Buying advice Please

[Carel]

Hi all,
I am interested in buying a older benz as a reliable everyday runaround. I am in love with any coupe from the era 1968-1984. Can anyone advise on how I can go about this quest , avoiding the obvious potholes, because I do not want to end up with a lemon. I have a budget of up to £6000 for this.
If replies could be adressed to me personally at my email adress, it would be much appreciated.
carel_badenhorst@hotmail.com
Regards,
Carel

 

[Neil Eglintine]

I had a 71 250C and a 73 280CE. Both were definitely lemony. Lots of rust and ended up giving them away!