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I read them, but often don't have any experience to reply back as the newest car I have owned personally is a 1989 and my wife has an 07 which I think of as brand new but most people think is actually quite old.

Aussie delivered 380SE with velour interior, not very common. Note there is rust under the rear window. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/325358771448

Yes, something like a twin cam alfa engine would work well.

I attended the show on Sunday. The highlight was the 1938 230 Cabriolet B owned and restored by John Green https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/2022-act-german-car-show/ I took my 560SEL down: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/road-trip-to-canberra-for-the-act-german-car-show/

The Becker is in the car and I am very happy with how it looks and performs. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/w126-becker-radio-install-part-3/ I have a couple of minor issues I need to resolve but overall it’s working well.

Great article, thanks for posting!

Hi Matt, I saved this bookmark a while back. Not cheap, but these guys list having them. https://www.vps-eu.com/product-page/mercedes-benz-560-sec-sel-w126-ball-joint-rear-suspension-strut Never used them myuself, so if you do end up giving them a go, I would be interested in your...

Part two done - the system works and I am pretty happy with it. Just needs some fine tuning and to tidy up the install. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/w126-becker-radio-install-part-1/

I went again today - Highlight was the Ferrari F40. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/machines-macchiatos-september-2022/

Passed a milestone today. Big gap in the service history so no idea if this is accurate.

This is great research. Well done!

Easier to just take your vin and plug it into www.datamb.com 1st line is production stuff from memory 2nd line says this is a RHD 300E 355 is diamond blue metallic Option codes are on the right, not all of them though, data card shows all of them: 412 is sunroof with tilting feature 420 is...

Back up for auction and listed with a new vendor, under a different vin. not sure which one is correct: https://tradinggarage.com/product/1979-mercedes-benz-w116-450-sel-6-9/#foogallery-52529/p:18 Discussed here on TK: https://www.topklasse.org/forums/threads/victorian-6-9.7632/#post-80279

I scanned some Becker Operations Manuals I had available to me. (two were mine, one I borrowed). 1) Becker 374 - Used in the S-Class 1979-1981 https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/becker-374-operation-instructions/ 2) Becker 868 - Used in the 560SEL, SEC and SL in the mid to late 80s...

https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/w126-becker-radio-install-part-1/ Started work on the install. Still got a bit to do.

The work to install the becker has started. But first I wanted to find the X30 power block that is referenced in the manuals, but only its position in the LHD cars is noted: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/locating-the-w126-x30-power-block-on-rhd-cars/ From there, I need to remove the...

This 1964 MKIIA manual/overdrive saloon with coupe seats is very nice if you can get past the terrible photos. for sale for $20k in WA. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kalamunda/cars-vans-utes/rover-3-litre-manual-sedan-1964/1300876769

I've driven the 280SE most days this week and so far its responding quite well to a bit of use. Today I was picking the kids up, so the 280SE stood out in the sea of white SUVs at the school.

That is one strange looking car!