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We are off-topic a bit, but that is not an aspect that unduly worries me. The way I have been posting lately, anything at all emanating from my keyboard just has got to be an improvement in my posting rate. This car itself - the 300SEL - I just could not touch. It looks like problems from front...

It is probably a story that's been told a thousand times, but I never get tired of delving into history, and some of the remarkable stories one can come across. This is one of them. Regards Styria

Just an experiment to check on PDF transfers. Regards Styria

This is a very nice 450SE(L) - even the leather (MB Tex ?) looks in lovely condition. There could be more photos. Regards Styria http://www.topklasse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=327

These valves were the subject of discussion some ten (?) years ago. Whichever, it wasn't recent. Info on the M100 site was also quite interesting at various times, with owners experiencing a variety of transactions giving cause for concern. One American source sells his units for some...

I have rebuilt several of those valves for resale on an exchange basis. All units have been bench tested and will work well to the extent that I can provide a twelve months warranty. The 6.9s have two valves controlling the level function on each car for the front and rear respectively. So, just...

Again Bryce, look at the front and rear guard clearances of this V8 model. It is one of the less desirable features of the V8 model - "Dancing" of the suspension on uneven or broken bitumen. Mind you though, the looks of the car are hard to ignore. BTW, I have come across this video of the 1963...

Another magnificent P5B spotted on Facebook. This one has the very rare rear headrests, but I also note the different colour piping on part of upholstery that can be seen. Pity there are no pictures of the interior. Regards Styria...

Hi Bryce, yes it is. I have always found ever so much, or perhaps so little, of a difference between the high and low compression engines. Seat of the pants and ears demonstrate an aural difference, as well as an ability for the high compression engine to "want to go on with it". Maybe I am...

SEL 69L (David Rollason) had a 450 differential fitted to his 6.9 that he sold some while back. He did this on the advice of a friend of his, and obviously I did have opportunities to drive his car. To be perfectly frank, I really couldn't tell all that much difference despite that fact that...

Here is another UK car that has taken my eye. I must admit to never having seen this colour before (I am talking about the RED) and it is remarkable just how so many duo tone combinations suit the Coupe body, whether that be the V8 model or the earlier 6 cylinder P5 units. Another feature...

Whatever it is, very difficult to improve on the looks of this particular V8 Coupe - timeless styling, very similar in scope to a '60s Mercedes Coupe. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160427543340293&set=pcb.1717210728358633&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Regards Styria

Hi Bryce, I had spotted this car on Facebook, and was going to feature it in this thread. Well, you have done it for me, and I certainly appreciate your help. When I first spotted the details of this car, I was almost smitten by its appearance and little story of "re-import" from France etc. I...

I have looked at this thread in detail again, but am not sure where it is leading to. There is no doubt that, for faster acceleration from standstill, plus lower revolutions in top gear for more relaxed cruising on the open road, it would be nice to have a more versatile box than fitted in the...

I guess it will be a long time, if ever, for these sorts of bargains to come up again. I bought gearboxes for next to nothing and, again, it's all been a tremendous help in my Rover Coupe restorations. Regards Styria

It's just by chance that I have come across someone's FlickR album of cars that were auctioned off in November of 2016. C107 and myself bought a car each, his purchase being a 1965 Rover 3 litre Coupe, whilst I procured a 1976 3500S. We drove both cars back to Sydney without any real...

It's certainly different - I wouldn't mind being part of an event such as this, although not with my 6.9. I have reason to believe that they can attain a speed of eight knots per hour. Regards Styria https://www.facebook.com/groups/roverp5p6australia/permalink/1088991381277114/

By sheer coincidence, I have just come across this video again. To my mind, it is priceless and, furthermore, just witness the extent to which the Australian Car has now become an icon of splendour and huge value. Take the time to look at the video - it simply is great. Regards Styria

Over the last few months, I have been looking at various Four Wheel Drives, SUVs and vehicles in general. Not necessarily to purchase at this stage, but just to satisfy my curiosities. I have come across a grey import such as the Nissan Elgrande which has built up a loyal and cultlike...

Two totally different cars in condition,both inside and out. The $1K. Car I had seen on Facebook, and I did venture the opinion that it was nothing but crap. It,s one of those cars that you could not even use for spares. Consign it to the recyclers. The last one, grey, exhibits a certain...