Dez
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mercedes w126 hatchback.Dez
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now, firstly this car exists. I just cant get pics of it just yet. all will be revealed soon though  basically, its a w126, not sure of exacly model, possibly a 420se. but, when it was brand new, it was subjected to a hatchback conversion by a professional coachbuilders, using I think rover parts- so itll be 800 or sd1 rear window/hatch. I think it was done within the uk. its that horrible metallic pale green colour, with a beige interior. can anyone give me more info at all? any pics of it at shows, or any info on who may have built it? the only reference I can google up is this obscure spot of it, which I'm certain is the same car forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=4824 |
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Last Edit: Dec 22, 2010 1:32:23 GMT by Dez
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crayford used to do a merc hatch conversion in the late 60's early 70's, could be something to do with them?
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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Dez
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mercedes w126 hatchback.Dez
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ive spent the last half hour googling, and come to pretty much that conclusion!!
i know they did a w126 estate, info and pics are thin on the ground though. ile keep going!!
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Dez
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a pic of a wagon. proportedly a granada roof shoved on there?  still zero info on hatch though. |
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Dez
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mercedes w126 hatchback.Dez
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stwat
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I used to to see this car regularly in Sheffield around 10 years ago. It had, from what i could see, a rover 800 fastback rear hatch grafted on and looked like a very good job, if a little odd. I used to see this thing day in day out in the 90's so would be very interested to see more of it on here   |
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1992 190E 1.8 manual
1989 300SE Low mileage LuxoBarge
1988 190e 2.6. 1988 190 2.3-16 Cosworth
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Dec 22, 2010 10:14:00 GMT
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I'm not going to be of any help..sod the hatch..build a ute..local to me   |
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75 Daimler XJ6-S2-SWB
71 Jaguar XJ6-S1-SWB
Fiat 500D Custom
Cars in NZ.I'm in flippin Germany!
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Dec 22, 2010 10:50:34 GMT
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The only one I know:  |
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 Click picture for more |
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Dec 22, 2010 18:40:41 GMT
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shhh don't tell dave ;D
digging as we speak............
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Dec 22, 2010 18:53:47 GMT
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The only one I know: That's awesome! Reminds me of a Citroen C4  |
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Dec 22, 2010 19:56:50 GMT
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Do you mean W116, Dez? Both the cars you posted are said variant. A Belgian company called Universal did a lot of conversions on the earlier S's - estates, coupes etc. If it's a W126, there's myriad companies that made them into hatchbacks, gullwings, rag-tops, limousines etc. See www.1000sel.com |
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Dez
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mercedes w126 hatchback.Dez
@dez
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Mar 25, 2011 22:52:02 GMT
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so, i kinda own this now  apparently theres a full history file inc. loads of info from the coachbuilders who built it, but ive not seen it yet.    a few dead cows in here. all in good nick. lots of electrickery too.  its a 420se.  bad bits-    its also a bit crispy around the boot slam panel. no idea what I'm gunna do with it, i just want to see it saved really as its so unusual. so i think itll get welded and MOTed and then flogged on to someone who'll look after it (hopefully!) as i don't have time to do it justice really. |
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Mar 25, 2011 22:57:38 GMT
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Not sure if it would be wrong to do it or not...
But seeing it low on some amg rims would suit the size a bit better than that huge arch gap its currently sporting..
Wierd old thing tho....
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Mar 25, 2011 22:58:34 GMT
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Slightly odd, but appears to be well done.
Interesting to see stuff like this, although I have no idea why one would require a Mercedes with something as common as a hatchback
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speedy88
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mercedes w126 hatchback.speedy88
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Mar 25, 2011 23:01:03 GMT
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Looks like a cavalier boot that
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stwat
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Mar 25, 2011 23:05:39 GMT
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Excellent !! That has to be the one I used to see in Sheffield in the 90's. I cant see there being another one in the same colour. It has certainly gone down hill since I last saw it  |
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Mark
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Mar 25, 2011 23:32:25 GMT
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Almost looks like an old Mazda 626 hatch! |
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mercedes w126 hatchback.BenzBoy
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Mar 25, 2011 23:38:01 GMT
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Nice save! A true rarity. The rear quarter glass looks like Mk3 Cavalier to me.
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Rich
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mercedes w126 hatchback.Rich
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Thats awesomely bizzare! I like it! All I can now futher contribute is that I have the same carphone in my Nissan, and they are still useable as a phone with the right SIM WIN! |
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Those things are huge too aint they?
