting first gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I may fit a tow bar. Not to tow anything, just to protect the rear end when I forget where first is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I may fit a tow bar. Not to tow anything, just to protect the rear end when I forget where first is. You shouldn't have said that. Booster will be sending you brochures about any new caravan that comes on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Need a co-pilot on 1st August? I'm almost on route for you down in Portsmouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Much as I'd like to drive from Manchester to Lincolnshire via the south coast, I'm afraid that place is already taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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