anyone near Victoria, British Columbia?

[NutmegCT]

Actually I'm pretty flexible in price range, but don't want to get "taken". I have to figure what work is needed on a car, so I always have someone knowledgable take a look first.

Here's a couple nice ones - but a bit high for me:

https://www.ranchomerced.com/Classic_Cars_for_Sale.html

And I know a guy near me who paid over $25K for a 1959 TR3 like mine just last year, from a "classic center", and has spent over $10K just to make it roadworthy. Not a show car - just roadworthy. It sure is pretty, but it still isn't drivable due to rotten frame and worn engine. Yikes!

T.

 

[abarth69]

Hi Tom

There are a bunch up in Toronto for sale like this one

1961 Mercedes-Benz 220SE 4 door hardtop black sedan for sale. Must sell. Excellent condition, never winter driven, original owner, 105,000 original miles. $8500.00 OBO.
Has grey interior with wood finish dash, manual transmission. Pls email if interested.

Cheers

Mark

 

[NutmegCT]

Hi Mark - That one sure looks familiar. But how do I reach the seller?

Thanks.
Tom

 

[abarth69]

Go to this page and search you will find the add

https://toronto.kijiji.ca/f-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-W0QQCatIdZ122

If you find something in Toronto I can go have a look for you \\

Mark

 

[NutmegCT]

Thanks Mark. One of the search engines I use is SearchTempest. I could have sworn it included Kijiji, but I just found out it doesn't have that function yet.

Thanks for the heads-up. Altho' the ad was posted over a month ago, I've emailed the seller of that 1961 to see if it's still for sale.

Tom

 

[JPSmit]

Funnily enough I was getting the oil changed in my car Friday and was reading Old Autos Magazine - https://www.oldautos.ca/ - and saw this same ad - was contemplating calling the shop tomorrow - on the plus side, it was also advertised in Old Autos suggesting the owner is a car guy.

 

[abarth69]

I like this one

Classic Pre-war Mercedes Benz Model 170V Right Hand Drive, 4 cylinder gasoline, restored, perfect running condition, minor touch up paint needed. 15k

 

[NutmegCT]

Whenever I see an old 170, I can't help but remember Colonel Klink. Altho' I doubt his staff car's steering wheel was on the right side.

Despite the urge to snap it up, I have my doubts about driving it on my coast to coast adventure!

T.

 

[NutmegCT]

If you find something in Toronto I can go have a look for you

Mark

Mark - PM sent.

Tom