HMC blue VDP progress

[HMC]

Took the Jag to drop off jr_HMCs to meet x_mrs_HMC at the drop off. Decided to take the long way back over Dartmoor and was treated to an atmospheric sunset, as the sunny daytime weather made way to overcast skies, with the sun reflected off the River Tamar estuary (separating Devon and Cornwall, some 10 miles-ish  in the distance) 

not seen- dirt and birdshit on xk8 panels

[Cluffy]

23 hours ago, HMC said:

Took the Jag to drop off jr_HMCs to meet x_mrs_HMC at the drop off. Decided to take the long way back over Dartmoor and was treated to an atmospheric sunset, as the sunny daytime weather made way to overcast skies, with the sun reflected off the River Tamar estuary (separating Devon and Cornwall, some 10 miles-ish  in the distance) 

not seen- dirt and birdshit on xk8 panels

Looks bloody fabulous in that pic. I'm missing having a High Days and Holiday car... One of these would do nicely!

[HMC]

Fleet news…

coolant leak still not resolved on the supposed front line 500. Apologetic garage sorting it- coolant feed to the oil cooler- moderns, eh?

Such elaborate engineering solution failures the samara need never be troubled by…. (this is now staying in the fold)

Meanwhile a sleepy cat was hibernating this morning…..

[HMC]

Well without a plan i sold the xk8, and the fiat 500 twin air is waiting for parts to arrive to fix a coolant leak. Hence i have been using the samara - which is no hardship as the heater is excellent.

But also i have done a buy. Cheaper than w126s and simpler than w220s, w140s are something ive been back to a couple of times.

This s320 has been in the same family for 20 years, and has some latvian gangster spec panel damage…

 

[wuvvum]

I do like those.  From a time when a Sonderklasse was something properly special.

[Schaefft]

Awesome, naturally I fully approve of this purchase. What happened to the S280 on tiny wheels in the end?

[Volksy]

I fancy one of these myself. 

If I ever get rid of my W126, I guess one would be it's natural replacement.

[BorniteIdentity]

What a buy! I love Mercs 77-99 but have never had a W140.

Sadly, I'm as poor as a church mouse at the moment so don't even DARE delve into the PH 1-5k barge thread these days!

Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it.

[HMC]

22 minutes ago, Schaefft said:

Awesome, naturally I fully approve of this purchase. What happened to the S280 on tiny wheels in the end?

Sold it to @Semi-C 

[wesacosa]

39 minutes ago, HMC said:

 

Lovely 

Would make a good pair with my C180K

 

[DeanH]

8 minutes ago, wesacosa said:

Lovely 

Would make a good pair with my C180K

 

Are you willing to stove the boot lid in to cosplay as HMC?

[Volksy]

14 minutes ago, wesacosa said:

Lovely 

Would make a good pair with my C180K

 

Glad my old C180 is still going well!

[hairnet]

https://classicmercedesparts.co.uk/products/15126-mercedes-benz-w140-s320-boot-lid-trunk-door

[dome]

Splendid purchase. An S Class is definitely on my bucket list. I look forward to your posts about it and will be watching the classifieds carefully👀

[camryv6]

You will have no trouble pulling out or changing lanes in that

[grogee]

Can't wait to swap my Partner for this S-class when I'm next in Tavi. W140 is an itch that just doesn't go away. 

[camryv6]

3 minutes ago, grogee said:

Can't wait to swap my Partner for this S-class when I'm next in Tavi. W140 is an itch that just doesn't go away. 

Wife or van ?

[grogee]

1 minute ago, camryv6 said:

Wife or van ?

Good question. 

I'll see if she's up for it, she always said she likes Tavi

[loserone]

21 minutes ago, camryv6 said:

have no trouble pulling out

The lengths to which people go never ceases to amaze me

[yes oui si]

On 12/11/2024 at 18:36, HMC said:

Oh dear. Basis for fiat 500 purchase- have something other than either a 28yo jag, or a 35yo communist car to depend on. 

Today on the commute- brake failure to add to the coolant leak. Turns out the heavy flywheel and 875cc are not so good at retarding the car as they might be. Anyway no accidents, except for in my trousers 😂

 

Glad you're okay. Fling the door open and plant a size 12 on the tarmac to slow it down? 

52 minutes ago, loserone said:

The lengths to which people go never ceases to amaze me

"I'd like to thank the catholic church for the rhythm method, without which I wouldn't be here." 

[yes oui si]

Also, w140 love 😍

[HMC]

Its coming from just behind Tate Modern.

[HMC]

3 hours ago, BorniteIdentity said:

What a buy! I love Mercs 77-99 but have never had a W140.

Sadly, I'm as poor as a church mouse at the moment so don't even DARE delve into the PH 1-5k barge thread these days!

Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it.

Funnily enough i googled the reg and it cropped up on that very thread last week!

[BorniteIdentity]

2 hours ago, grogee said:

Can't wait to swap my Partner for this 

Seems like a fair deal 😏 

[riek]

Your commitment to owning every car in the UK is truly outstanding.

[Dyslexic Viking]

2 minutes ago, riek said:

Your commitment to owning every car in the UK is truly outstanding.

Has he owned one of these yet?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/405347375916?itmmeta=01JDQFQ93WP08N728Q1GAGKA8B&hash=item5e60961b2c:g:8Q8AAOSwOlxnKKVG&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4Mxmj%2BiGvOveHXEBClPb29giaVK4uk0E3b7b1%2B%2F5g7oK8UTysBm2TwUZpyKf4m2nRWOu4UcfiG6hMBGTFkTBtOhb3%2FAV7xl0MMaNXx63OC1lQ%2FatZ%2BJzVbG86BzmFew2I35i0eW09v3oe4PdaLiOcBuZ8JIeq4UGNAn7k40rAVg5riBAmMAyyzpyr94fHW7sZMpdCxCy%2FX6ZViO9hpUGe5BKU8JPruWVXYOrK8AmOJ9W%2Fz3r0Ll756OY2vXM5TaYbVyLTvUOcm4Pekbhnzc0%2F06A%2BzefNydaz7HGkjQQh8tT|tkp%3ABk9SR_yR3e_tZA

[DeanH]

13 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said:

Has he owned one of these yet?

 

Probably.

[DVee8]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203424845447

(AS MERCEDES BENZ W140 S CLASS SALLON REAR BOOTLID / TAILGATE SHELL SILVER

MSL Parts Ltd

• (4919)
• BusinessRegistered as business seller

• 98.5% positive
• Seller's other itemsSeller's other items
• Contact seller

£80.00

or Best Offer

[rustdevil]

I watched spr merc speicialist the other day then went looking for these s class's and this came up looks like a well loved motor i did not buy cause i  am lame obviously, oh yeah i had to use spell checker on these big words.

[High Jetter]

4 hours ago, camryv6 said:

You will have no trouble pulling  in that

EF possible A 😀