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I recently got stuck with an Ignition Lock that simply could not be serviced, nor could the car be started. Looking up Mobile Auto Electricians and Mechanic, it was just about impossible to find ANYONE willing to attend. There were a couple of guys very nice in their response, but I may have...

I was recently involved with a 1976 Rover 3500, mainly relating to some trim work and some assessment of one or two mechanical (fuel) issues that an acquaintance who had bought the car recently from a Used Car Dealer located at Granville. I am bringing up this matter more on the basis of car...

Hi Bryce, I think that "something for everybody" is probably the preferred option when looking at all those photographs. There is a good reason for the old adage of "variety is the spice of life". As Patrick says, massive turn out and my appreciation to you for all your photographic...

I am not all that familiar with prices of new cars, but I would hazard a guess that the Germans would easily better the $100K. mark with many of their offerings. Mind you, unless I am mistaken, Michel's Hyundai (Palisade ?) comfortably pushes to $90K. or more - at those prices, they fall...

Patrick, it's great and much appreciated to read of your truthful and informative opinions. Not always that easy to come by. Regards Styria N.B. One could also use the word "Unbiassed"

Hi Mark, difficult to say if new bolts (e.g. head bolts) are actually available from Mercedes. I would imagine, however, if they are they are likely to cost an arm and a leg. I have carried out two Valve Grind and De-coke jobs now just on at least ten years ago, and I can report that, to all...

Sounds great, but looks terrible. It looks all cobbled up. Regards Styria

Mark, on your time and financial recovery calculations, at my age it is a no-brainer. Don't buy, especially when you consider: a. Petrol and Diesels are becoming very frugal on a litres per kilometre calculation, especially when considering Hybrids. That configuration would probably be my...

Beautiful and regal car to look at - it's only early days, be interesting what it will fetch in the end. However, not an easy car to work on and maintain. Regards Styria

Mark, I take it that these pics are the latest of Dora2 and, I presume, a (any) 6.9 as the second car in what appears to be a shipping container. First question - how did you get into the car, and second question, how did you get out ? I am sure that there must have been some method, but I am...

We have prided ourselves in keeping an open mind to all matters not only pertaining to cars, but also to your own personal, foibles, tribulations, belief and happiness. So Daka my boy, go for it - you can even talk about the Dakar (Daka sic.) Rallye. Unfortunately, my favourite manufacturers of...

Mark, you have done well, and all that remains is now for you to tell us what your projects are now. I seem to remember that a "couple of 126s" were your final projects, but maybe you can fill us in, or me in particular, what your future plans are. Kudos to you on all the work you have done...

Seeing that we are on the subject of 6.9 water pumps, I have rebirthed this particular post as the initial post contains a good prescription of what to look for with this particular job. Hope you guys don't mind. Regards Styria

Mark, what an excellent write-up and so well illustrated. Any budding home mechanic should now be able to perform this task with a certain amount of confidence. I would just add, if I may utilize your post, that it is not entirely necessary to remove the crankshaft damper. It's easy enough to...

It's certainly a nice, clean and smart looking car. However, I have had a good look at the rear seat upholstery, and I would tend to think that the rear seat has been refurbished. Look no further than the pleats that do not line up and I would contend that Mercedes Benz would not produce...

Quite staggering. You would have to ask yourself if Grays are the ones "TO GO TO" when thinking of buying at auction from them - especially in S.A. Perhaps one should truck a car to them to get top money, or have someone turn back the mileage. Not good. Regards Styria

In some ways, they seem to hold up, and seem sturdier bodywise, than all of the 116s, particularly the interiors and from a "rust" point of view. Regards Styria

Mark, thanks for that information. Perhaps Motec knows a bit more. I wonder also what was the fate of the 450 he had ? My understanding is/was that the 450 was the first 116 he owned, prior to getting his AMGized 6.9. Regards Styria

Again, I am re-visiting this particular thread, or post to be more precise. There is a wealth of information that one finds on this particular website including, of course, a number of features on the various "S" Class variants. I have perused the site at length and there is certainly a lot of...

I have taken to resurrect this particular thread for a number of reasons. Firstly, ho ho ho, I have never seen it previously - what's new. More importantly, however, each car that was sold at auction is accompanied by excellent descriptive details, some more than reasonable photos, but also...