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  1. Styria

    Styria's Birthday & My Ageing Process

    Sean, I think I observed something quite similar you are referring to on our trip to Oberon about three years ago - I've got witnesses and a photo !
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    Car of the week

    Bryce, what a great summary, and a fantastic walk in the park - so to speak. I admire your efforts. Regards Styria N.B. Just a cheeky one - do you reckon you could find me a well kept and maintained.............Honda Legend !
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    Eastern Suburbs Cars and coffee

    That's exactly what I was thinking. Bryce, did you take both cars ? Sorry, I just saw that you took your Cabriolet. As a matter of interest, you know that I admire, AND envy, your meticulous maintenance of your blog. Mind you, for the sake of TK and making it more attractive, any chance of...
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    Interstate 6.9

    Further work - as can be seen quite clearly, the "basics" of the car, in other words the unseen items, are in poor shape. Of course there are new carpets, replacement of all four door rubbers (not a nice job), priced at a "genuine MB item" at $1800.00 (which price includes both window and door...
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    Interstate 6.9

    As promised, here we go. The owner provided me with a brand new, original (but soiled so to speak due to bad storage) dash top and he has also instructed that new refurbished timber items be fitted. The refurbishment is all of my own perhaps somewhat amateurish initiative, but quite passable...
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    Interstate 6.9

    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...
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    Interstate 6.9

    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.
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    Interstate 6.9

    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...
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    Interstate 6.9

    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...
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    Interstate 6.9

    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...
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    No longer Truck Like

    ...../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...
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    Wrong, on SO many levels!

    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...
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    1937 Horch 853 Cabriolet

    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.
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    1937 Hispana Suiza J12 Gurney Nutting

    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...
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    WTB: Becker Mexico cassette and Becker 1402

    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.
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    Auto Brunch Event - St Ives

    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
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    Rover P6 3500S engine swap

    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...
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    Wrong, on SO many levels!

    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...
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    1937 Hispana Suiza J12 Gurney Nutting

    Nice car, but the music got to me. Totally terrible. Regards Styria
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    W116SEL door handle

    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
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