if you really wanted to, you could keep the points, and run with an aftermarket or OEM Bosch Volkswagen coil. something from the early seventies with a resistor built into it. cuts the voltage from 12 to about 9v which is just enough so the points don't arc. then eliminate the switchgear and resistors in the stock wiring as they all fail from time to time. and I dont really think a $40 BERU ballast resistor is exactly justified, when you can buy the coil for that much.

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R107.043 Euro 350SL (parts)(crushed)
W116.024 280se (crushed)
W114 280 (m110)
W108.067 280se 4.5
W108.068 280seL 4.5 (crushed)
W111 220SEB coupe
W110 200D went to the crusher
W110 190D sold sold sold

1970 Rover P6B

Used to own(1950 buick,1969 lincoln MK3,4G63t colt,87 300ZX, 79 F100, 92 XJ40)