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yes Greg D in MBCNSW got me an excellent tank

My diesel is now back up and running. It is sporting a fuel tank from a 280E. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2024/12/240d-algae-part-7-installing-a-new-w123-fuel-tank/

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/