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Back in 2019 I had the motor mounts changed on my SLC. I stumped up for the genuine mounts, as a lot of the aftermarket rubber parts are rubbish. Had Lemforder been an option, I would have taken it (they are on the 126), but it was Meyle or genuine, and so given the quality of Meyle, I went...

Starting a proper thread on this. Here are the photos from the Wheels display, one Mercedes Benz for each year 1951 to 2001. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/03/wheels-2022-queanbeyan/ and here is the Rolls Royce Federal display, 10 minutes walk away...

Not 100% sure, but I think you could use the wheels from an earlier E-Class with 17s.

I think probably yes. Its a lovely car, but it has 300,000km and a green interior is really polarizing. With a rare car you can always get somebody who is desperate for a particular example, but I think he's a lot higher than the market will bear.

according to the James taylor book, all P5s destined for north america had that badge. So I suspect that car was originally sold in the USA or Canada, and has remained there this whole time. P5's were not sold there long - they soon switched to the P6 which they felt was a better fit for...

Did some more testing. Looks like my cold control pressure is way too high also looks like my fuel pump is on the way out as it gets very noisy after a while. Will replace that first. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/02/k-jet-fuel-pressure-test-part-2/

Thanks, looks like the P5 is at the 18 minute mark. Seems to be a saloon. here is an intro: Looks like a manual

This P5B Coupe sold for $30k at the recent lloyds auction:

lloyds results this month:

I know it cost them at least one sale. My dad was interested in a new C208, but when he drove the car, and saw that design choice, he waited a couple of years and bought a C209 CLK320. I drove the C209 he owned and it was a nice car. Was in a really brilliant blue colour that doesn't seem...

A friend of mine has 33333H on his classic jaguar, just randomly got it.

One for Anthony: https://tradinggarage.com/product/1970-mercedes-benz-600/ 1970 600, Australian delivered

Started the testing on the engine, but got the ports wrong on the WUR so will need to re-do. Unlike on the V8s, the WUR is hiding down at the back of the engine near the transmission. Pretty hard to see: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/02/k-jet-fuel-pressure-test-part-1/

That is a very good looking car.

https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/battle-middle-england-rover-3-litre-vs-wolseley-699 Good article on the two cars, asking the question was the Rover worth the extra 500 pounds? They have a very early MK1 car as their test, complete with manual steering, drum brakes, no overdrive...

I think I would seek one out if I lived in a LHD country.

since I wrote this, I have seen a 260SE! private import from Asia. I don't believe there was ever a RHD 560SE.

wow a 230 carby, still in nice shape for sale. most of these didn't survive the 90s and early 2000s along with their big brother, the 250 carby. now an interesting car to have a club events as you'd have the only one. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/325052687830

This 380SE is listed for parts, but it seems too nice to break. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224840989504

Looks like a big job, but not impossible. These cars are becoming thin on the ground, especially the early ones so good to see another being saved.