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The standard spec of the USA models was always interesting. For some reason they always removed the warning triangle and 1st aid kit. Not sure why this was - if its was legislative, or they thought they would be sued it it didn't work. who knows. Given so many of these cars were sold...

I was in the USA for work, las vegas to be specific. I had a little time the afternoon I arrived, so I did what most people would do while in Las Vegas, skipped the casinos and went to a self service junkyard. I had spotted they had a 560SEL and I had only been there two weeks. In...

This car is coming up for auction, and on the surface it looks reasonable. However, the more I look at this car the less I like it. https://burnsandcoauctions.com.au/portfolio/1979-mercedes-benz-450sel-6-9lt/ It's clearly an import, yet it has a KM/H speedo, which makes the whole 88k on...

That car was unused - as in four figure mileage.

Yes, that's right. the St Ives one is 1st sunday and eastern suburbs one is normally last sunday.

I made it back again today and as usual it was a great event. Huge variety and some really interesting cars. I was parked next to a V12 Toyota Century. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/06/auto-brunch-st-ives-june-2022/

The engine was worse than it looks in these photos. Looking down at the camshaft, it was completely toast.

I recently stopped by Styria's workshop to pick up a couple of radios he had for me. I was able to take a few photos of what he will probably update on the site too. His son bought a P6 3500S in the last year or so, and styria has been doing an engine swap. I'll let him explain the...

Was able to find what I needed, thanks to Styria.

Unfortunately silver star no longer seem to supply parts for classics. Tried a few times even on basic stuff and I’ve given up now.

Adding another one to this list. A friend had the voltage regulator replaced on his w123 last year. The garage used KAE brand. He just told me it was not charging well again. On inspection the KAE regulator was all corroded. Another used reg got the car charging again so he now has a...

I think that was a reference to the rover first that if I recall correctly even the owners manual says to start in second for normal driving. 1st being for steep hills/towing etc. Not unlike a Citroen berlingo I drove once. I had to get used to starting in 2nd as 1st was so short it was...

It's normally the last sunday of the month. I'll try and remember to post in advance.

Went again today in my DS. They are now in a new location, I think the rangers gave them a hard time in the park. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/05/eastern-suburbs-cars-and-coffee-may-2022/

Yes with the international borders open and interest rates going up, I think the heat is going out of the market. Really nice cars are still going at a premium, but average condition, high ks or anything like that is not getting the prices they used it.

Lloyds auction results:

Silver star did at least a couple of years back. I know they are no longer interested in classics but this is a common part. Might be worth trying ASV too.

Looks even better without those 'chrome' wheel arch moulds!

I remember a tyre shop owner telling me he is putting his kids through university with the profits from European SUV tyres. He said people buy them and think they an drive a 2.5 tonne truck like a car, and then wonder why they burn through tyres like this in 12 months. The Porsche is...

Big improvement. I prefer the slim headlight wipers on the series 1 cars than the fatter units on the series 2.