Search results

I've mentioned on other threads I am attending the Mercedes-Benz clubs of Australia national rally in Adelaide this weekend. I'll use this thread to post updates, links and pictures on the event to those who are interested. I'm going to be part of a smaller group taking a more scenic...

Back in 2019 I had the motor mounts changed on my SLC. I stumped up for the genuine mounts, as a lot of the aftermarket rubber parts are rubbish. Had Lemforder been an option, I would have taken it (they are on the 126), but it was Meyle or genuine, and so given the quality of Meyle, I went...

Starting a proper thread on this. Here are the photos from the Wheels display, one Mercedes Benz for each year 1951 to 2001. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/03/wheels-2022-queanbeyan/ and here is the Rolls Royce Federal display, 10 minutes walk away...

https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/battle-middle-england-rover-3-litre-vs-wolseley-699 Good article on the two cars, asking the question was the Rover worth the extra 500 pounds? They have a very early MK1 car as their test, complete with manual steering, drum brakes, no overdrive...

I recently did some research into the production numbers on these cars that set the scene for many cars including the later model CLK, E class coupe and more. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/02/w114-and-w123-coupe-production-figures/

I've been meaning to go to this event for a while. I finally did this morning. A pretty good event and the new location (Belrose) is very convenient for me. more photos from the link: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2021/12/machines-and-macchiatos-december-2021/

This is a thread about my new 280SE. My first step is to change the plugs as its running poorly. As I said in the other thread, I don't plan to keep it long term, but to try and tidy it up over a couple of months and fix a few minor issues it has. However, I am impressed by some of...

I was reading a doom and gloom article that our entire trucking industry is going to grind to a halt in 8 weeks due to an Ad-blue shortage. This is apparently a fluid used in the emissions system based on diesel grade urea and de-ionized water. Any late model truck is apparently going to...

The MBCNSW attempted to drive 107 107's across the harbour bridge today as part of the 50 year celebration. While we probably had half that number, it was a pretty good turn out: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2021/11/107-107s-across-the-harbour-bridge/

My car tyre and auto (old Kmart tyre) is having a 'black friday' sale - 50% off all Pirelli tyres. Only while stocks last. I just got a set for my 560SEL - I think $268 or a set of four V rated P6s is a pretty good price. I put my order in at 1am to make sure I secured them. They have to...

Set of four ‘Bundt’ wheel copies with tyres. Good but not perfect condition. Tyres have tread but are very old. They are all 205/70 14 95H. The genuine wheels are now hard to find and getting more expensive and these copies look almost identical. They are made in Australia. Were on my 450SLC but...

For Sale: Set of four 16x7.5 ET23 replica 8 hole wheels to suit the W126 or similar models. Come with near new 225/55ZR16 99W tyres, less than 3 years old with only 7,000km on them. No curbing or gutter rash. I had them on a W126 560SEC but these rims would likely fit other Mercedes that use...

This product has been announced and should be available in 2022. I would imagine the local distributor, classic auto sound will carry it. Photos for those who don't use facebook: Note they allow the colour of the illumination to be changed, which would need to be amber to fit in with the...

There is a monthly event held at Centennial Park. I've been meaning to go for ages, but finally got around to it today: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2021/10/centennial-park-cars-and-coffee-october-2021/ Quite a good event and I would go back.

Does anyone have any experience with Bundt copies made in Australia? Looks like my set were made in 1988. They seem a high quality copy as it would appear they have the steel inserts for the lug bolts. I imagine they are cast, not forged like the genuine Fuchs units, but I really have no...

A while back I ordered a couple of BM2 Battery monitors. Its a bluetooth enabled battery monitor that you can [it to your battery and get information about battery health, charging rates and so on to your phone. They are not expensive and its quite a useful tool to monitor the health of...

Mercedes Factory Manuals for Sale. These are all genuine factory manuals in good condition. Price includes postage in Australia. Engine Manual OM615, OM616, OM617 - Printed 1975 - $75 ASR II for W126, W124, R129 Models 1990 - $60 Introduction to service - Cross country models W460 - 1987 -...

Apparently the guitarist from the bad Rush is the owner of a nice 380SEC and had a custom sound system installed. Its quite impressive, check it out here: http://www.2112.net/powerwindows/transcripts/19940100carstereoreview.htm

Here is a quite good video series on the W116. Four parts that goes into quite a bit of detail.

I've recently purchased a set of 15" pentas for my 450SLC. I think this style goes really well with the C107 body shell. A couple of questions. 1) They didn't come with bolts, but from what I read on other US based forums, the bolts from the 14" alloys work. Is this correct? I have a set of...