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The freewheel was an economy feature designed to save petrol. As such, it was not considered necessary at Derby and Crewe. Yes - of course I like to flirt with other attractions. :D No one comapny had the exclusive rights to interesting vehicles. :cool: Regards, Benz-Boy

Yes it had the traditional freewheel feature but I did not try it - I offered to buy the R110 from the 2009 ABD and was beaten to it by half an hour!!! The Speed 20 had wonderful features like a trapezoid seating arrangement so that a crank handle can be used to change seat height and rake of...

Hardly!! He was trying to drag race us in the Austin 7 - despite the engine rebuild/hot cam/lightened flywheel and oversize jets we simply pulled ahead in silence.....:eek: Regards, Benz-Boy

Possibly only Styria will relate to this car - although possibly Des would if he had been there... I went driving today in a 1940 Rover Speed 20 - original car, in original condition and only 2 owners. The last owner has travelled only 1450 miles in the last 10 years and the log books show an...

Perfect: just perfect. Please have it delivered in the morning. Regards, Benz-Boy

A colleague is looking to buy a show condition 450SE/SEL. I will forward all suggestions to him. Regards, Benz-Boy

Until this morning I have had an NRMA battery in the Spirit and it was showing signs of failure so I replaced it with a German-made Bosch. The remarkable change is that the motor idles more smoothly and the electrics run better - the fan speed is higher and the windows quicker. The explanation...

Is that so? My Volvo 850 T5 gave wonderfull service and cost almost nothing in service or repairs. It was wonderfully comfortable and one of the most user-friendly cars I have ever owned. Here it is parked outside my house.. Regards, Benz-Boy

Tyres? Maybe this is of interest. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/212643/braking.html Braking is only one parameter to consider. Regards, Benz-Boy

I am advised that an excellent penetrating oil can be made from one part ATF to one part acetone. Has anyone tried this recipe? Regards, Benz-Boy

Just when we are told in the media that the price of used cars is falling again we find a gem like this? Shall we pass around the hat...

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Home mechanics 101. I do NOT suggest you actually do it this way Des!! <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zjs0VQ_0uhU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess"...

One of the cars I have long thought interesting is the Citroen XM. There is one for sale locally and within what initially appeared to be a reasonable price range so I went and drove it today with the view to bringing it home. Instead, I came home and had a good strong cuppa and two Panadeine...

Gentlemen, I need your advice please. My Spirit II has rubber matting material about 4" wide running over the indoor sill. The driver's side has scuffed with age so in preperation for fitting a new piece I have removed the old which is stuck down with contact adhesive and them mounted with two...

The rest is on Flip which I can't load on here. Regards, Benz-Boy

Here are some photos from the Winter Solstice - Phantom Drve Day I organised to Centennial Vineyards on Sunday. 57 people and nearly as many cars. Photos by Mr Greasemonkey. Regards, Benz-Boy

Last week Parks re-padded the driver's seat base in the PII. The difference is phenomonal. The relationship between driver and controls has been restored to what Sir Henry worked out it should be and now I would be comfortable driving the car from Sydney to Melbourne in a day. Parks - you are a...

Don't be embarrassed 450SE. Miss Olga is better know in Royce circles than she is in Benz world so one might not expect you to know much about her. At the risk of sounding a little strange I could say she is my Best Bitch and indeed that is the case - perhaps a visit to www.banjospitz.com will...

Yet another sad story of a gentleman who experienced the joys of an engine funeral after his expansion tank ruptured. Of course with no coolant the temp gauge did not register and he failed to see the escaping steam. . . A Spirit engine is not cheap to rebuild; so he purched a new one. Neither...