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    W116's sold here in Australia

    I had a November 78, Australian delivered 6.9, so id say that's one question mark that can go.
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    UK Mercedes museum tour

    What a collection!
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    How long have you owned your 6.9 for?

    This thread brings back some memories. After I posted the above I owned my 6.9 for another 6 and a half years. I consigned it with a dealer however they ultimately ended up buying it from me, and in turn sold it to a buyer in Melbourne.
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    The end of the 6.9 road :-(

    After 12 years of ownership, my beloved 6.9 is for sale: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1978-mercedes-benz-450sel-6-9-auto/OAG-AD-18108439
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    Starting a car after 6 months idle

    Hi All, My 6.9 has sat in the garage for about 6 months without being started. The suspension is down on all 4's and the battery is flat. It was serviced just before Christmas and a new battery was fitted, so hopefully it will charge ok. Are there any specific precautions I should take...
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    Free 280SEL in NSW

    Email received from the club today. Posting here in case someone is interested: A 79 280SEL is free for removal at Gorokan. It hasn't been running since 2006 & the engine has been tampered with parts removed. Interior good. The car has to be taken whole not parts. Sydney MB & Peter Herscied do...
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    6.9, rust, trees

    $4k, in Queensland: https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Mercedes-Benz-450SEL-1979/SSE-AD-5014139/
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    Mechanic in Newcastle/Hunter

    Hi Everyone, Looking for a mechanic who can work on a 6.9 in the Newcastle, Lower Hunter, Lake Macquarie or Port Stephens areas. Any recommendations gratefully received. I am already aware of Herscheid's.
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    $70k 6.9?

    I know 6.9's are finally going up in value, but :eek:: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Mercedes-Benz-450SEL-1978/SSE-AD-3777682/ Have they gone up this much, or is this car overpriced?
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    6.9 starter motor

    Hi Everyone, The starter motor on my 6.9 finally gave up after at least 5 years of expecting it to. So, I am on the hunt for a replacement unit, or a contact for someone who can rebuild it. The auto electrician I have on the job says it can't be rebuilt, but that may be down to not being...
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    Wanted: Turbo diesel car

    Wanted: Turbo diesel car (not ute, van or SUV) with automatic transmission up to about $5k. Must be roadworthy and registered. Not interested in anything that needs work - I need to be able to jump in and drive it. Age, make, model, colour and other details open. I'm more interested in finding...
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    6.9 they need saving

    Wow what blast from the past! I can't believe they are still there! I visited them in back in 2008 when someone was interested in the silver car (obviously never purchased it) and stumbled on the burnt one while there. Here are some videos I took at the time that are still up on YouTube. The...
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    New tyre placement

    Looking for some advice and experiences regarding new tyre placement. I have two worn out tyres on the back and two on the front with maybe another 10000k's in them. I'm going to get two new tyres this week and am not sure whether to put them on the front or back. I see advantage having the...
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    Cheap Mercedes wanted

    Looing for a cheap (i.e. under $4k) Mercedes for daily driving and commuting activities as well as the occasional highway run. Not really fussed what it is as long as it is in good condition and overall a reasonable car which is registered As is the case with used car shopping, especially at...
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    6.9 suspension issues

    Having a weird issue with the suspension on my 6.9 which I am after some advice on. Background: Until recently, the front would sink overnight and the back would stay up. A replacement front levelling valve fixed that. New issue: Over the last couple of days a new issue has started where...
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    New Member

    The use of an external site is not required. There are two ways to upload pictures directly to the forum: 1. This site has a gallery section which can be used for linking pictures in posts - http://www.topklasse.org/forums/umg.php 2. As long as the file is in jpg format and smaller than...
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    Mercedes Benz mechanic in Canberra... ?

    Due to the very reliable suspension on my 6.9 (yes, it's bloody broken again), I am after recommendations for a good mechanic in Canberra who would know about the hydro suspension. Even though I live here, I have not had the 6.9 worked on here because it is normally worked on in Sydney (stick...
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    6.9 on OZ eBay

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mercedes-benz-450-1978-SEL-6-9_W0QQitemZ160376365248QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cars Only 95 cars before mine and the same colour combination. Must have been popular colours in their day. This one wont go for much given the condition and no rego.
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    Very nice 450SEL in Germany

    I know a car for sale in Germany isn't much use to most of us, but it's worth looking at the listing due to the fantastic condition it's in. http://cgi.ebay.de/1978-Mercedes-Benz-450-SEL-W-116_W0QQitemZ250520720344QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobile Translated version...
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    Well priced 6.9, if the description is accurate.

    http://www.topklasse.org/forums/showpost.php?p=18924&postcount=22 ;)
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