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Paint code is 581 - Inca Rot (Inca Red). As far as I know, this is the only one in this colour - or at least, I have never seen another 6.9 in this colour. It was on some W123's, but again, not common. When I bought it in 2006, it had not been run for about 4 years. The previous owner was a...

Since almost every other car I own is in various stages of repairs, or waiting on parts, I decided to try to get my 6.9 running again. I have not started it for probably 2 years. I bought a new battery, some fresh gas, and a small amount of gas down the intake, and woof - away she went. It idles...

Same here. Pics don't show. I have a couple, but the reprints, not the factory book (I think). I have so many of these blue cover books, it's hard to remember what I have and where it is. Here are a couple of recent purchases. One will go in the roundie and possibly the 300 for the other one -...

Sorry to drag up an old thread, but I bought a C5 this week as a daily driver. Is is one of the older models (2003) but I have to say it is a lot of car for the price ($4500). It is the V6 exclusive model.

Looking for a set (preferably of 5) steel wheels for a W126. Part No. is A126 400 07 02 14x 6 1/2 J. Trying to help a friend out, so if you can help with one or 5, would like to hear from you.

I suspect I have a stuck valve and/or leaking head gasket, so I will pull the head to have a look and check. Anyone have a source for new head gaskets ? Last ones I bought I got from Niemoller and they were cheaper than anyone in the US at the time, but I have lost the part number. Anyone have...

Looking for a blue rear seat squab in leather (202). Anyone parting out a W116 with a reasonable seat ? Can re-pad if necessary as long as the leather in in good condition.

First time I went to Egypt, I stayed at Mena House. A friend knew the manager of the hotel and got me a great room in the old lodge part of the hotel I could lie back in bed and see the pyramids through my window. I don't know if you have seen a photo om my Adi since you are a relatively new...

Not the best photo of my interior, but it is a bit like a lounge chair/couch

Needed to top up the SLS suspension on the W123 today and went to Imparts for it. Brand is Febi. Cost was a reasonable $10.55/litre. I have no idea of the MB price, however I have seen it on eBay for $55.00 for 3 x 1lt bottles, plus $10 postage, so if you are in need of a top-up, Imparts seems...

Looking to help out a friend. He is looking for the following interior dash parts - either new or excellent used. "Parts needed are the corner vents and "louvers" and trim around heater controls. Also looking for under dash panel set". If anyone can help, or point me in the right direction...

I may require the above rebuilt and have tracked down a company in Sydney that does this, They are called Bower Power and the owners name is Peter Bower. He is located in Forest Hill. Cost is not cheap at $655 and $295 respectively, but cheaper than new ones. He prefers to match the components...

No - it was built factory right hand drive. No one is sure how many were made in RHD form, but they did export a lot (relatively) to RHD countries. Here is a list of where they went.

Did you miss me ? Probably not ! I have been travelling over the past couple of months - notably to Vietnam and Australia, and working on my cars. I have sold one of my 6.9's to someone in Sydney, and replaced it with another Tatra - this time a T600 or otherwise known as a Tatraplan. I do...

Parchment MB Tex is pretty common in Australia - especially in W123's. Here is a photo of my 280CE

Just thought I would drag this topic up again as I have recently spent 6 weeks in Australia working on the Tatra 603 and some of the other cars. The Tatra is finally back on it's wheels after it's front and rear suspension and brake rebuild. Also fitted were a PBR VH44 brake booster (someone had...

Seems that Tatra spare parts prices are reaching the dizzy heights of Mercedes prices. I wanted to replace the ball joints as part of the front suspension refurbishment, so made a few inquiries with the contacts I have made. The first, a supplier in Germany, wanted EUR 173 each ! That's A$280...

I guess that depends on how you define failure. Being a communist country, they were limited to the markets that they were able to sell them in, but they did pick up design awards in Germany at it's introduction. Production survived 20 years, and 20,000 + units with minimal changes - some...

Thought I would share with you all my recently produced chassis plate. This was made by the company that I use to reproduce the Mercedes plates.

Following Styria's comments in another thread, here is an update on the Tatra 603. That is most definitely the Tatra, and yes, VW sounding V8 summarises it pretty well. Parts are not that hard to find, but the language problem is. Not too many Czech's or Slovakians speak English, so what I do...