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This 450SEL is a non runner, but has good paint and an average interior. will probably go very cheap...

Wow, 4 grand already for a carbie six vs *ahem* 16 dollars for the 450... looks like the Benz market is picking up again if they're in...

I did a day trip for one of the days of this event: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2026/03/mb-clubs-national-rally-bathurst-2026-day-trip/

That’s been replaced. No difference

Does the temp drop when you’re on the highway?? Might be the engine fan clutch

With my 6.9 approaching 300km and concern about running hot in the summer I was thinking of doing a top end overhaul and replacing the...

I guess slow progress is better than no progress!! 3D printing custom parts makes some of the tasks easier. This is a scan of the...

Make friends with the local Benz parts hoarder, eg mb classic star or whatever. A lot of the bigger wreckers have closed down so...

Update 2026. Clearly I am playing the long game here. Not yet mine but I remain keen for this car. I have found a workshop happy to...

Hi Styria - Details of my 6.9 in a separate post, seeking interest and offers. I have an idea, but I also value serious feedback. What...

All cars are happier running slightly richer ;) Until they start fouling plugs and sticking their rings of course!

Vacumn Advance is an economy device. Car will run just fine without one. It advances the timing under light load ...cruising on the...

Here’s a link to a video I made of my mates 6.9 on the Phillip Island racetrack on 01/03/2026. The event was organised by MBCV...

Good afternoon guys, Marcel (a custom decal/sticker producer - specifically MB stuff) in the Netherlands made me up some custom fuse...

John, I just want to chime in again and say good work on your behalf for using your brain to find a similar part and make alterations to...