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This 300SEL doesn't seem too bad. Colour is a bit boring but overall looks in nice shape: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224029402775?ul_noapp=true FIN WDB1260252A483264 Model 300 SEL Engine 103981 22 087611 Transmission 722351 03 238232 Order Number 0 9 901 10882 Order Location...

I just had the exhaust done on my SEL. Somebody had replaced the kidneys and done a terrible job. You couldn’t get the hangers to line up and it was scraping the drive shaft. I replaced it with a stainless system sans kidneys. I can feel the increase in performance and you get a better...

I got this car insurance as on Facebook today. Obviously with targeted ads I get various automotive related content. Not sure how good the algorithms are though as I am about the last person the manufacturer can sell their latest SUV to. This one made me laugh though. I guess the point...

I have written a W126 buyers guide that can be found here. I welcome all feedback and comments to improve it. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/mercedes-w126-buyers-guide/

Spotted another one that had been hit hard from the rear, but looked like a nice one before it was written off. I bid at the salvage auction, but was outbid. Final hammer price was about $2350. WDB 126 039 2A 556444 FIN WDB1260392A556444 Model 560 SEL Engine 117968 22 091039 Transmission...

The MBCNSW is having a virtual car boot sale. I didn't have much time to go through my stuff, but this is what I posted in case anything is of interest to people here. All still available. 1) 1986/87 centenery pack for commercial vehicles - $50 2) Factory manual ASR II...

This MK III coupe is in worse shape than my old parts car. I suspect that its fate will be to be broken up. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hurstville/cars-vans-utes/1967-rover-p5-coupe-mk-3-3-litre-automatic-/1245886995

This 450SEL is interesting. Clearly a UK import but I like the spec with red and velour interior. Would be high compression engine too. Looking closely, the car has a surprise: It was never fitted with A/C from new. Obvioulsy many lower spec cars in the UK were not fitted with A/C, like...

What is everyone doing for self leveling struts on the w126 and other models of the era (W123, W116 etc)? Mercedes Australia equipped the lions share of the cars with self levelling suspension, and my understanding is that at least the W126 struts have been NLA for a couple of years now...

and here is a 1991 price list, I think by then there were a few more things standard on the top models like Airbags, ASR and the like, but I do not have a brochure from that year.

There are some really good tutorials here on the W124 500E board. For one reason or another they have a sub board for the C126 coupes and have some great tutorials. Many of these tutorials are equally applicable to the sedan...

Today I had a quick look at the reclining rear seat. It comes out with two 10mm bolts. there was nothing jammed in the mechanism, the fuses were intact and the motor was plugged in. I could not year the motor try to move at all when I pressed the button on either side. Next step is to...

Garage should be good. It was a stupid design that was actually quite large, but due to strange shaped internal walls could only fit 1.8 cars in a space that should have been ok for three. I designed it so three cars will fit in properly and you don't need to do a forty point turn getting in...

Don't have much else of the car, but here is the garage :D The car is currently stored away from my house with the other cars. Due to COVID, I don't get to go down there very often.

This is the stuff to be specific. I would normally buy one bottle of the cleaner for every four of the conditioner.

Had a quick look under the car, the kidney mufflers are new and there there is zero rust. I replaced an exhaust hanger and a shift bushing. Need one more exhaust hanger. The suspension has been done by pedders at some point. I didn't have a chance to look more closely to see the brand of...

This car was introduced in the COVID19 projects thread, but I thought it would be worth starting a specific thread on this car. I had to go to the shops today so I went and got the 560 to give it a further drive and take some better photos. Some more thoughts are here...

Since we're all in hibernation I have posted the story of the time I bought a 560SEC on ebay and drove it home 2400 miles sight unseen. http://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/03/2400-mile-road-trip-in-an-ebay-560sec-part-1/...

From the twitter feed of James Elliott:

announced by the classic center today: 450 SEL 6.9 Motor Mounts Great news for owners of the classic Mercedes‑Benz 450 SEL 6.9 model. The motor mounts came back after a three year absence. Left and right are identical. Call 1-866-622-5277 or email classicparts@mbusa.com to order yours today...