Would you keep this ?

[MBZ560]

I recently inherited this from my Grandfather.

http://i10.tinypic.com/4um4g89.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/4lr2ems.jpg
http://i8.tinypic.com/5x3grbn.jpg

Basically a 1986 560SEL that was given a makeover by Lorinser when new.

My Grandfather paid a ridiculous amount at the time to have the car badged as a 1000SEL, along with a very rare 5.6 badge (which I like). Now in the loads of money 80's I suppose this was acceptable, but to me it now looks rather vulgar. Question. Its been on the car for 21 years, would you leave it on as a reminder of the hedonistic 80's or replace it with a stock badge ?

 

[television]

What a car, leave as is I think, its looks so good

 

[Blobcat]

Keep it as is

 

[ayhan]

Yes keep it
Looks cool.

 

[Some guy on the internet]

Styling Garage did a 1000 SEL. Has it got anything extra / unusual apart from the badge?

 

[bahram]

Nice car, looks like new! Keep it as is.

 

[teddycatkin]

It must be the only one ?

 

[d w124]

It must be the only one ?

There are a few but very rare,they have a lot of extras

 

[d w124]

MBZ:Is the car original 1000sel,or was just the badge was added?
Have a look here http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&so...sg=AFQjCNEZPlTZgVGmt_M9_jZ7IImMN5Gowg&cad=rja

 

[whitenemesis]

If it's a genuine 1000sel defo keep it as is!

If it's just a 'badge job' then remove and restore the correct badges.

 

[Blobcat]

It's a 3 year old thread and the OP never came back to tell us :-(

 

[whitenemesis]

It's a 3 year old thread and the OP never came back to tell us :-(

Repeat to myself ...

" I must read the post date!"
" I must read the post date!"
" I must read the post date!"
" I must read the post date!"
" I must read the post date!"
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:Oops::Oops:

 

[Ben Longden]

Keep the car, and keep it exactly as it is.
Now polish and detail it!


I must read the post date as well
i must read the post date as well
I must, er, what was the question?

Ben

 

[47p2]

Well it looks like the 1000SEL is on the road again

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The vehicle details for A3 WHE are:

Date of Liability 01 04 2011
Date of First Registration 28 08 1986
Year of Manufacture 1986
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 5547CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £112.75
12 Months Rate £205.00