My 1963 MB 190C 'Heckflosse'

manikjeet · 26th March 2007, 21:07

My grandfather use to own 2 of these one of them was given to my grandmoms brother (he still uses it today) and the other was totaled a long long time ago by my grandfather will see if i can get a pic of these cars in my granddads album

speedy · 7th August 2007, 02:28

i just got one myself and would be starting to restore it soon. cash ur car looks fab man,hope i can get mine to the same standard

peeve · 4th November 2007, 19:27

Hi Guys,
I am new to team BHP.Nice to know there a lot classic merc lovers in India.I am crazy about classic merc ( pontons, finnies, compacts).I just cant have enough of them.I had a 190 c some time back which I sold to a friend who after me for the car.This car was picked up from Bangalore about three years back.I have changed the engine recently. I have restored the interior (it still has the original seats -MB tex I didnt want to change it) , paint and chrome redone).Now its almost done .Have a few pics for all u fintail lovers out there.
Cheers !!

karlosdeville · 4th November 2007, 20:24

The car's looking great! What interests me more is the Beetle in the back. Is that yours' too?

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I have changed the engine recently.

What made you change the engine?

speedy · 4th November 2007, 20:24

welcome aboard peeve. a fine ride you have there. the car looks like it gets a lot of love and care from you. i own a 1967 220s. the car is yet to be restored.

scooby05 · 4th November 2007, 20:38

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Originally Posted by speedy

welcome aboard peeve. a fine ride you have there. the car looks like it gets a lot of love and care from you. i own a 1967 220s. the car is yet to be restored.

Every Other Classic you and Your Brother seem to have!! Only that most need to be Restored!! You need a better and more organised person at the garage though.
So in 10/15 Years from now we will Have Youll beating Pranlal and Mallya in the collection of Vintage and Classics. Good. Keep going, Dont give up!!

speedy · 4th November 2007, 21:02

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Originally Posted by scooby05

Every Other Classic you and Your Brother seem to have!! Only that most need to be Restored!! You need a better and more organised person at the garage though.
So in 10/15 Years from now we will Have Youll beating Pranlal and Mallya in the collection of Vintage and Classics. Good. Keep going, Dont give up!!

i currently own 12 cars uncle. out of which four cars are restored and four are being restored. the others are awaiting their turn. currently have a few cars that are being restored for others. i have a good person at the garage and am very happy with him. we have also shifted two locations after your visit to the garage. please do visit sometime

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not looking at beating anyone uncle just want to have a few cars that can be managed. if something rare or a good marque comes our way then we buy.
thank you uncle with your blessings and everyones good wishes we hope to keep going and never stop. i follow my school motto "NEVER GIVE IN"

peeve · 5th November 2007, 06:07

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

The car's looking great! What interests me more is the Beetle in the back. Is that yours' too?

What made you change the engine?

Hi,
Thanx a lot for the good words.I changed the engine becuse the matador engine in the car was in bad shape and plus it is not the right one to be in the car.After searching around I located the 5 cylinder unit from a car that got rear ended.The car runs much better ... a lot more smoother.
Yes Karlos the beetle is mine .... the love of my life.Its a 1968 , 1300 .I picked it up about four years back.Took about eight months to get in back in shape.In the process I changed the engine to a 1600 cc unit (it was gifted to me by previous owner of the car ).Now it runs quite well.I will post a few pics soon.
Keep up the good work guys

JayD · 5th November 2007, 13:48

Peeve? Are the cars in cochin???

Naren4140 · 5th November 2007, 17:13

A very nice car . Please do post the photos of the engine bay and the interiors when you get a chance.
cheers
N

GTO · 26th April 2008, 19:18

Beautiful W111 spotted at the petrol pump next to Jazz by the bay. Excuse the quality (mobile phone).

ajmat · 26th April 2008, 19:35

Is it me but the driver side headlight looks droopy

V-16 · 26th April 2008, 20:18

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Beautiful W111 spotted at the petrol pump next to Jazz by the bay. Excuse the quality (mobile phone).

Thats a W108 GTO, not a W111.

JayD · 26th April 2008, 20:44

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Originally Posted by V-16

Thats a W108 GTO, not a W111.

Was about to say that! Btw, gogi, aren't these 'semi compacts' rarer than the other MB saloons of that era??

V-16 · 27th April 2008, 00:13

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Was about to say that! Btw, gogi, aren't these 'semi compacts' rarer than the other MB saloons of that era??

Absolutely. These have now become hard to get cars. I have offered upto 1.75 for a car in good condition but with a diesel swap and the moron wanted 4L. Now you tell me!! There are a few rotting away for a lot less but unless one can see them personally one really cant say. Also the spares of these cars are really rare to come by in India. Lights, pattis etc will be a tough job. This was a regal car and it had attitude. I am on the lookout for one.

26th March 2007, 21:07	#31
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,617 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	My grandfather use to own 2 of these one of them was given to my grandmoms brother (he still uses it today) and the other was totaled a long long time ago by my grandfather will see if i can get a pic of these cars in my granddads album
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7th August 2007, 02:28	#32
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,026 Times View My Garage	i just got one myself and would be starting to restore it soon. cash ur car looks fab man,hope i can get mine to the same standard
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4th November 2007, 19:27	#33
peeve BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 57 Thanked: 27 Times	My 1964 w110 220 sb Hi Guys, I am new to team BHP.Nice to know there a lot classic merc lovers in India.I am crazy about classic merc ( pontons, finnies, compacts).I just cant have enough of them.I had a 190 c some time back which I sold to a friend who after me for the car.This car was picked up from Bangalore about three years back.I have changed the engine recently. I have restored the interior (it still has the original seats -MB tex I didnt want to change it) , paint and chrome redone).Now its almost done .Have a few pics for all u fintail lovers out there. Cheers !! Last edited by Rehaan : 4th November 2007 at 23:33. Reason: 3rd image link fixed - same image, so removed.
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4th November 2007, 20:24	#35
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,026 Times View My Garage	welcome aboard peeve. a fine ride you have there. the car looks like it gets a lot of love and care from you. i own a 1967 220s. the car is yet to be restored.
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5th November 2007, 13:48	#39
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,235 Thanked: 2,616 Times View My Garage	Peeve? Are the cars in cochin???
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5th November 2007, 17:13	#40
Naren4140 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bendakaalooru Posts: 126 Thanked: 3 Times	A very nice car . Please do post the photos of the engine bay and the interiors when you get a chance. cheers N
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26th April 2008, 19:18	#41
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,879 Thanked: 323,166 Times View My Garage	Beautiful W111 spotted at the petrol pump next to Jazz by the bay. Excuse the quality (mobile phone). Attached Thumbnails
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26th April 2008, 19:35	#42
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,216 Thanked: 31,655 Times View My Garage	Is it me but the driver side headlight looks droopy
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