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I went to a MBCNSW cars and coffee event yesterday in my 450SLC. A few nice cars on display: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2023/06/mbcnsw-june-2023-cars-and-coffee/

At the Rover P4 National in mid-May, I wasn’t the only one struck by the low numbers of 1952 and 1953 models in attendance. It’s a shame that these models don’t get more enthusiast attention, because they incorporated huge strides in the development of the P4 range. So I thought I’d remind...

In comparing some wheels I had on my car, I learned something today. The early W124s (until 1989) had forged wheels, same as the W126 and R107. Most of these were 6.5x15 ET48. Sportline are 7" and some base models were 6". Part 124 400 1802. Then, in 1989, they cheapened them, and...

Rover’s IOE engine family was central to its products for very nearly 30 years, powering the cars between 1948 and 1967 and powering Land Rovers between 1948 and 1977 with a four-year break between 1958 and 1962. The engines were always very highly regarded, although they were certainly long in...

A good video on the background of this car and why its significant. Shame he doesn't get in and drive it too, but the video is well worth a watch:

another article from James Taylor - if you're on facebook you can follow his page here: https://www.facebook.com/james.t.roverphile Some readers of this page recently showed an interest in the story of the Road-Rover, which is one of the largely forgotten parts of the Rover and Land Rover...

As I recently posted in the news projects thread, I have recently become the custodian of a 1990 300TE S124. This car replaces the W126 300SE that went to Anthony. Both these cars have been the primary car I use for getting the kids around to their various activities. The 300SE was...

This information comes from James Taylor's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/james.t.roverphile The P5 models are unquestionably my favourite Rovers, and it was a 1963 3-litre Mk IIB automatic saloon that was my entry to Rover ownership in 1976. I still think that they were one of the...

The following comes from James Taylor's facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/james.t.roverphile There's so much to say about this week's subject that I've decided to divide it into two. Part 2 therefore comes next week. Usual rules apply, please: share, copy or whatever, but don't forget...

1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SE. Australian Delivered. Update model with the nicer veolour carpet and full wood trim. Original Becker Mexico radio. Well optioned including alloy wheels, sunroof etc. 906 Grey Blue with cream MB-Tex interior, both in great shape. Original books, data card...

Australian delivered W126 300SE in striking signal red and cream MB-Tex interior. Both interior and exterior in nice shape. Car was repainted by the previous owner. I've owned the car six years and it was my daily driver until the covid lockdowns. Since then I have a different job and...

I attended the show on Sunday. The highlight was the 1938 230 Cabriolet B owned and restored by John Green https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/2022-act-german-car-show/ I took my 560SEL down: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/road-trip-to-canberra-for-the-act-german-car-show/

I scanned some Becker Operations Manuals I had available to me. (two were mine, one I borrowed). 1) Becker 374 - Used in the S-Class 1979-1981 https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/becker-374-operation-instructions/ 2) Becker 868 - Used in the 560SEL, SEC and SL in the mid to late 80s...

This from the jaguar club: News today that Wakefield Park raceway will be closing it's gates after September 1st. A recent court decision meant that the track could only operate effectively four days a month which made operation completely unviable. This will affect the motorsport industry...

Good event and I saw a few TK members: Michel, Styria, SEL69L. I went with the Mercedes Club. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/08/2022-shannons-eastern-creek-car-show/

I managed to pick up a 1987 copy of Glass's guide, which covers the 1976-1987 (mid year). One of the things that was interesting is the resale value of Mercedes-Benz models at the time. Generally they held up much better than the current ones do, except for the 6.9. Suppose you wanted to...

I'm trying to verify which W116 models were sold new in Australia in what years. So far I have: 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 280S x? x x x x x x x x 280SE x? x x x x x x x x 280SEL x x x x x x x 300SD x x x 350SE x? x x x x x x x x 350SEL x...

I just noticed a new Member (Stephen Nemeth) had added some photos of his car to the Gallery. It looks lovely. Stephen, it would be great to hear a bit more about your car when you get a few mins. Link to the gallery: https://www.topklasse.org/forums/media/mb500sl-jpg.345/

It was a great day with lots of lovely cars on display. 11 W116's that must be a club record. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/06/50-years-of-the-mercedes-benz-s-class/

I was in the USA for work, las vegas to be specific. I had a little time the afternoon I arrived, so I did what most people would do while in Las Vegas, skipped the casinos and went to a self service junkyard. I had spotted they had a 560SEL and I had only been there two weeks. In...