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Yes Michel, a lot of work went into that Red Terror of yours, and believe it or not, that was ten years ago. Food for thought ? Not so sure. Patrick my friend, I will certainly keep everyone up to date with appropriate pictures. Presently, I have removed both front and rear screens as the car...

Talking about originality and the transfer of the original black underlay the following two pics. amply illustrate the amount of "de-gluing" that's involved. It really is quite a horrible job.

It should be noted that ALL of the original black underlays should be saved and transferred (glued) to the new carpet. Anything other than that, and you are way off the originality factor. Also notice that it was GAHH the glued just simple dark foam to the underside of the short wheel base rear...

It was then at some stage, that the owner decided to fit a replacement dash in lieu of a cracked unit that was on the car, and he also instructed me to fit new carpets - these I obtained from GAHH in California. Unfortunately, this purchase was far from straight forward. Despite providing them...

A number of months ago, the owner of this 6.9 decided to ship the car from Melbourne up to my premises for remedial work - primarily relating to hydraulic suspension issues. The owner had bought the car at auction "sight unseen" and he paid a hefty amount for it. Sorry, but I am not at liberty...

...../Sean, and so am I. I have read a number of reports on a multitude of SUVs available from new, and most get a damned good report. It can now come down to pricing - the Koreans have become very expensive, Fords have always been dear for what you get, Honda really have lost their way from a...

Patrick, I am still waiting for my own personal value to attain classic and vintage values - I steer alright, the gearbox is good, the differential gears mesh parfectly and, wonder over wonders, the old grass on the scone still grows - just needs the perfect fertilizer such as Schwarzkopf...

Now, there is a car that could rival the beauty of the Hipano Suiza Gurney Nutting -and the period music I actually do like. Regards Styria N.B. I am eferring to the first video - I have seen this model personally at C. F. Mirbach in Germany - what a beautiful car - it was in 2005.

Has anyone investigated some of the various branches of Artcurial ? I am particularly referring to their branch in the centre of Vienna - I am still shaking my head and rolling my eyes - pardon me everybody, but I've got to go somewhere. Regards Styria N.B. No reference nor reflection...

I am really pleased that I have been able to supply with what you wanted. Regards Styria N.B. It was also pleasing to see your W126 Coupe in such well cared for condition.

Hi Bryce, as usual, some really beautiful and rare cars. Just to recap, I do believe that this even is on the first Sunday of each month - if so, I might just try and make it in July. Thanks for your continued efforts. Regards Styria

Bryce, thank you for posting the photos. I will have some more in due course. Once we removed the Inlet Manifold gasket, it was all there to see. Bryce referred to basically a "cooked" engine, badly sludged up and it was quite evident that the engine oil had not been changed for years. Richard...

Well as they say, every dog has his day. Personally I think they are ugly, poorly designed, and why would one own one ? I take my mind back to a Mercedes Classic of the late '40s - the Mercedes 170 with suicide front doors. What a dreadful car to drive - worst steering of any car I have...

Nice car, but the music got to me. Totally terrible. Regards Styria

Pete, you're more than welcome. If possible, you may perhaps find the time to support TK with contributions relating to your experiences of Car Ownership. I would ask for no more. Best Regards, Styria

Good illustration, and pertinent description, Patrick. From information gleaned in various Rover publications, particularly relating to mechanical development issues, the effective working life on the Rover 3 litre's first gear was sixty hours. Tractor terminology I say. Regards Styria

Have our most revered gentlemen moved on from this ? I suspect that things have changed greatly. No more Trabbies no more ? Regards Styria N.B. Those were TK's infant days.

Very clean and tidy, and a credit to your efforts. The interior colour scheme ? Simply magnificent. It would indeed be a pleasure to drive this car, and basking in the interior colour scheme. Great purchase. Regards Styria

In years gone by. one of my Rover P5 3 litre Coupes did not have synchromesh on first gear - come to think of it, none of the P4s I have owned, such as Rover 90 (my very first car I ever owned), nor my 1959 - 105, as well as a number of Rover 100s (1960-1962) had no synchromesh on first. You...

Datta boy. A keen eye for detail. Regards Styria