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I am not totally convinced the 7 speed is a huge improvement in reliability - although it is certainly smooth and has a better choice of ratios. MB set up a special facility in Germany to recondition and then crate 7 speed boxes for use by dealers when problems in the 7 speed boxes arose in the...

Ms Georgie advises she would not be seen dead walking with anyone wearing these. o_O

Hello Mr OP, what was the comparison site you used? I have used Carbibles in the past for such comparisons but that site has now closed. I recently put Vitour on the Silver Shadow (now that will have Patrick prick up his ears!) and they seem OK so far. Regards, Brian

Oh Sean - you are right on the money here. Contact lenses+glasses+a very strong light=happiness! At least I still have a steady hand! Patrick - I tried the cheaper ones and they were good but the Ledlenser is so much better that it was a no-brainer. The next time there is a blackout I can put on...

It's been my intention to buy one for ages and I finally did so. https://ledlenser.com.au/collections/headlamps/products/h7r-core How did I manage beforehand? This is just amazingly adjustable to get just the right light in the exact spot for: digging around in the engine bay, adjusting the...

It looks like you have built a proper enthusiast's car - something MB could have done in the first place. Nice job. Regards, Brian

Excellent! Welcome aboard and more please on the Rover. Regards, Brian

Two observations: 1. The photos certainly show the difference between under and over steer. 2. A far more interesting and comprehensive report than the modern equivalent. Regards, Brian

Anyway, I like the colour :):):)

Patrick - how would such a truck go on a Sydney to Melbourne haul? For example, where would it recharge?

What a bugger! However, you are going to end up with a solid and desirable car. Good luck. Regards, Brian

Similarly the antiques, fine arts and decorative arts auction prices have collapsed - except for specialized and rare items that have increased significantly in price. We are running a multi-speed economy at the moment and the Reserve Bank increases in interest rates have cut discretionary...

Just brilliant!

At this stage you have to ask yourself if a Shadow or a Spirit might be better buying as the parts are available from dedicated suppliers. I have just helped with the re-commissioning of a 1973 Shadow and brake hoses, calipers and water pump were available off the shelf. Regards, Brian

Solution; You get a chauffer. No need then to either open or close. It also solves the issue of wrestling with the bonnet to check service items.

Our E350 Coupe has soft close doors - electric motors now though. Siemens made the wiring harnesses for the 600 SEL. Even Lucas did better.

Maybe you could have been lucky. I know of one 600SEL that has never had any issues at all - it was of course serviced regularly. I am told the motors are bomb-proof and 100% reliable provided they have regular oil changes. That is probably true for all mechanical devices. Regards, Brian

Some years ago Lancia moved from forged to cast because the softer cast bend and saved the suspension components. I remember that now that you raise the issue of bent wheels. The ones on the Spirit are forged. Regards, Brian

And which method do they use on current model?

Oh maybe I just found the answer here: https://www.blackburnwheels.com/forged-wheels-vs-cast-wheels/