So, what have I bought?
>
> a Merc 260E Auto, 1989, Metallic Gold
Jewish Racing Gold. Nice.
with cream leather, 12 months mot, 6
> months tax, very *very* clean indeed inside and out, everything works as it
> should, one tiny 5p sized scab on one front arch and a very light scuff on
> the o/s/r corner of the bumper. Bloke selling it was a true fanatic about
> it, has been maintained "money no object" and not been smoked in .. yet. >
> Perhaps not as quick as I would have liked, but certainly not a slug. 166
> bhp, 166 lb ft, and *much* better build quality than certain Bavarian
> rivals have ever managed.
>
> Me happy.
Suits you, sir ;-)