Vintage & Classic Mercedes Benz Cars in India

IndrojitSircar · 13th August 2009, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

Heres a pic of another Poonawalla car taken about 12-15years back :

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This one is a sheer beauty!

AltoHoncho · 13th August 2009, 18:00

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

Heres a pic of another Poonawalla car taken about 12-15years back :

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Beautiful and simply majestic. Is it the 300 SEL from late 60s?

nandishpal · 13th August 2009, 19:08

guys i spotted a S320 old shape,i think it was the first gen with the wipers on the headlamp,it was a TN reg vehicle,i should say i fell for it,does anybody know who owns this car?what would be the aproximate price of it?
this was something like w124 shape

JayD · 14th August 2009, 00:21

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Originally Posted by nandishpal

guys i spotted a S320 old shape,i think it was the first gen with the wipers on the headlamp,it was a TN reg vehicle,i should say i fell for it,does anybody know who owns this car?what would be the aproximate price of it?
this was something like w124 shape

I presume you saw a W140.They are brilliant cars, but unless its a well maintained piece, these cars are known to create big holes in your pocket.

travancore · 14th August 2009, 02:09

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Just found it, posted earlier courtesy Speedy.

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Does anyone know the provenance / original owner of the Jackie Shroff / Dr. Ravikumar Mercedes 540K ? Cheers!

harit · 14th August 2009, 16:17

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Originally Posted by travancore

Does anyone know the provenance / original owner of the Jackie Shroff / Dr. Ravikumar Mercedes 540K ? Cheers!

Dear travancore,

This has already been talked about somewhere.
The history is a bit sketchy, but there seems to have been some involvement of the royal family of Nepal, and also Akalkot. Maharajas did sell cars to each other.
It was also lying in a garage in Mumbai where already some parts were lost. Then it was lying near the docks, sort of abandoned. Someone picked her up and took to Delhi. So she was first with Ravikumar, then with JS, now in Pune.
As said, sketchy info!

the mole · 14th August 2009, 16:59

I am sure and I have enquired this with Daimler Benz that they can provide the provenance for this vehicle, Only the current owner will have to fax the papers and provide them with the engine and chassis nos. They were quite clear that without a copy of the Regitration and papers and request from current owner, they were in no position to discuss the provenance of the car.

nandishpal · 14th August 2009, 18:00

thanks jayD.what do you think should be the price of a used car for a w140?just curious to know.i am sorry if this is not the right place to ask guys.

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Originally Posted by JayD

I presume you saw a W140.They are brilliant cars, but unless its a well maintained piece, these cars are known to create big holes in your pocket.

predatorwheelz · 14th August 2009, 18:29

Was on a whirlwind one day trip to Mumbai yesterday. Spotted this W123 close to our office in Fort.

Does it belong to a Bhpian?

nandishpal · 15th August 2009, 16:55

i presume it cant belong to a bhpian,as he wont keep it in this shape.

pulsar56 · 15th August 2009, 17:24

Can someone identify this Merc?
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/vintage-cars-classics-india/174760d1250336520t-deccan-heritage-vintage-car-motorcycle-display-chowmahalla-palace-august-15th-dsc_0235.jpg

aadix · 15th August 2009, 19:45

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Originally Posted by pulsar56

Can someone identify this Merc?
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/vintage-cars-classics-india/174760d1250336520t-deccan-heritage-vintage-car-motorcycle-display-chowmahalla-palace-august-15th-dsc_0235.jpg

thats a mercedes w114 series, any more pics of it?

pulsar56 · 15th August 2009, 19:57

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Originally Posted by aadix

thats a mercedes w114 series, any more pics of it?

That's the only good one I was able to click as the security guards were too finicky and even preventing the owners from touching their own cars!

Thanks for the clarification on the model!

anjan_c2007 · 15th August 2009, 23:13

Was just surfing through this website of scrap Mercs in Kentucky.Really a pity to watch the beauties in such a state!
1000BenzJunkyard

harit · 16th August 2009, 00:05

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

Was just surfing through this website of scrap Mercs in Kentucky.Really a pity to watch the beauties in such a state!
1000BenzJunkyard

Simply amazing the cars seen here. Pontons, Fintails, 114/115, 123, 126 and later. Even a 107 SL. But best were the 109? Coupe and the 300 Adenauer! Whats wrong with those people?

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nandishpal BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 492 Thanked: 80 Times	guys i spotted a S320 old shape,i think it was the first gen with the wipers on the headlamp,it was a TN reg vehicle,i should say i fell for it,does anybody know who owns this car?what would be the aproximate price of it? this was something like w124 shape Last edited by nandishpal : 13th August 2009 at 19:11.
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the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	I am sure and I have enquired this with Daimler Benz that they can provide the provenance for this vehicle, Only the current owner will have to fax the papers and provide them with the engine and chassis nos. They were quite clear that without a copy of the Regitration and papers and request from current owner, they were in no position to discuss the provenance of the car.
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predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,720 Thanked: 1,983 Times View My Garage	W123 in Mumbai Was on a whirlwind one day trip to Mumbai yesterday. Spotted this W123 close to our office in Fort. Does it belong to a Bhpian? Attached Thumbnails
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nandishpal BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 492 Thanked: 80 Times	i presume it cant belong to a bhpian,as he wont keep it in this shape.
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15th August 2009, 17:24	#461
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	Can someone identify this Merc? http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/vintage-cars-classics-india/174760d1250336520t-deccan-heritage-vintage-car-motorcycle-display-chowmahalla-palace-august-15th-dsc_0235.jpg
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15th August 2009, 23:13	#464
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,340 Thanked: 20,688 Times View My Garage	Was just surfing through this website of scrap Mercs in Kentucky.Really a pity to watch the beauties in such a state! 1000BenzJunkyard
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