stitch2k1

Hi all, first post and thread here. I just got my first Mercedes on Saturday, after years of Porsche and BMW ownership, a 190E that I have been trying to get for just over three years. This car was a custom order originally, and it was ordered with a manual(!), along with being a tourist delivery car. I also believe the paint color might have been a paint to sample or something? I can't find any info about this color on W201s (it is code 877U, 'blue green metallic'). On Sunday, my second day of ownership I found some wheels for it already, pre merger AMG Aero 1s in 7.5Jx16et40 square, the fitment up front is tight to the strut, so not sure if I can fit 225/50/16s without a spacer.

I already have the motor unstick after it sat for years, and the engine running on starter fluid. The entire fuel system is gummed and the tank was trash as i found out yesterday when removing it, swiss cheese on the sides. I have found one tank in the entirety of Florida, all the way in Miami out of a 190D for $275. I have two new fuel pumps, filters, strainer, and some other stuff coming from FCP Euro right now, I think I will have a friend grab that tank for me unless I find something else.

My long term goal is to use this to replace my E39 wagon as my daily driver. I adore my wagon, especially being a V8 with manual, but 20mpg hurts my soul. Plus it needs a break, it needs a lot of work that requires downtime I can't afford right now.

Pictures from before I cleaned the car, you can notice some of the other cars I have fun with in the background.

bbirdwell

Best of luck to you in the restoration process. You'll have a beauty.