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The retired passenger airliners work well for the package operators as acquisition cost is low and airframe utilisation is far lower than in passenger service, so higher fuel burn is not as big a deal. Plus the industry has various peaks and troughs so they can be parked up when not needed, or...

That UPS truck wouldn't be doing super long runs as the truck would likely hit a depot before. If you ship your package UPS ground, you'll see the various depots it goes through before it arrives to you (assuming it actually does). The package industry is known for bulk but not weight...

Yes, these things are reasonably common on the interstate in the USA.

My take on the Lloyds lots coming up: https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/AuctionLots.aspx?aid=35955&pgn=1&pgs=100 Lot 295 220SEb Coupe: This one has been up a few times now. See the april auction for example. Its had restoration work, but not really sure of the quality and overall I'm not a...

Llloyds auctions for the end of the month.

That cabin looks quite comfortable!

Good news!

Michel has good experience in rehabilitating Milan brown 6.9s to red. This one looks like a much bigger project though!

That is being very kind!

6.9 parts car for sale. Price is in the stratosphere for the condition, but posting it since its a 6.9. https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/619730489876005/

The caliper looks much bigger too

Good luck - hope to see the car part of the event!

may want to contact the 107 club in germany and see if they can suggest a source.

You're going to need to source this from Europe as that was pretty much the only place manual W116s and 107s were sold in decent numbers. The only v8 that was ever offered with a manual transmission was a 350SL/SLC/SE/SEL. After that they were auto only, so you can probably narrow your...

I read them, but often don't have any experience to reply back as the newest car I have owned personally is a 1989 and my wife has an 07 which I think of as brand new but most people think is actually quite old.

Aussie delivered 380SE with velour interior, not very common. Note there is rust under the rear window. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/325358771448

Yes, something like a twin cam alfa engine would work well.

I attended the show on Sunday. The highlight was the 1938 230 Cabriolet B owned and restored by John Green https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/2022-act-german-car-show/ I took my 560SEL down: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/road-trip-to-canberra-for-the-act-german-car-show/

The Becker is in the car and I am very happy with how it looks and performs. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/w126-becker-radio-install-part-3/ I have a couple of minor issues I need to resolve but overall it’s working well.