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Interesting article: http://classicsworld.co.uk/news/old-tyres-under-investigation/ My own experience is that old tyres even with full tread go hard and deliver unsafe handling somewhere between 5-10 yrs old.

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there is a grays classic auction taking place featuring a number of benzes including 107, 116, 126. prices still low with 18 hrs to go. Decent 6.9 among them http://www.graysonline.com/promotions/classic-cars?tab=items&view=gallery&page-size=100&sort=most-popular#SearchTabs-Items

The auction room is only a few bus stops from my office, so I went down at lunchtime to have a look: http://www.classicjalopy.com/2018/03/2018-shannons-sydney-autumn-classic-preview/

http://totalcarmagazine.com/classicandbeloved/2013/06/10/mercedes-benz_560_sec_1990/ It wasn’t the biggest of all S-Classes (that title goes to the next one in the row) but for many it was the best. And at the pinnacle of the Mercedes line-up of the 80’s sat this car. The big coupe with the...

The Rover p5 thread has been quite good, so I have created this thread about the Citroen DS in general. The DS is a very polarizing car, so this thread will not be for everyone. But for those who are interested I'll try and post from time to time about the DS and also my car. I got a...

The estate version of the W123 to W210 all used the hydropneumatic self levelling suspension at the rear. However, the 211 replaced this system with an air suspension derived from airmatic. Thus, a S211 can either have the basic rear air springs or the full Airmatic system. My car, has the...

Did anyone attend this event this year? I went and while it was good in that there is stuff for the whole family, I was fairly dissapointed in the event. They had a much smaller collection of cars hemmed into a very small space and overzealous security guards preventing you from looking at...

Post moved from the car of week thread to the Derby Bentley Thread This week B36EF: 1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Thrupp & Maberly Sports Saloon. http://www.realcar.co.uk/view-cars/2161

I've been in Europe for the last week or so for work, and managed to have Saturday afternoon and Sunday free. I rented a car to go and see two motor museums. On saturday the beaulieu museum near the new forest and then the british motor museum in warwick. I will upload some photos in due...

TyQXBeYwFUc Some of you might be familar with Doug DeMuro, who does a weekly review of an interesting car on youtube. He can be quite a polarizing figure, but I generally find his reviews quite interesting. He recently did a W126, and while he gets a few things wrong, its quite a good take...

Looking at a few different tyres for the S211. Anyone have any experience with: - Michelin Primacy 3ST - Pirelli p1 - Bridgestone T001 - Continental Ultra contact 6 - Hankook Ventis 452 I am currently leaning towards the michelins. Best price I have found so far is $199 per tyre at...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-Bundt-Alloy-Wheel-15x7-W107-W111-W112-W114-W115-W116-W123-W124-W126/282744464155 These are less than half the price of the ones from the classic center. Probably not forged but even so... I wonder what they are like

Some of you might remember I bought an S211 E350 about 15 months ago. At the time, the car needed rego and the previous owner had to put two new front tyres on to pass. He put on the 'bob jane all rounder' and I can say after less than 10,000km, they are pretty much bald now. Tyre...

this one is in a Jag but could equally be applied to a benz https://imgur.com/a/Kiflf

I was in canberra for family reasons this weekend but found 10 minutes to stop by the german car show on the way somewhere. http://www.classicjalopy.com/2017/09/2017-act-german-car-show/

I didn't have time to make my own adaptor like I did for the W111 and Traction. So for the SLC I bought a 'novelty' plate but specified no letters. A ready made adaptor! More here: http://www.classicjalopy.com/2017/09/mounting-nsw-historic-plates/

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1938-bentley-derby-4-14-park-ward-sports-saloon/ I've never been in one of these or even driven one, but they look great! BenzBoy what are these like to own? Not that I am in a position for another car, but one day perhaps. Bryce

Some may recall my DS was in a smash last september and its now being fixed. Insurance was going to have to paint the front half of the car, and the paint job was not the greatest, so I am getting the repairer to paint the back part too. The repairs are now done and the painting will begin...

Instead of starting a new thread each time I see something interesting I will add to this thread. First entry is a yellow 350SE http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/182626801047 I like yellow W116s