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Well it seems no one was curious on another thread so I’ll post a separate one here… This car will likely be my last 6.9 & was purchased to replace Moby; which I’m sad to say is beyond viable repair & will be sold in due course. Skye (the Fangio car) recently sold so hopefully the new owner will...

I’m currently trying to decide what might be a good option for a daily. PHEV or maybe the new Nissan ePower?? Based on fuel savings alone, it could take BW 19-35 years to pay off the investment, so I doubt I’ll be upgrading anytime soon but rapid tech developments are no doubt interesting.

Turn it up!! I thought I posted about this one before, but I couldn’t find it despite several searches. Is this a C111? Notice any significant people??

Huge turnout this year!

Pics to get things started before I start dumping copious amounts of text & pictures into this thread. I’ve been interested in coolant & cooling systems for years so it’s good to finally get my thoughts into words that can be shared to benefit everyone here.

I can’t believe people sell collectable wheels & don’t even bother washing them first! Even if you don’t own the right gear you could always take a trip to the local car wash... Strip all the weights off, use a non acid wheel cleaner, firm brush & pressure washer. If one shot isn’t sufficient...

Is this a rare 5,0 in disguise?? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6134504963298813/

Well it finally emerged on the open market. It is truly beautiful and a real credit to Bill (RIP). It would have to be the best and perhaps only 6.9 in Australia, with more than one or two AMG enhancements. Compared to a XYGT Ph3 which were selling at one point for $750K+, it is a far better...

Found this on FB which might be of use to owners...

This car was very nearly my first Benz, however I backed out and decided a 6.9 would be a better option for my Buick project. I wonder if this car survives today?

I loved the machine-turned trim in this SLK when I first saw it and I still love it now, since it is also a feature on my 57 Buick... Pictures taken when I was servicing the car. Sadly it was later written off by a subsequent owner when it lost an argument with a concrete barrier....

Well I took a lot of pix and couldn't post them until now, since I had to download them from my video camera. I couldn't use my phone, since it's full of old pix that I don't have time to copy, or delete; time for a new phone I think (which will have a better camera)... At least the video...

Well that’s a surprise with clear links to Mercedes Dealer Lanes! Who knew?? I’d buy it if I didn’t have so many other projects....

This seems a mystery to many, however it’s really rather easy to determine. Easiest is to find the marking on the wheel following ‘e’ or ‘ET’. However some wheels aren’t marked or it’s no longer readable. This works with or without a tyre fitted. Turn wheel face down on a flat surface, Use...

I will be hosting MBCV attendance at Hanging Rock this year which will be rather special if I’m able to get a car ready in time. I’m also planning a cruise to the Geelong/Colac area around May plus a S Class run in early December. It’ll be a busy year.... Pix to follow after the show.

Looks cool but I know nothing about it!! Pix don’t do it justice (I need a new phone)...

I haven’t used them myself, so I can’t recommend through personal experience, but others on FB have said they’re quite good. $800 for a pair. Perhaps they can even do HPF struts too?? https://www.wwshockabsorbers.com/?fbclid=IwAR1r62h-xhKMEFh4uPsWGRK-MfV3H5cZL-F33gF-Pou3hvtS4yMFyVoaCdw

Powered by a 350hp M100 6.3 too! Sadly no engine pix that I’ve found (yet)!

I’m sure I’ve posted about this amazing car before, but searching revealed nothing! Named after it’s drag coefficient & powered by a M100 6.3 mid Mount with a special intake likely built by AMG/MKB. The engine may even have been sourced from AMGs surplus after the Red Pigs were retired...

Wow! Interesting there’s no mention of engine mods for the W116. Check out the W126 prices!! 😳😮🥴🏆😎