Mercedes W211 1998 ex bt fiesta van 1989 Ford Sierra

^^^^^if it had been the van I doubt he would have got out
Fords are poorly built compared to these cars
The error of his ways are dawning already no car…..mates as taxis
Sort yourself out this time son unfortunately
He will learn I’m sure of that

George will learn.This the hardest way of all.
Experience comes with age. And this he will.
It’s a sad story that one day he can pass on to his kids.
Knowing that he had a very lucky escape.
And with knowledge comes power.

I think most of us had similar experiences when we were younger, mine was clipping a kerb with my Anglia, which pulled it up onto the kerb (wide offset wheels) and into the crash barrier. George's mishap looks worse than it is because the impact is in the centre where there is no real structure on a rwd car, he can't have been going that fast he would have walked away from that in almost any car.

Having seen and looked at this car this morning early before you did the 1/2 inch further adjustment Dan, I have to say it has made the right difference.

Really neat.

Unlike the unruly bunch of reprobates on my drive when I was painting craigrk ‘s extended wagon chassis.




Thanks for stopping by.

I doubt George will get the chance, I reckon grandad Dan will be in there first! 

Have to say Dan, your Mercs always look beautiful,
Hope George is feeling a little better,
Nigel

Thanks Nigel and chasr , I just Like to prove there’s plenty of cars out there
That can be bought for sensible money and with a small amount of work and a serious valet can look sensational

Thanks to those of you that took the time to comment and private message me about George's accident
I’ve calmed down suitably to take it in better now
As others have said he’s been a lucky boy, and he’s had to use his savings to buy a runaround which I claybarred and polished up for him, not retro but it’ll see him over a few months now
Just a berlingo van bought cheaply from a pal
And I couldn’t resist a dig by fitting the w202 hubcaps!
Just to remind him he’s got a little bit of merc left



Got a quick photo opportunity whilst passing a certain members on here’s house, didn’t stop just took a liberty and parked in his drive !

So I asked for Advice in the buying section on here last night
I was looking for another ford and hadn’t considered a ford puma
One came up near to my parents house I was told by the owner it was absolutely mint, my interpretation of mint is normally way off what I find when I’m looking to buy
But as soon as the owner opened his garage I’d bought this car
It’s in absolutely first class condition under sealed and rust protected from new and unbelievably a very expensive respray last year due to lacquer peel and fade
It’s a puma thunder so a bit of a rare limited edition
Plans are to leave it exactly as it is and get to a few shows this summer, the ideal car alongside my W202