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Well, in Austria, at least or, to be precise, in Vienna. Spotted this 280SEL in one of Vienna's side streets, in used but surprisingly good condition.....just to please Michel, it was in Milan Brown..honestly guys, it CAN be a smashingly good colour.. However, later on another occasion and...

Hi all you learned people out there, seeking some help in deciphering details on the ID plate attached to the Radiator Support panel of my 'Gleaming Beauty'. 1 85 8533925 80 116 036 22 00044 6 623H...

Much time and agonizing has gone on since the heads and all the other ancillaries were removed from Gleaming Beauty. I was fortunate in having the reconditioned heads on hand - they are in better condition than the ones removed especially in the water jackets area and general condition of...

Well, it's been coming for quite a long time - too much Oil and Water mixed together make for a nice coloured Caramel combination, but it's not the best application for a well lubricated engine. I knew it was time when, within 21 kilometers and overnight, 12 litres of fresh oil decided to go...

Generally speaking, Mercedes Bars have a long lasting coating of chrome on the surfaces that are easily visible to the eye. However, if one looks at the undersides (below rubber moulds), the chrome is not polished and is left in its natural state. However, the real problem with both front and...

I have not had garaging facilities for my Gleaming Beauty for a number of years now and despite all attempts to keep rust at bay, it just isn't possible - you're pushing the barrow uphill all the way. It's been particularly evident in the leading front edge of primarily both front doors, but I...

It can sometimes take many 'hits and misses' to come up with what I would term a good old fashioned tradesman that has accumulated a wealth of practical experience. I did have such a chap at Northmead but, alas, he sold his business and decided to take up TAFE (Technical Education) teaching...

There was a wonderful selection of cars that took part and it is hoped that the following pics, will illustrate my point. I counted, from memory, no less than thirty Gullwings and 300SL Roadsters (I prefer them to the Gullwings) and I found that open top 280SE 3.5 Coupes are also all the rage...

For those that may find this of interest. Back in the '70's, Mercedes produced a special stiffening plate that bolts to the inner guard chassis rail and the steering box itself. It is quite an elaborate arrangement and it would certainly assist in stabilizing an area that is subject to...

There's been a fair bit of discussion on the M100 site regarding removal and replacement of the above pumps. Some contributors maintain that it is necessary to remove the crankshaft pulley in order to remove the pump. Others advocate the removal of both pump and the housing it is attached to...

In another thread, I related to the refurbishment of the multiple winning 6.9 concourse class winner. The owner very generously invited a drive in his 97K. kilometer car, and I was really curious to evaluate the driving characteristics of a brand spanking looking new car with this low mileage...

It's a funny thing-you never know when the chickens come home to roost. Even though this thread is about trimming, it is not about Parks, but more so about trimming in general and how you can get yourself found out. As most of you would know, foam that disappears from the front doors of our...

Hi guys - you just have to be lucky sometimes ! Yesterday morning, as I was about to leave the petrol station, I turned the steering wheel, moved forward about five metres, and then nothing ! No steering response from the front wheels and you could spin the steering wheel itself any which way ...

For the past eighteen months, I have supplied some five or six units on an exchange basis. In that period, there has been one failure which was covered by the 12 months warranty. I have reason to believe that they are no longer available or, if so, at a hellishly expensive price. I would also...

It is my understanding that Mark will be re-locating his business activities to Singapore in the near future. Accordingly, he has asked me to find a buyer for his Silver Green 6.9. Mark bought the car from me some two years ago after I had spent a heap of money on it to bring it up to good...

Administration has introduced the above heading to facilitate both the BUYING and SELLING functions under the one heading. Thus, in other words, anyone wanting to place a "wanted" advertisement is now able to do so.

S-Class has made brief reference to a collapsed right hand front pressure cell on his AMG 6.9 that he purchased from Autohausz Arizona. As far as I am aware, there should be absolutely no problem to have a warranty claim honoured - it is a well respected company. When it comes to buying from...

Hi guys, not sure if everyone is familiar with the fact that this magazine is available on the net completely free of charge. I have subscribed to WINDING ROAD ever since inception some two and a half years ago, and it is published on a bi-monthly basis. It incorporates road tests of all new...

When one owns "an old banger" or dinosaur of an aged vehicle such as my 6.9, you ask yourself from time to time if you're really still on the ball as far as quality and satisfaction of car ownership are concerned. You know, fuel consumption, enviromental and safety issues, predictability of...

This subject matter has come up from time to time, with particular emphasis on price (obviously), quality of the product and the scope and reliability of 'after supply' service by the manufacturer, namely GAHH in California. We have conducted business with that organization for probably eight...