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I have been most fortunate that 6.9 forever (David) has kindly made available to myself a CD on all matters pertaining to our 116's.It is most comprehensive and features the following (among others) : 1) Comprehensive brochure on early 450SEL 6.9's. 2) Ghost drawing on 6.9's. 3) A half hour...

It is recommended that the brake system should be flushed at least once a year. Apparently, the fluid attracts moisture, and therefore affects the efficiency of the calipers and various other components in the system. To be honest, I had never really followed the recommended procedure as I...

Hi guys, I am sure most of you would be familiar with the special function of this innocuous looking green wire that leads from the Distributor to the Ignition Module on the inner guard. I have priced one of these - in excess of $300.00 for a new item. I know in the States they retail for about...

Well, I'll beat everyone to it and tell you that this is my "what number posts" and there can be no more appropriate way of celebrating than to tell you that Gleaming Beauty has taken her first tentative and ginger steps after fairly lengthy and major surgery. I am, of course, referring to the...

Just breaking up the thread a bit for easier viewing - sorry, but very little, if anything on 107's or 116's. I like the next one - you be the judge. Yes, it is a 116 Coupe - it probably never saw the light of day. I am not sure, so perhaps someone else may be able to enlighten us. I really...

Was it David Brown of tractor frame who said that 'cars will all look the same' when he presented his latest creation at the time - back in 1962 - the Lagonda Rapide. Well, Mr. Brown wasn't the last to create that something 'extra special' and the search will go on forever. Here are some 'not...

Having seen God knows how many cars in the last few weeks, I thought that a pictorial summary may be of interest. You will have to look carefully ! Enjoy. Styria - I certainly did and still do.

We all watch their TV ads from time to time, don't we ? We are also told how good their prices are, don't we ? .....and that they will match, and reduce any competitor's price by 10 % for the same article, by the same Company...and what is their slogan ? You know, I have just now forgotten, but...

Why, of course. Did you guys really think that I was finished - not on your sweet Nellie. BTW, I hope you're not getting bored. So again, what else was there ? How about this orange C111 (?) Coupe - probably one of three, so therefore somewhat rare. ...again, look at that workmanship - it is...

As previously mentioned, C. F. Mirbach and the Amerang Museum just about eliminated any desires on my part to visit the Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Today, on reflection, I have not changed my mind. Amerang, in particular, gave me the opportunity to have a closer look at some of the cars -...

Not quite, but nevertheless an interesting little vehicle I had never heard of. Please note the spacious front seat in a Gullwing 300SL tartan pattern...... ...and just further along, I spotted its little brother - again, a make of car I had never heard of. Again, you might say ' just...

If anyone is interested, I am able to supply ventilated and slotted front and rear disc brake rotors. At a special introductory rate, the first three sets are available at $240.00 a pair, front and rear. In addition, new disc brake pads, again at a special price of $45.00 a set for the fronts...

Car Museum extraordinaire - located not all that far from Bernau, the home of C. F. Mirbach, purveyors of some of the most delectable and desirable vehicles, and already referred to in earlier threads on Topklasse. On the other side of the Autobahn connecting Salzburg to Munich, you will find...

Hi guys, just let me test your car knowledge - BenzBoy should be able to get the first one without too much difficulty..... The next one might be a bit more difficult...don't know myself (I think I have forgotten)..... .... Just to add a couple of Workshop pics. to the quiz...(what quiz...

When in Austria and Germany, do what the folk do there - and that's to drive a Diesel powered car. I am, quite happily, limited to driving a 6 year old Citroen Xsara four door, and it is fitted with the almost obligatory 1.9 litre Diesel four, in this case non-turboed.. There are so many 1.9...