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Yes would be interested to read more about these

I would avoid the VW, I have a friend with a similar model which needed pistons and rings due to a mfg fault and multiple trans repairs. He was lucky as the original owner VW paid some years after warranty. Porsche would be expensive too. If you want European maybe a w210 e430? in...

Yes, that is the same for us. We just have those silly little plates with the ugly purple font.

Agree. the mountain of torque is pretty important on these heavy cars.

Good luck with the sale. Looks like a good project. if I had more time....

Sounds good. be interested to see some pictures when you're working on it tomorrow. You also have the opportunity to photograph the first three generations of S-Class together (W116, W126, W140)

Michel, your 380 arrive yet? Do you still have the W140 also?

Since there were about 10 articles, I created a summary here: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-summary/ Probably not much new for those who have been following along daily. It was a great event and glad to see the interst in it here too.

Final day 7: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-7-white-cliffs-to-sydney/

Day 6: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-6-glenelg-to-white-cliffs/

Day 5: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-5-scenic-drive-to-lady-bay/

Day 4: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-4/ Show and shine event: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-show-and-shine/

Day 3: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-3-torquay-to-glenelg/

Day 2, weather is getting better and the owner of the green 280CE has overhauled his charging and cooling system in various parking lots around victoria https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-2-orbost-to-torquay/

Nope, my car is ok so far. One of the 280CE’s has a dead alternator

https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-1-sydney-to-orbost/ Day 1. Rain and a few car troubles, but we got there in the end.

Thanks all, Should be a good trip. good tip on the coil, i replaced it about 10 years ago, hopefully it's still ok as i'm leaving tomorrow so won't be able to source another one in time! Bryce

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...

Need pics!