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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VojePSOrnYw VojePSOrnYw This ad highlights the safety features of the W126. It's a testament to how strong these cars are.

This is an interesting article about the potential revival of long defunct brands and the role of the car cubs with respect to trademark: https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2020/01/08/after-recent-pierce-arrow-society-ruling-car-clubs-given-some-control-over-fates-of-resurrected-brands

https://drive-my.com/en/test-drive/item/2792-1972-daimler-double-six-vs-1969-mercedes-benz-300sel-6-3-w109.html Interesting article.

The quality of aftermarket parts for Mercedes is so variable these days, I wanted to created a thread to learn from examples of what parts are good, and what parts are poor quality and should be avoided. It is also worth identifying the true OEM supplier for parts. So far, my experience...

Good video on the SU, how it works, adjustments etc. TRwOlskQL3s

As I was down in Canberra this weekend, I attended the Marques in the park show. A nice informal show with a good turn out of cars: http://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/11/2019-act-marques-in-the-park/

Styria and I attended today and he got a prize for his 6.9! some pictures of the day: http://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/11/2019-linnwood-house-car-show/

This article covers the optional 15" wheels in detail including the aftermarket versions available: http://www.classiccarstodayonline.com/2013/12/04/classic-mercedes-fans-15-inch-versions-of-the-original-14-inch-bundt-style-wheels-from-1969-85-are-out-there-heres-how-to-find-them/ Came out of...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-W116-280sel-350se-450sel-6-9-Parts-Bulk-job-lot/323802802799

I've been in the USA and I had a bit of spare time. On a free morning, I went to a local car show in Wisconsin: http://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/07/16th-cars-that-time-forgot-car-show/ I had a free Saturday in Dallas so hit a couple of car museums...

I've been driving this Dodge for the last couple of days. It's a lot of fun and nothing beats the instant torque of a big v8. the car companies are trying to tell us we want smaller turbo engines. I say no! For the price they pay, this is a lot of car, even if it has...

Spotted in a swanky hotel car park in Bangkok. I was there for dinner at the rooftop restaurant with a customer. Not the first car I would have imagined with such a paint job

Good article on the Jaguar XJ. I've always fancied a S1 Saloon or a S2 Coupe. https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/why-jaguar-xj-worlds-best-saloon-car

There is a company in the USA who is doing interesting Dyno testing on a M117 560. https://www.facebook.com/Carobuengineering/ This is an average mileage USA spec engine (same as AU). The first thing they noticed was that they needed to recondition the heads as the valve guides were worn...

its on next monday. I stopped by today to check out the lots. Some pictures and descriptions can be found here: http://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/05/shannons-sydney-autumn-2019-auction-preview/

Does anyone have a diagram of the vacuum lines for the M117 450 K Jet for the rest of the world models? I've got the vacuum diagrams for both the AU and US models complete with EGR and lots of retard built in. For reference mine is a 1977 model. Since the EGR is long since disconnected on my...

Start with a russian winter, add 3 lada engines, bolting the crankshafts together into a straight 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSVJFfVXip0 zSVJFfVXip0

I went by and looked at the lots today during my lunch break. As usual Shannons have done a nice job of assembling a range of cars to suit all tasts and budgets: http://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/02/shannons-sydney-autumn-classic-2019-preview/...

There is a cars and coffee event at the St. Ives showground (Sydney) first sunday of the month. I stopped by today and also went in November. Its a nice informal event and worth stopping by if you're in the area. It helps its only 10 minutes from me...

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...