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Just saw this old thread. For future reference, the change was made from 3.07 to 3.06 in January 1974. Lots of tech specs list the original 3.07 because that is what the cars were launched with.

The heat pump dryer had the biggest impact for us. Our power bills are now less than half just with that one change. Granted, we have three young children that create a lot of washing and drying, so our washer and dryer were going most hours of the day. We also have the 6.6Kw solar system...

The issue is less location and more the shared database. Because its shared with lots of other people, we can't change settings that the forum software would like to see for good performance, so the site can be slow when people are using it because of this. Performance varies a lot because...

Yes, The silver one that went through shannons. Apparently it pretty much needed everything and was a lot better in the photos than in real life.

Yes, his asking price is still on the high side. The one that sold at Shannons was quite a basket case though, if that was one of the ones you're referring to.

Have you seen this one? https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hornsby/cars-vans-utes/1972-mercedes-benz-300-sel-3-5-automatic-sedan/1303513008 Its' been for sale for ages, largely because the seller tried selling it with a very silly price in mind, and it went stale. It's now got a (more) sensible...

Welcome to the forum. Will keep an eye out. Are you happy with either a W108 or a W109? they are very different cars to own, so wanted to check. Generally people want one or the other. If you do go for a W109, make sure its not had a W108 interior fitted as it destroys the value when...

More photos: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/11/auto-brunch-st-ives-november-2022/ I just moved my own site to a new hosting provider, and so far it seems quite a bit faster. If all goes well, I will move topklasse over close to our next renewal which I think is January.

Yes, fuel hoses, strainer, filter etc. Hopefully the tank is not too bad.

Good write up of the work required and some of the issues of long term strorage of these cars. I would consider while you're doing all the brake work to replace the master cylinder. It will be just as bad as the rest and if the 6.9 uses the same one as the 450s isn't too expensive. you would...

My brother in law came to visit yesterday. He lives in Canberra and often had to travel for sydney for work. His employer prefers their staff not to drive their own cars when they are on the job, so he rents a car for these trips. He is not a car person and is normally quite satisfied with...

I went yesterday. As always great event, pictures to follow soon. Was quite hazy as the SES were doing a controlled burn nearby.

Looking good. What mechanical work is needed to get the car back on the road? Beyond the obvious of installing a battery.

This looks very good for the price: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1976-mercedes-benz-280se-auto/SSE-AD-13780180?

You mean the title deeds to the bridge I bought from that Nigerian prince are not real?

Not so surprising, Packard were known for their fastidious quality. Ask the man that owns one....

I think I saw it there when I had the drivers side under dash panel off doing my radio install. a friend had this rebuilt on his w123 and it fixed his cruise control.

Becker install is now complete and I am very happy with the result: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/10/w126-becker-radio-install-part-4/

So few of these early 280S models survive in nice shape. Our member NAB has one in WA that is very nice. A lot to like about this car from a simplicity point of view. Bullet proof M110 engine, no power windows or sunroof to cause trouble. The carby M110 makes as much power as the later...