Agreed, especially as this the coupe, one of the prettiest cars the company ever made, SE would usually have leather, it was ES that came without.

Condition is everything, if its as good as hoped then maintain it well, but most importantly thoroughly rustproof it.

There is no money to be made on this type of car, you will not turn a profit, it will cost more to keep in pristine condition than you could possibly hope to recoup over the years, but that isn't what these cars are about, its enjoying proper motoring without computerised everything, with zero depreciation being the icing on the cake.

Part of the pleasure of owning cars like this keeping them fettled mostly yourself, servicing, braking system etc are simple end enjoyable to do, but as ElekDoc says you will need a good make specialist indy now and again.

Most of all its to be enjoyed and cared for, if the old chap thinks its not going to the ''right'' home he may not sell it, i wouldn't part with my old Benz to the buyer giving me the wrong vibes no matter how many zeros he put on the offer.