purplebargeken Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 This is such a sad tale. This was a very cherished Merc, and was something that I coveted since I clapped eyes on it a few years ago. Sadly a couple of days ago the following occurred: lovely Mercedes 190 + wrong gear + panic accelerator + house = Oh Fuck, CRUNCH. Resulting in: Looks nice from this view: The interior is tidy but does need a clean: The car is in Crews Hill (Enfield). Will need to be trailered (obv). Price: whatever someone offers above scrap value which is around 50 quid. It'll yield good panels and wheels, etc. Engine and gearbox were spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike60 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Everybody ok? That's a nasty head print in the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Thankfully the road he shot across was devoid of traffic at the time, the house was an empty let and he had a slightly cut lip from colliding with the steering wheel. Not sure what did the screen in. Such a sad end for a rather nice car. He was going to use the Mondeo but another mate's elderly Mum has stopped driving her Astra auto and he decided to go for that instead but is struggling with insurance costs as they now want £52 a week from him. A tad too pricey for him methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 A sad end to a nice looking Merc. Should still export nicely though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 The guy who owned it before him was absolutely fastidious about it. If I had the 500 quid at the time it would have been mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Such a shame and i'm surprised the house is still standing !, that would break very well over on mercedes190 forum. I still find bits of my old one in the shed and they always sell easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'll check the forum out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Is it of use to anyone at all? No nibbles yet from the 190 forum unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I have all the parts (albeit in silver) from my breaking Merc to repair this if anybody was interested .. Depends what it looks like underneath I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardK Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Ooosh . Those pictures make me sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 ^ Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hey Ken. Big love to your pal. Hope the only thing hurting is their pride (wallet aside). Do you know how many miles is on the motor? If it's quite low - a friend might have it as a rolling spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 His pride may actually be more dented than the car itself. Good question. I have no idea. I shall ask. I don't think it had intergalactic mileage on it. The engine was a good 'un and very reliable - phakt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 125 k or so i'd say ... in March it had done 120k.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Possibly a tad less but that is a fair assumption. The MOT history suggests around 5 to 6K a year. He hadn't long gone to Scotlandshire in it (and back). Doh! Forgot about the MOT check thing. Bloody useful that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 That's a sad sight but I'd say it was still a bargain, it will break for good money if you can be arsed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 I feel very sad each time I look at the pictures knowing just how nice a car it was. Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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