|
|
MercDans 190EMercdan68
@forddan68
Club Retro Rides Member 68
|
Nov 15, 2017 19:19:49 GMT
|
So we’ve been looking at a few W202s over the last week but none were anywhere near the condition of my daily turbodiesel Then my lad and me spotted a 190E W201 In a driveway about ten miles from our house The car was covered in leaves and other undergrowth and looked both sad and ripe for bringing back to life We went Sunday morning and had a Knock at the house and left my mobile number, waited all day and heard nothing...then late Sunday evening the owner Bryan called me and asked my intentions with his car, he had owned it nearly ten years but not used it for two years as a more modern car was bought After a brief conversation I was asked to make an offer, I made what I thought was a sensible offer and we met in the middle!! Bryan was pleased as he had various people knocking offering to buy it for insulting offers I’ve assured him once the car is sorted and back on the road we will take it over and show him, so he’s a happy man, and so am I!! Basically a very solid car no rot or damage anywhere , great mechanicly just needs a good brake overhaul . It has Lovely interior and wind up windows!! As said the car has sat for two years the paintwork is very faded and it’s very dirty First job will be a a good jet wash then clay bar and paint revival with autofinesse products Can’t wait to get started this weekend The plans are too lower it on a nice set of wheels And just minor mods Here’s a couple of as found pics And one of it tonight after it arrived by low loader Many more updates along the way Cheers for reading Dan    |
| |
Last Edit: Nov 15, 2017 19:25:16 GMT by Mercdan68
Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 15, 2017 19:41:31 GMT
|
Look forward to updates, looks a nice save  |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 15, 2017 19:56:08 GMT
|
|
Excellent purchase, I've long hankered after a late 190E. Fingers crossed the paint will mop back into life.
I look forward to seeing your progress.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
MercDans 190Ejohnthesparky
@johnthesparky
Club Retro Rides Member 6
|
Nov 15, 2017 19:57:31 GMT
|
That’s going to be so satisfying to bring back Look forward to the updates |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 15, 2017 19:58:01 GMT
|
|
Looking forward to the progress on this.
Detailing montage ... with pictures
|
| |
|
|
brachunky
Scotland
Posts: 1,314 
Club RR Member Number: 72
|
MercDans 190Ebrachunky
@brachunky
Club Retro Rides Member 72
|
Nov 15, 2017 20:26:11 GMT
|
|
Following!
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 15, 2017 20:29:39 GMT
|
|
waiting!
|
| |
'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
|
|
|
|
MercDans 190EDeleted
@Deleted
|
Nov 15, 2017 20:37:13 GMT
|
|
That looks a nice straight car Dan! Looks like it will clean up very nicely too!
|
| |
|
|
Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
Posts: 2,512
|
|
Nov 15, 2017 20:52:33 GMT
|
|
Love it Mr Dan. Nice find. Following with huge amounts of interest and a touch of jealousy.
|
| |
CURRENT FLEET
'91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate)
'99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles)
'01 Mini (#869)
'06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
|
|
|
|
MercDans 190EMercdan68
@forddan68
Club Retro Rides Member 68
|
Nov 15, 2017 20:55:28 GMT
|
Love it Mr Dan. Nice find. Following with huge amounts of interest and a touch of jealousy. Chris I’ve been jealous of your cars all year mate!! |
| |
Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
That's a nice save Dan. Not had a 190E myself but used a friends as a daily for a few months. Drive really nice. My only issue was the steering wheel was HUGE. Can't wait to see how the paint comes up. Bookmarked.
|
| |
96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 16, 2017 15:02:22 GMT
|
|
Haven't been on here for ages and you've got one of my favourite cars. Well done Dan. That's the same colour as my first 190. What a nice find.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
MercDans 190EMercdan68
@forddan68
Club Retro Rides Member 68
|
Nov 16, 2017 15:49:59 GMT
|
Haven't been on here for ages and you've got one of my favourite cars. Well done Dan. That's the same colour as my first 190. What a nice find. Yep I was wondering where you had been lately?!! Rover updates please peter |
| |
Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
|
|
|
|
MercDans 190EMercdan68
@forddan68
Club Retro Rides Member 68
|
Nov 16, 2017 15:52:40 GMT
|
|
|
| |
Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 16, 2017 19:28:05 GMT
|
|
Hope you've got plenty of grease for your elbow Dan. I'll update my threads. Need to find a new host for photos as I've something new!!
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 16, 2017 19:38:57 GMT
|
|
Let me know how you get the black bits off the roof got them on mine from an oak tree n they really don't want to leave cheers
|
| |
|
|
|
|
MercDans 190EMercdan68
@forddan68
Club Retro Rides Member 68
|
Nov 16, 2017 19:50:27 GMT
|
Let me know how you get the black bits off the roof got them on mine from an oak tree n they really don't want to leave cheers Will do fella , I’ve used autofinesse stuff with great results on all my cars over the last year so I’ve spent a good few quid on more products from them Clay bar is the one thing that will help greatly with the cleaning process |
| |
Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 16, 2017 19:52:57 GMT
|
|
Have got claybar kit but not tried it yet
Good luck making it shiney
|
| |
|
|
Speedle
Posted a lot
Need a Country Rock band in the Hampshire Area? https://www.facebook.com/DirtRoadDiaryUK
Posts: 2,221
|
|
Nov 17, 2017 15:53:08 GMT
|
|
I reckon with some cleaning and a little run over with a mop or even some elbow grease that's going to come up lovely! Not sure I've ever seen one of these in red.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
MercDans 190EMercdan68
@forddan68
Club Retro Rides Member 68
|
Nov 17, 2017 16:20:06 GMT
|
Quick wash off when I got home tonight My neighbour brought me some truck cleaner from his business Diluted it down, worked very well Clay bar on Sunday Wheels are unmarked and body has not a spot of rust Totally chuffed with this car    |
| |
Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
|
|
|
|
