Car of the week

[BenzBoy]

Styria - servicing is inexpensive. Parts are very reasonable.
For example: $450 for a window switch set of 4 switches for the ML; $199 for the 306GTi6. Both items fitted.
It is only the cars up to 1990 that have some parts difficult to obtain.
If I needed another car I would snap up this one as I know it has been very well looked after. These diesel engines run a big mileage before they give any issues.
Regards,
Brian

 

[Styria]

I have not followed up this car lately. The owner did say that the timing belt needed replacement, and there was also a front tyre issue - requiring "soon" replacement. Did some looking up on the net regarding reliability issues, if any, and I have to say that there appear to be some problem areas, particularly as far as the engine is concerned. Regards Styria

 

[Styria]

In the meantime, I have spotted this Buick Special on Facebook market place. I must say that American cars of that period, and even a little later, are indeed quite desirable and beautiful items. This Buick certainly meets that criteria. It's just the interior that lets it down a bit.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/719391848537744/

Regards Styria

 

[Michel]

In the meantime, I have spotted this Buick Special on Facebook market place. I must say that American cars of that period, and even a little later, are indeed quite desirable and beautiful items. This Buick certainly meets that criteria. It's just the interior that lets it down a bit.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/719391848537744/

Regards Styria

Dayymmm That's good looking!

 

[Patrick_R]

Would one of you kind gents post a pic or two of the Buick please?

I don’t have/use Facebook

 

[Michel]

Would one of you kind gents post a pic or two of the Buick please?

I don’t have/use Facebook

Your wish is our command:

 

[Patrick_R]

Thank you Michel.

I very much appreciate that.

Awesome car indeed.
What are they asking?

 

[Styria]

Patrick, twenty five thousand. Again I say "what an impressive looking car". I am a real lover for many of the Buick, and indeed, the Chrysler models. . One car that stands out for me also is an Oldsmobile 98 that I saw at Eastern Creek. It was for sale, about a hundred grand and it was the colour that appeals to me - cream. See this website colour scheme ! Styria

 

[Patrick_R]

She does look great Styria.
American Iron!

 

[Patrick_R]

Spotted this gem today near my place at Cecil Hills.
As usual, with a car close to me, anyone interested I am happy to check it out.

Seems very clean, zero rust, and just a couple of scrapes on each front guard as per the pics.

 

[c107]

A rust free W115 is not a bad find.

 

[Patrick_R]

Not an over the top asking price either.

 

[BenzBoy]

Not an over the top asking price either.

Maybe so, but to bring this car up to speed (and to correct the seller's spelling) would be more than a smelly old diesel is worth. Sorry folks, this car fails totally to excite any cells in my body.
If this was a DS then it would be worth the effort, but it's not...
Regards,
Brian

 

[Patrick_R]

I’m with you Brian,

Not my cup of tea, in any way shape or form.

But,
Any old Merc (or any older car of interest) I come across, I will always post, and offer to check it out, it may be someone else’s cup of tea, but not yours or mine mate

 

[BenzBoy]

I’m with you Brian,

Not my cup of tea, in any way shape or form.

But,
Any old Merc (or any older car of interest) I come across, I will always post, and offer to check it out, it may be someone else’s cup of tea, but not yours or mine mate

Patrick - I'm having a grumpy day! Still, I would rather spend this kind of money on a Corolla - or better still, a Peugeot and have something that is more fun.
Regards,
Brian

 

[Patrick_R]

Well Brian, that is no good on a Friday.

I do hope it gets better, and that you have a terrific relaxing evening and weekend.
I do hope some type of exciting car will be involved.

Yes,
I could think of many other cars to spend that kind of money on mate.

 

[c107]

Maybe so, but to bring this car up to speed (and to correct the seller's spelling) would be more than a smelly old diesel is worth. Sorry folks, this car fails totally to excite any cells in my body.
If this was a DS then it would be worth the effort, but it's not...
Regards,
Brian

The days of getting a DS that you would actually want for this sort of money are long past, but this one is quite nice and I think the price is fair:

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1971-citroen-d-special-manual/SSE-AD-6277753/?Cr=2

It's not perfect but looks nice - on the plus side the seats have been retrimmed in velours instead of the vinyl most D Special's came with, a clock has been added, kph speedo, reversing lights fitted. On the minus side the C pillar trims are pallas type which don't match the b pillar trims. the rear badge is wrong too.

 

[c107]

This is a nice W126, but its a HK 500SEL, not a 560.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/184027768360?ul_noapp=true

The seller has priced it as a low mileage AU delivery 560. I would prefer this, but the market prefers the AU 560.

 

[Patrick_R]

Weirdest steering wheel ever!

 

[Michel]

Weirdest steering wheel ever!

That looks like an Italo Volante.
But it looks quite large for a sports steering wheel.