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  1. c107

    Patrick”s 560SEL

    is your car airbag equipped? If not, take off the steering wheel pad and its date will be printed on the back. Most Aussie delivered cars had a 'built xxx' on one of the plates, but not sure when that started Otherwise datamb.com should give you an approx build date from your vin.
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    Patrick”s 560SEL

    808 means 1988 model year. If your car is before 9/88 it should be 5944 Fregattblau If after, it should be 5301 Andorblau from here: https://www.w126-wiki.de/index.php?title=Lackierung_und_Polster Code will not be listed on the data plate as all 929 cars got the same cladding colour, you...
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    Patrick”s 560SEL

    Checked both of my 126 and I don't have this tool. I wonder if it was from another car? Is there a part number on the back? Here is the photo of my 560 toolkit. Note the channel lock I added, it is part of the 129 toolkit, not the 126. Not sure if it was originally part of the 126...
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    Patrick”s 560SEL

    I can't see it in the EPC when I use my 560SEC's VIN to look at the tools section. Having said that there are no spanners at all listed.
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    1954 Traction Avant Light 15

    Here is a photo of the car in 1973.
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    1954 Traction Avant Light 15

    Am thinking of selling my Traction Avant this year. I've had it for about 4 years and enjoyed it but I only drove it about 5 times last year and I have my eye on another car to purchase later this year. Its not perfect but its in good condition and the previous owner spend serious money on...
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    560sec ece

    Went to look at the fuel leak situation last night on the 560. Have been wanting to do this for about 2 weeks but the weather hasn’t motivated me to go and work on the car. First thing I noticed was when I pushed the car out of the way there was a major puddle of ATF. Looks like it...
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    Car of the week

    At one point you were looking for an SLC no? This one could be a good candidate for Jerry if not rusty underneath.
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    Rover 3500S Rebuild

    Interesting Rover 3500 for sale at Shannons, no reserve auction: https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2019-shannons-melbourne-summer-classic-auction/WJBMCSSE9AB7E1EY/ Guiding range 6-9k
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    1956 Cadillac V Packard

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    1956 Cadillac V Packard

    Since we were just discussing it, the bridge over E Grand Blvd in the old Packard plant collapsed yesterday. This has been a source of local concern for years as scrappers have attempted to (illegally) strip the buildings of metal where possible...
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    Car of the week

    It is back now with the right model designation: https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=11201&lid=1741456
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    Car of the week

    There is a lot to be said for a yellow 123 wagon. Not sure about the price, but it is one of the nicer ones I've seen for a while. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/forster/cars-vans-utes/1980-mercedes-benz-300td-wagon/1204823495
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    C107's C107

    Cheers! That would be great. It would have been a big step up from a w114 coupe to a brand new SLC.
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    Patrick”s 560SEL

    I think so. My dad had a few new ones during this period, and they all came with fire extinguishers. This included an 84 230E, 86 230E, 87 230TE. I also had a 85 230E that still had its yellow extinguisher and my 450SLC still has a red one. My 86 300SE doesn't have it, but it was...
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    electronic ignitions in classic mercedes

    Interesting video JH1cgfxWQIk
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    C107's C107

    I've never really posted a thread specifically on the car that brought me to this forum, my 450SLC. I purchased the car in 2003. At the time I was weighing up between a 280SE 3.5 and a 450SLC. I figured I would have plenty of time to drive four door cars later in life so went with the SLC...
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    Run Flat stupidity

    My Brother is moving from Sydney to Perth. Instead of trailering the car, he decided to drive it over. From what I hear its been a good drive. He owns an E63 BMW. Like many BMW's of the era, it came new with runflats, so no spare tyre. The body shell does have a provision for the spare...
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    Motorsport in NSW, track days, clubs, etc

    Good to know there is another one. Was a shame Oran park closed, I saw the thread of the TK track day back some years ago and looked like you all had a good day. http://www.topklasse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1068
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    Car of the week

    This dealer is normally quite expensive, but this car is interesting and unique. Where else are you going to find a manual 280E with a full leather interior and other options? Most manual W123 models you see are stripper models like 200's...
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