Maybach v Rolls-Royce Phantom

[Des]

Maybach v Rolls-Royce Phantom

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article546878.ece

 

[Michel]

Maybach v Rolls-Royce Phantom

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article546878.ece

Very enjoyable....
Pure Jeremy Clarkson...

I loved it..
Thanks Des

 

[BenzBoy]

Very enjoyable....
Pure Jeremy Clarkson...

I loved it..
Thanks Des

And of course the conclusion was inevitable.
Oh? You mean TOPKLASSE is a Benz site? How absolutely remiss of me.
Regards,
BenzBoy

 

[Des]

Oh? You mean TOPKLASSE is a Benz site? How absolutely remiss of me.
Regards,
BenzBoy

I beg your pardon?



I thought TopKlasse is a Bentley/Rolls Royce Enthusiast's forum?
With a little bit of Mercedes 170 and pre war cars in general thrown in for good measure.

 

[abl567]

It is all about 6.3s, where have you all been?

 

[BenzBoy]

I have never driven a 6.3 - one of my goals in life. And I have always preferred the look of them over the 6.9.
Regards,
BenzBoy

 

[abl567]

BenzBoy you are welcome to a spin in my 6.3, maybe at the Godfathers BBQ

 

[Styria]

It is all about 6.3s, where have you all been?

Hi abl567, seeing that you must mention 6.3s, you're almost duty bound to give us a complete run down of your every day driving experiences, the pleasures you attain from ownership and, dare I say it, the frustrations, if any, that may make your life somewhat trying - need I say more ?

Forget the chickens knocking on the doors, the screaming kids bashing each other, the wife running around pulling out her hair...I think I need to stop. Regards Styria

 

[Michel]

BenzBoy you are welcome to a spin in my 6.3, maybe at the Godfathers BBQ

Did that test drive ever occur?

If so... BenzBoy, kindly tell us your thoughts

 

[SEL_69L]

You know, I rather like SOME of Clarkson's opinions.

He has expressed the view: Hates riding in silver tubes in the sky (flying), just wasting your most precious asset: your time, hence the fun that can be derived from driving.

Under such circumstances, I like driving, too. It gives you something to do while you have to wait while getting there......

 

[abl567]

Styria,
Ah yes the frustrations.
A fluid coupling and auto trans that pumps not leaks out its fluid, 2.5 litres in 10km
Having said that I have done over 20K MILES in #2723 and only had 1 tow when the light switch failed and took out the ignition with it.
So, tow number 2 to the factory and time to fix it once and for all. I will post pics of the work and bless my hoist over and over again.
And I will take up your offer to help

 

[abl567]

Michel,
I have twice offered BenzBoy the keys to Six 3 but the time was not right, I should have done same at the BBQ at my place but was busy cooking/drinking
If the stars align I will have her at yours on the 3rd for all to enjoy
Ant

 

[Michel]

Michel,
I have twice offered BenzBoy the keys to Six 3 but the time was not right, I should have done same at the BBQ at my place but was busy cooking/drinking
If the stars align I will have her at yours on the 3rd for all to enjoy
Ant

I look forward to seeing you and the family Ant.

 

[BenzBoy]

Talking of Phantoms - 104PY PII Continental (1924), which is a half sister to my 118PY, and another Gurney Nutting just sold for a whisker under $US500,000. Recently restored it was rated 10 for condition. Must get the Swissvax onto mine.....
Regards,
Benz-Boy

 

[Styria]

Michel,
I have twice offered BenzBoy the keys to Six 3 but the time was not right, I should have done same at the BBQ at my place but was busy cooking/drinking
If the stars align I will have her at yours on the 3rd for all to enjoy
Ant

Hi abl567, getting the job completed by the 3rd, our BBQ, may just not be possible. The fluid coupling, which ought to be resealed and tested by a specialist firm. could be the culprit. It all depends on their holiday period (if any) and their re-opening time. So keep that in mind. Regards Styria

N.B. Loosing that amount of ATF in such a shrt drive could mean that the front seal may be completely shot but, in addition, the brass bushes in the front pump could be in need of replacement as well. Regards Styria

 

[abl567]

Yes, I had given up on the idea of Six 3 being ready for the 3rd

 

[BenzBoy]

Yes, I had given up on the idea of Six 3 being ready for the 3rd

Well we could wait.....what about a trip to the Motor Life Museum later in January?
Regards,
Benz-Boy

 

[abl567]

Got me! I'll be working on the car between Christmas and new year.

 

[BenzBoy]

Let us know when it is finished - between Christmas and New Year I have to stay close to Miss Olga and after the big event I will be able to leave her for a while.
Regards,
Benz-Boy