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Talking about "bodies" facing up - we should not forget our very learned Auto Gearbox specialist named Sean - for you Sean, St. Ives Showground is only a hop and a jump away. Perhaps you can make it. I am also thinking of Benz Boy - he's got a couple of nice, shiny cars that would be a welcome...

To be honest Bryce, I am not even certain that he will show. I did mention it to him about a week ago, but no word from him since. The Rover 3500S is somewhat of a problem child. I spent a day and a half on the car dismantling and tuning the carburettors, but it bothers me to relate that I...

I took off early this morning to do a bit of shopping, but to also check height of my front suspension set-up that I had modified last night. The height is much better now (a little lower), and I also managed to ascertain that it is the left front Air Cell that requires replacement. It is with...

Thank you Michel. I knew the boys from when knee high to a Grasshopper. Well, they were, not me. I recall vividly when I organized a barbecue when I had my property in Wahroonga - I bought it when I was twenty three, married to a Lebanese girl who is now a doctor and still alive. Dieter and his...

Michel, whichever car, it will be good to see you. It's been quite a long time. I aim to be early to ensure that I can spend time with Bryce, and I personally may also be a little restricted time wise on account of a most important family event. I will endeavour to leave about twelvish. A...

Yes, his name was Dieter Bartsch, and an absolute gentleman. One of his sons became, I think, Managing Director of Porsche Australia. If not MD, certainly a Senior Position. I well remember inviting Dieter and his wife to an event that I organised for the MB Club. They were a fairly shy...

What a great thread - just so much useful information from a very experienced "turkey" - good on you Sean, thanks for sharing. As a matter of interest, ATP were at North Parramatta, where was your shop? Best Regards, Styria

Michel, it will be good to see you. You may not know, but Bryce may only be in attendance for a short period of time. I am also hoping that my oldest sun Richard will be able to put in an appearance. Last time he went to a club assembly, he finished up purchasing a Rover 3500S, the model with...

I think it is about time to take a run in "Gleaming Beauty". Thanks to the efforts of Bryce and his pictorial coverage, I have been wanting to take part ever since last year when I first heard of the monthly gatherings that take place. The variety of cars is impressive, and owner simply attend...

Crozier, welcome to TK. Can you tell us what the rest of the car is like ?Bodywork, Interior, Mechanicals ? I also look forward to hearing further from you. Regards Styria

I suspect his Leica has spat the dummy but, then again, Miss George might be taking up all his time. Another theory - he might be in a fight with the Service Manager because the engine oil light might be on at the most inopportune times. Well I guess, we just don't know ! Regards. Styria

As the author says, like it or lump it, but all Electrically driven cars are probably just a few years away. It is quite obvious that local, short distance journeys will be an ideal form of propulsion, and at this stage it is only the significant additional cost that would represent an...

This is not a Zagato bodied Coupe, but just the normal version I spotted at Eastern Creek some three to four years ago. Bodywise, it would probably be a better car than the Zagato but, of course with beauty being in the beholder's eye, the Zagato version would be preferable. It would certainly...

How is it going David - any impressions of the new layout. Interested in your pinion.

One of the benefits of "horsing" around on the Internet always results in coming across all that is weird and wonderful. The car in question and featured here would in my eyes fall into the category of owning my dream car. Zagato styling can never be mistaken to have been penned by anyone...

What a find, what a great bit of history, with a number of question marks hanging over the whole project. If memory serves me right, SEL 69L found a 4 door Saloon (no kidding !) and featured it in one of his posts. I don't think that the car here is one and the same. Now I am just hoping that I...

Hi Dave, thank you for your reply. As a matter of interest, what was your impression of the three 6.9s in particular, and the level of preparation and detailing of some of the other cars, such as some of the Rover P5/P5B 3 litre/3.5 Coupes ? I understand that photographs were taken on the cars...

Hi Michel- any further news at all ? No further contacts with Dave at Bowral ? I believe he may have been the one that purchased all three at the auction. Maybe you can bring us up to date. Regards Styria

I think that the 250 Convertible has the most imposing frontal treatment - by a mile. Regards Styria

From my experience, I would suggest that it is extremely critical to use the correct hydraulic viscosity fluid in the 6.9's suspension system. There is a reason for saying this, BTW, I haven't checked the viscosity specification of the Mercedes (well, you normally buy FEBI aftermarket)...