Recent content by Styria

It would be almost impossible to find a valid reason to purchase this car. Regards Styria

Unfortunately John, you're in the States and I can only provide you with Australian solutions. A number of years ago, I had a local company in Sydney make up some Head and Rocker (Tappet) cover gaskets for both 6.3s and 6.9s. The cost was way, way below from the original price quoted by MB in...

For me, this was, or is, a matter of learning. What prompted me into action when I was given a price of $AUS3500.00 to go from "go to whoa" - to rectify Air Con problems with my Gleaming Beauty - obviously a 6.9 - for those new to TK. Just kidding. I should add that the quote allowed, or...

Bryce, thank you for all of that information. You have obviously done your homework. Full credit. In my own right, I have actually been able to have two original A/C Delco units refurbished and rebuilt by a professional located in Australia. For the time being, I personally will make that my...

Unfortunately, my much treasured Rainbow Lorikeet, Laurie, passed away somewhat unexpectedly about two months ago. A champion buddy, he was with me for eighteen years of my life.

It is a pity that it is not possible to obtain more detailed pics and features of the entries on display. My God, look at the price of the Rolls Royce cars for sale - they've got to be valuable for spare parts availability. Strange. Regards Styria

Some very interesting and revealing prices. What I have noticed lately is a huge change in the Automotive industry, ranging from Citroens, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Jeep, Fiat and others leaving the shores of Australia. The withdrawal of all Ford small 'ish cars like Fiesta, Focus, Puma from the...

To continue my observations on this splendid looking P5B Coupe advertised at $28,500.00. Previously, I have referred to the issues as far as the front suspension is concerned. If you have a good look, it is quite clear to see the suspension setting quite high, and that seems to be par for the...

I am looking at this car with a lot of interest from a number of perspectives. Some good, well mostly, some not so. In many ways it is typical of some of the shortcomings of the later P5B (1969-1973) models fitted with the ex Buick but Rover Company modified all Alloy 3.5 engine - unless I...

The manufacture of that Saab goes back to 1977 - at least, as indicated by those road wheels that were exclusive to the Saab, and it was also the model that was just about the first of any mass produced car that had a turbo charged engine. I well remember the cars being on display in the...

Spare Parts for sale ; Wheel Arch Moulds to suit 116 range - NOS, ver been fitted to a car. Pair of front brake discs - brand new. 6.9 New front disc brake pads NOS almost dust free unlike genuine units 6.9 New front disc brake pads - NOS, again almost dustfree 6.3 You no longer...

Sean, nice to hear from you. Still got your sense of humor and overflowing faculties. I know you won't agree, but they don't make them like this anymore - maybe just as well. There are one or two quite distinctive memories that stir the bit between my ears. My first, of many achievements...

It's an old thread, but nevertheless a very important one. One aspect that Oversize hasn't mentioned relates to using the genuine lifting jack when jacking up the car from various jacking points when removing a wheel for whatever service. Even if one depressurizes the system, one can still...

James in many ways is able to make light work of what at times can be a quite difficult task. In all my years of ownership of Gleaming Beauty I have only ever carried out this work on two occasions, and at that many years ago, With this lengthy break between doing that work, one tends to forget...

Thank you Bryce. Great to see such a variety of models on display. As a matter of interest, did you manage to snap a picture of the other 6.9 - if not, do you recall what colour it was ? BTW, what is the proper spelling of colour - this one or color. I am confused. Regards Styria