Dulquer Salmaan’s latest Facebook post about his prized possessions, reveals his penchant for cars. The star had written a post about some of his invaluable cars and how he went on to revive his Mercedes-Benz 250. Dulquer pointed out that the restoration process was long but it was definitely worth it. In his post, he had detailed how he sourced some of the spare parts to get it back on the road. Here’s the interesting post from the star:
“Many of you ask me to post pics of my old W123 Mercedes. I don't post pics of my cars cause sometimes people take them in the wrong sense. I would love to share with enthusiasts but I request others to not find it offensive or elitist. I'm just blessed to be able to save a few of these beauties.
I've loved W123s for as long as I can remember. They would feature in so many films and there were several of them in one of my favourite films which were 'Samrajyam'. I'd been aware of a 250 in Chennai which used to belong to a family known in automotive circles. It used to be used by the grandfather of the house in the 80s. It had a busted carb and the second owner parked it to a side and forgot about it for over a decade. Without a cover or roof over her, she was left to the elements to rust away. When we found her, she was like Fred Flintstone’s car. Your feet would go through the floor due to the amount of rust. Almost 3 years later and in between drowning in the Chennai floods, we managed to resurrect her. She has amazing spirit. Or good Carma as I like to call it. Refused to die or give up.
TME 250. My beloved 1981 Mercedes-Benz 250 straight six petrol. First car I've ever embarked on restoring. A new coat of Silberdistel green (which as usual I spent months deciding), lowered/stanced on period correct 16" BBS RS rims. I've sourced & replaced everything possible on it. Now she runs like a dream and rides softer than any new car. At full chat gives me goose bumps with the way she sounds and can keep up with any modern car. She's my daily driver in between shoots and I love how small children and old people alike love to see her rolling by, in all her former glory.”
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