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    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    I never bought it with that intention, I certainly still might get another one (or another car altogether) for that event. Depends how emotionally attached I'll end up getting when I finally get to use it. :)


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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Porker:

    I never bought it with that intention, I certainly still might get another one (or another car altogether) for that event. Depends how emotionally attached I'll end up getting when I finally get to use it. :)

    I frequently travel through some Balkan countries and always cringe, driving over bumps and through potholes, even in a modern daily driver. Can‘t imagine doing this in a pristine vintage car over hundreds or thousands of kilometres.

    I was under the impression the Rallye starts in a couple of months?


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Ferdie:
    Porker:

    I never bought it with that intention, I certainly still might get another one (or another car altogether) for that event. Depends how emotionally attached I'll end up getting when I finally get to use it. :)

    I frequently travel through some Balkan countries and always cringe, driving over bumps and through potholes, even in a modern daily driver. Can‘t imagine doing this in a pristine vintage car over hundreds or thousands of kilometres.

    I was under the impression the Rallye starts in a couple of months?

    No it just finished, the 2019 edition. The next one is in 3 years only, not in a rush! Smiley

    coming-events


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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Ferdie:
    Porker:

    I never bought it with that intention, I certainly still might get another one (or another car altogether) for that event. Depends how emotionally attached I'll end up getting when I finally get to use it. :)

    I frequently travel through some Balkan countries and always cringe, driving over bumps and through potholes, even in a modern daily driver. Can‘t imagine doing this in a pristine vintage car over hundreds or thousands of kilometres.

    I was under the impression the Rallye starts in a couple of months?

    Agreed. Car would need a real overhaul, similar to what Sherif (intouch) is doing.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    The landyacht is ready after the relatively extensive overhaul. Picked it up on my birthday as a present to myself, upon arrival I thought it looked wonderful and upon taking off it drove equally well too. Tight, fresh, felt as new/looked as new. Unfortunately I was stranded after 5km, so much for the birthday delivery.

    Limped back to the shop and took another car back home, now waiting for the diagnosis (supposedly a fault in the fuel pump). I guess it's part of life with a classic but still hoping from now on it'll be smooth sailing.


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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Congrats (aside from small fault which should be easily sorted) and Happy Birthday, Frank! wink


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    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    A magnificent birthday present to yourself Porker, those old Mercedes were (and still are)  a wonderful piece of engineering. Designed and built by proper engineers, not by accountants, unlike today’s cars! Smiley

    Happy birthday from me too Smiley


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    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Cheers lad, hope to get a ride / float soon...


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Does it float properly ? indecision

    Very nice photos with the 60's touch .


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     964 Carrera 4 --  997.2 C2S , -20mm -- 991.2 GT3 RS 


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    I really like the way this car looks


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Gnil:

    Does it float properly ? indecision

    Very nice photos with the 60's touch .

    It really does, really comfy now. Amazed by the fact it goes/brakes properly too!


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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Really great car, the only thing putting me off a bit is the stance on those rims. Are they taken over from a different model or did you use spacers? 

    Would‘ve been great if the numberplate read 63 instead of 2. indecision


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Ferdie:

    Really great car, the only thing putting me off a bit is the stance on those rims. Are they taken over from a different model or did you use spacers? 

    Would‘ve been great if the numberplate read 63 instead of 2. indecision

    They're OEM rims, no spacers. Usually these cars were fitted with the optional painted hubcaps, perhaps that's why it looks different?

    The plate is from my C63, it's only temporary until the car is registered. I still have to decide what vanity plate to fit. :)

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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Oddly enough, one can find examples with wheels placed fairly inboard, on other examples the stance is like on your car.

     


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Ferdie:

    Oddly enough, one can find examples with wheels placed fairly inboard, on other examples the stance is like on your car.

     

    Strange, maybe there was an option for a wider set of wheels/tires, that's possible. I should check my options list based on my VIN but I'm a bit hesitant to fork out EUR200 to Mercedes for the privilege of knowing which options I have. Smiley


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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    looks great


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    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    rear looks incredible indecision

    boat with wheels


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    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    I love this car, beautiful. Will go up in value a lot over the years to come. Will also pair very nicely with a Taycan for sporty EV driving with family....


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Fault was down to dirty fuel from standing still so long and residue in the tank, which caused the fuel pump to go bad. All fixed now and ready to take me to Goodwood Revival in a few weeks! 


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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Aren't those the rims from the 450SEL 6.9.....


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    964C2:

    Aren't those the rims from the 450SEL 6.9.....

    They had them on this model as well

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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    It is a dream car. Absolutely stunning!

    Probably the most beautiful car in the million threads on Rennteam!


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    High praise Lars! It also matches my dog incredibly well 😂

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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Took the vessel to a sun drenched Goodwood Revival, fantastic event as always. The car was faultless, even sits happily at 200km/h on the highway. 

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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Porker:

    Took the vessel to a sun drenched Goodwood Revival, fantastic event as always. The car was faultless, even sits happily at 200km/h on the highway.

    SmileySmiley - that's impressive. Keep it a straight line though Smiley .


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Lars997:

    It is a dream car. Absolutely stunning!

    Probably the most beautiful car in the million threads on Rennteam!

    Hey hey...what about the R8? Smiley Smiley


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    Porker, thinking about selling? Any special reason?


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    997.2 4S / BMW X5 40e / Donkervoort GT 


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    spudgun:

    Porker, thinking about selling? Any special reason?

    Spud! The reason being that I adore it, but I adore driving more. It's a car to isolate you from the driving and to cruise along, while I guess I'm more after something raw and exciting in an oldtimer. I lack the time at the moment to do a lot of trackdays with the GT3 so I'd prefer to have something I can take out on Sunday on the public road that still serves up some driving pleasure at sane speeds. Second reason is more practical, I live in the city and it's a big old boat to drive around/park in the city, it takes up two spaces in my garage whereas I could fit the GT3 and below red toy together in the same spot.

    It will always be with a sad face that I'd let the Mercedes go, but this Alfa is probably replacing it which makes up for a lot. An Alfaholics-spec (not the full GTA-R unfortunately) 1300 Junior with a 2.0 Twin Spark. Love the way it looks and drives properly as well. Only downside is getting in it, it's tiny!

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    1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3  / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (sold) / 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance / 2014 BMW-Alpina D3 biturbo Touring / 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport

     


    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    The Alfa looks amazing


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    Re: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

    +1 beautiful little car, very logical decision.

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