W108 shell new bits underneath???

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ssray

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232 months

Friday 20th October 2023
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Excuse me if this happens all of the time, maybe I'm a bit slow.
eBay and I'd like a w108one day, in the past I've nearly bought one e times, probably a good job I didn't.

Anyway browsing evilbay and the advert linked shows a w108 slotted onto a different Merc.
It also mentions putting what sounds like a complete BMW E39 engine etc instead of the original kit
It looks like it could be a awesome daily

Sooooo many questions
How much? I can't afford it but you never know
Is it done often?
Ta Ray

ssray

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Turbobanana

6,744 posts

208 months

Friday 20th October 2023
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So it's a bare shell with rusty panels and chrome, with little in the way of interior trim.

The real value in these is in the hard-to-find trim and bits like bumpers and radiator grilles, which appear present, but it sounds like a lot of work to get it anywhere near nice, and that's assuming you don't care for originality.

Edited by Turbobanana on Friday 20th October 23:01