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and the tank has arrived.

Yes indeed - I have a new tank being delivered to my house today. It’s from a 280E so should be less rusty

https://www.classicjalopy.com/2024/12/auto-brunch-st-ives-december-2024/

https://www.classicjalopy.com/2024/12/240d-algae-part-6-how-i-ruined-my-w123-fuel-tank/ I stuffed up my fuel tank, and have another one on the way.

I learned a bit more here. None of the models before 76 came standard with a Becker, however they were more common on 450s. Most cars had dealer fitted radios.

Nice milestone

The column shifting W116 is quite a rare option. It was never offered by the MB dealers here to my knowledge, although the two prime ministerial cars ordered by Gough Whitlam were column shifters.

https://www.classicjalopy.com/2024/11/240d-algae-part-4-cleaning-the-w123-fuel-tank/ Now most of the gunk is out of the tank.

I think the 6.9 would be worth double if the parts situation was different

Yes, these are all issues with a low mileage car that sat around a bit. But given the condition of the car, I don't mind doing these things.

Interesting video on 6.9 values. And I think Pierre is right, Mercedes making so many parts NLA is what is causing the value of these cars to lag other classics. People are scared off them.

As a low mileage diesel, I have been sorting out algae problems in my 240D! https://www.classicjalopy.com/2024/11/240d-algae-part-3-removing-the-w123-fuel-tank-and-fuel-strainer/

WGB’s car for sale yet again. This time they are not trying to pass it off as a real AMG: https://www.tradinggarage.com/products/1977-mercedes-450sel-amg-6-9

And Tim's old 300SE!

It was on again this year. The 300SE previously owned by Tim was there too, now with a new owner. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2024/11/youngtimer-sacco-day-2024/

My understanding of the radios in Australian delivered cars is as follows. The 450 models came as standard with a Becker Mexico Cassette. This was a pinstripe unit until 1978, and then the one with the big knobs as outlined in the picture in the bottom right with auto reverse for 79 and 80...

I’ve heard the part is now NLA and only poor quality Chinese alternatives available

Yes the 4.2 is the sensible choice, but I do want to own a series 1 V12 one day!