Empty's 1966 Mercedes 200 “fin tail” kinda resto

Might happen. But I’m still holding out on keeping it original. Just because I want something oldschool

 

I used to own a 97 SC400, one of the MANY (40+) cars that I've owned and sold. To this day that car is the only one that I regret getting rid of.

 

Luckily I have a bad habit of keeping my cars and I’ve amassed a mess of vehicles now. LOL

 

Well. It’s been a while without an update… ive tinkered with the car. Nothi no really here to report… still waiting on a contact at FCP euro to see if he can locate any parts to rebuild my motor.. no luck on a used motor either. So I’m putting the word out here,

IF any one knows of a running m121 for sale, please, get ahold of me.

 

sweet!!! I just picked up a 68 fintail these are cool cars!

 

I see you too are a man of great taste!

when can I expect some 3D printed goodies

200 or a 230?

someone reached out to me form Montana. Might have an running engine if that all ends up being correct

 

Didn't even really know about these until after I purchased and started researching them lol. Was listed locally and it was just too mint not to pick up.
Super unique and cool car!! It's a 200 Diesel. But swapping a New cummins R2.8 crate motor in. It was SOOOO Slow
I'm in the middle of MAJOR modding it now

 

WOW that things minty.. mine fell into my lap. Knew nothing about them. But yea. As I’ve looked into them, I really like this little thing. It’s actual proper german engineering.

 

You can say that again. After taking it apart I can appreciate the worksmanship and engineering that went into this, and that was back in the 60’s! The independent rear suspension with a lateral spring was high tech for the era.

 

Swing Arm suspension. Horrible handling performance wise, BUT amazing comfort

 

From what I’ve gathered the diffs done like much above 200hp though

 

That’s good to know thanks. I was trying to look into it and see if it will hold up. The new engine is rated at 300tq and 190hp. guess we will see

 

Mine being a gasser, if my trucks get done before anything happens to this one, I’m really contemplating an N/A rotary setup.

 

Build thread??

 

My old man had a190C from the 60s back in the day same body style, this brings back memories ! Thanks for sharing.

 

Still trying to find parts or an engine. No luck yet.

 

Maybe this one has what you need? Seems to be similar vintage, although it has stacked headlights.
At a yard in Sunset, TX. skip to 3:33.
https://youtu.be/a6OIu2cLCfs?feature=shared

 

I’ll check that video later tonight. I’ve got a guy in Germany trying to source parts for me currently

 

Late 60's and into the 90's that kind of stuff was all I worked on, no American made stuff other than an occasional Vett crossed through door. Fond memories! Good luck with your adventure!