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  1. Des

    For Michel

    Forget the Bentley, the Volkswagen, have a look at this: :eek: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Citroen-2CV-Ripple-Bonnet-1959-Restoration-RARE-AS-2-cv_W0QQitemZ140329104424QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cars?hash=item20ac443428&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A2|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A2|294%3A50
  2. Des

    The most terrible car you ever owned?

    What is the most terrible car you have ever owned? The car that you would love to take to with a box of matches and a tin of petrol? The worst thing I ever owned was a Mitsubishi Mirage, 1997 model, I bought it around 2001. Honestly! What a horrible, uncomfortable, cramped, plastic ridden...
  3. Des

    the shape of quality

    On an unrelated subject, can I get some unbias opinions and thoughts on these wood slat roof racks on Beetle's? What do you chaps think? good? bad? ugly?
  4. Des

    the shape of quality

    That's a very nice looking Beetle, Something that I also like is the "flash kit" an option only in Australia, it's a splash of colour along the side of the car, I think it looks quite nice
  5. Des

    [FS - TAS] Beetle for sale 65 EURO private import

    Hello I would like to offer my 1965 1200 Private Import, Made in Germany Beetle for sale Full Tasmanian rego till May 2010 price $6200 I purschased this car back in January 2009 with mileage on the car showing 16853 miles, 116853 miles as of today car is showing 17242 miles, 117242 miles...
  6. Des

    the shape of quality

    Some people here may or may not be interested in this, a sober reminder from a time when me actually produced things here in Australia, even if it was a German car, I think it is quite fascinating to watch the jigsaw puzzle come together, the Beetle take shape, honest people working hard for a...
  7. Des

    Oils ain't Oils - how true ?

    This cheeky old fellow says use BP motor oel or else!
  8. Des

    Registration papers

    Following on from Bill's thread, thought it would be best to start another thread, some questions..... Is it a legal requirement of some sort to carry your registration papers with you? In Tasmania, I guess like other parts of Australia you have two pieces paper, A yellow form that shows you...
  9. Des

    Bonnet Star

    Hello I have been cleaning out my shed and found this, brand new bonnet star, can't remember which Benz I got it for, ether a W116 or W123, has never been fitted to a car, just taken out of the packet to photograph it. $25 and I'll post it to you.
  10. Des

    1930 Mercedes-Benz Typ Stuttgart 260 (W 11)

    1930 Mercedes-Benz Typ Stuttgart 260 (W 11) http://www.carphoto.ch/30mercedesbenz260.htm
  11. Des

    Mercedes Benz Classic + Bonus!!!

    I have here on offer x10 issues of Mercedes Benz Classic Magazine, these are great for the punter into their classic Benzes, cover all sorts of interesting things, how various technology is developed, safety, great in depth stories on various models, 190E's, W123's etc.. etc.. plus as an...
  12. Des

    Veteran Wanted

    Perhaps one of these? Or this? Maybe this old thing?
  13. Des

    High Mileage badge

    Hello I have this very nice 200km high mileage badge for sale, would look nice on the front of any classic Benz enamel work is excellent, just a tiny bit of rust around the screw hole, A quality badge from the "good old days" of Mercedes Benz $55 and I'll post it to you
  14. Des

    Rear Suspension Problems

    No no Bismarck
  15. Des

    Nice Coupe for Benz-Boy

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  16. Des

    Indulge my fantasy

    Indulge my fantasy, Now this is what I want Fitted out with all modern driveline, bi turbo V12 from the new Maybach 62, air con, power steer, modern brakes, suspension etc.. etc.. would be no plastic rubbish in the car, all metal, timber, leather, chrome, lots of chrome. ah yes
  17. Des

    Original Becker, or update? Discuss.

    Becker Mexico Retro 7948 http://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/p/Becker-Mexico-Retro-7948/Becker+Mexico+Retro+7948
  18. Des

    Driving a 1961 Rover..

    Is that to do with the pins in the doors? Trying to remember, I think it was OBH that mentioned when these were first used in MB's.
  19. Des

    Driving a 1961 Rover..

    Only thing I don't understand is the grab handle for the passenger? :eek:
  20. Des

    Driving a 1961 Rover..

    Now that is just how every real car should look on the inside.
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