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Shannons have now updated it with the full photo gallery

is it correct to assume that this is the first Aussie delivered 6.9 and possibly the lowest Aussie vin?

They used to be, but last time I really got stung with all the hidden fees, even from the big providers. plus in Vegas the big hotels gouge on things like parking. made be really gun shy about renting cars post Covid 19

This is a great old thread. TK is full of these gems from the early days and one of the main differences from Facebook where things from even 2 hours ago vanish into the abyss.

I’m back in the USA and managed to visit more junkyard 560SELs. The cars had been there longer, but there was a pair this time; https://www.classicjalopy.com/2023/04/usa-junkyard-visit-2023/

Latest on the 300TE was fixing the tailgate struts. This is a pain to do, but worth it as you can. I joined a tech day to get this job done. You can read more here: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2023/04/s124-tech-day/ https://www.classicjalopy.com/2023/04/300te-tailgate-struts/ And some...

Great update - keen to hear how this all finishes up.

Thanks!

This is the 1595cc engine in Land Rover form for the 80-inch model. The six-cylinder had a single carburettor and 75bhp for the P3 75 saloon. This is the 2-litre Spread Bore engine for a mid-1950s Land Rover. This is a real rarity and may be the only surviving example of the test batch...

Enlarged capacities from 1950 Almost as soon as the Sloping Head engines had been committed to production, Rover began looking at how to develop more powerful versions for later. Work started in earnest during 1950, using the simplest solution of enlarging the cylinder bores. For the...

Rover’s IOE engine family was central to its products for very nearly 30 years, powering the cars between 1948 and 1967 and powering Land Rovers between 1948 and 1977 with a four-year break between 1958 and 1962. The engines were always very highly regarded, although they were certainly long in...

Yes the rest of the photo set, tech report and description will go up over the next week or so.

What a cool find! You've certainly been dogged in your quest to uncover all this information, so great you were able to.

My 280SE now listed on Shannons: https://auctions.shannons.com.au/auction/lot/lot-1979-mercedes-benz-280-se-sedan/?lot=459&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=12&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=48&pn=1&g=1

I did some research into this at the time I wrote the 560 article on my website: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/02/the-m117-968-560-engine/ Basically the real response to BMW was the M120 V12. However, it was late so the 560 was seen as quick and cheap stopgap with the main focus on...

Some motors seem more susceptible than others. My Jag being particularly sensitive, you really notice how much better it runs when the fuel is fresh. even 3 months old is degraded performance these days.

Some nice cars there. The signal red SEC looks like a UK import. The W111 and W112 coupes are both nice, as is the Ikoen Gold 6.9

Found the correct Becker for the car. Now to throw out the Sony Xplode

Stopped by on Sunday. It was very hot, so numbers were down. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2023/03/machines-macchiatos-march-2023/