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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!

Comparison between the P5B and P6B:

I love this. If it was a V12 I would have bought it: https://louguthry.com.au/cars-for-sale-en/1971-jaguar-xj6-s1-manual-overdrive/

I went to the german car show, as usual good event: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2024/10/2024-german-auto-show-sydney/

It's on tomorrow.

I don't normally get very excited about modern cars, but driving a C8 corvette would be a unique experience!

one for patrick, volvo range in 1973

Great write up

There are some epcs online, not the best but they are there: https://webautocats.com/epc/mercedes/

You came across a RR or Bentley club event?

meanwhile, back in 1978, you could get the following colours on your S class: