W111 230S

How I got it: I found it sitting in a fief on an Emu farm. I spotted it from the road, drove in, spoke to the owner and a few hours later I had it on a trailer and back to my garage where I started researching to find out a bit more about this random purchase. I knew nothing about them but it had a cool vibe and I thought it would be a nice cruiser.

What has been done: After picking it up for $1,900aud I thought I’d just get it running and have a cool patina cruiser. Once I stripped it back a bit I couldn’t stop halfway so I decided to add to the list. Now it’s been soda blasted, whole new floor, custom rear half chassis, wheels tubs, LS2 V8, custom wheels, brakes, basically every mechanical part on the car is or will be new. My $1,900 is rapidly flying past $40k and I’m not even close to done yet.

Next on the list: Still finishing up the mechanics and body work, then, paint, trim and all the chrome and little bits and pieces. One day it’ll get there. I’m too deep into it to stop now.