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I enjoyed this I like how he keeps them all registered and actually uses them. Some interesting examples, and nice to see everyday models, not just range toppers. I want that 300SEL 3.5

I would strongly encourage you to check the age. Tyres over 8 years old get hard and lose their grip - they become seriously unsafe and modern synthetic rubber compounds are far worse with this. Having experienced a few cars with old tyres it’s my view that annual roadworthy checks should...

I wouldn't probably go so far with the interior. I think it could do with a bit of work but not so bad. (e..g the wood). These days a W126 with a pristine interior would be $15k for a six and even more for an eight. On this car, price is probably slightly on the high side given its an...

Here it is: If anyone is serious about the car (and not on FB), I can contact the seller and get a phone number. Note its an import so 144k miles not kms.

It's not easy being green: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/473537664150962

A bit rough around the edges, and mis-labeled (its a 200T, not a 230TE) but its a rare wagon with a 5 speed manual https://www.pickles.com.au/cars/item/-/details/C1982--Mercedes-Benz--230TE--W123--Wagon--5-Seats--5-Doors/1090053071

Looking more closely, there is other stuff wrong with it too. The base car was obviously not a pallas model, but they have added some of the easier pallas embellishments, but not the ones that take a bit more work to fit. They've also done things to try and make it look like an earlier...

This one is a fake - looks generally well done, but started with a sedan base frame, not a station wagon frame like the real ones did. It has a sedan VIN too and no decapatable DS23s were made.... sometimes the fakes if done well still bring good money because so few of the real ones were...

Since this thread I have seen a couple of FF's at various cars and coffee events in sydney. There are at least two around, one is more stock and one is set up as a racer with roll cage etc.

excellent video on the FF:

Obviously, I agree, but the days of inexpensive 560s are now well behind us. SEL and SEC. For example, there was a 560 on auction this week, with a shoddy paint job, badly fitted series 1 dash and average condition - but with low miles and some history that sold for $16k plus premium. '...

I wrote a buyers guide here which covers some stuff: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/mercedes-w126-buyers-guide/ What is your budget? That would have a big impact. The 280 didn't fare well with the ADR regulations, so aussie ones don't like to rev. That is a problem as the M110...

That is my next test, assuming this does not fix it. Since the filters are basically maintenance items I wanted to change the out first before I started on troubleshooting the system, especially as it felt like the car wasn't getting enough fuel.

I had hoped the fuel tank screen and filter would be all clogged up. they were dirty, but not all that bad. I've seen cars run properly with worse filters for example. My new screen and hose should arrive soon, so i'll put it all together and see.

Good thread - hope to see regular updates here!

check out www.datamb.com you can search the vins there. if you can't make it work, send me a PM and I can do it for you.

that's a good finding, and interesting given how different the m117 cams are. Makes me think the M100 cams are probably optimized for low end torque, which suits the nature of the engine and is also good for emissions. You could probably get a cam that sacrifices some of that low end torque...

Still listed! The advantage of this car is that it should have the full 185hp M110, not the detuned engine of the later cars.