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Being a foolish boy, I ordered two replacement Stabilus boot lifts, using the A2307500036 part number that all sources believe is the spec for R230 (2002-2012) I didn't check the vehicle because both MB and third party suppliers all seem clear that it's the correct part number. (You know...

(In case you've missed the details of this over the last couple of months, what with Christmas and all) Apparently, he doesn't want to leave Fabiana, his 48 year old wife, or his children (aged 4 to 69) with the job of selling them after he's gone. They reckon it's about £500 million worth...

Time to create a thread of great car collections, regardless of brand. Let's kick off with a Chris Harris on the collection which is about to be sold by RM Sothebys Superb Porsche collection, including some fabulous 928's, but all kinds of arcane kit, like the green Aston Martin Shooting Brake.

I have a vague memory of a vehicle history service that shows dates of changed ownership, previous advertised prices, and other “intelligence” that might help a buying decision. All well beyond the usual HPI search or Government MoT history. Can anyone remind me of where to look?

Auto Trader UK - New and Used Cars For Sale £32,500 in electroluminescent paint. Be quick if it’s your heart’s desire. Only one ever made

Allegedly because they're moving fees to the buyers, in the new year. And may be taking a turn on the commissions. https://news.sky.com/story/ebay-selling-fees-are-scrapped-to-boost-to-reselling-13225638

RIP Bruno Sacco, who died last week in Sindelfingen. (Where else?) At age 90 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Sacco https://turtlegarage.com/cars/unmistakably-sacco-titan-of-post-war-design/

https://www.historics.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-245---2004-toyota-century/?lot=16919&so=0&st=Mercedes&sto=0&au=7&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=24&pn=1&g=1 I can't buy it because it won't fit in my garage. (And MrsMiW would certainly kill me) But seriously, is this not a glorious bit of very...

https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29332/lot/247/2003-mercedes-benz-sl55-amg-convertible-chassis-no-wdb2304742f055420/ Time moves on, it seems. Unsold

As a break from political nonsense, and the sadness for Michael this weekend, let's remember some great Mercedes adverts. Examples please of the great Mercedes advert, puhleese..... Not necessarily safety related I'll start with some of that classic German sense of humour. "Chicken."...

https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-113---1992-mercedes-benz-500-sl/?lot=59511&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=538&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&mc=4&art=35&pp=48&pn=1&g=1 It’s all about the provenance. (Not so sure about servicing over the last 18 years)

I'm bemused by the ISOFIX fittings on my Facelift S211. I can see the restraint bars attached to the body shell, but I don't understand how you feed through to the body shell from the seat because there's no aperture to reach through. Can anyone explain what I'm failing to understand ...

Saw these yesterday. Immaculate. Interesting benchmarks for existing owners. Ref 151 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 Kompressor AMG MRP https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2023-11-25/cars/ref-150-2003-mercedes-benz-sl55-amg-mrp/

Ref 108 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 GE DG Nine owners and a recent renovation that cost £16,500 but it'll appeal to someone...

Geneva 2024 - Geneva International Motor Show

My driver's mirror squeaks badly when it folds and unfolds. From memory I think it's an issue with a silly piece of trim within the mirror operation, not the actual folding arm of the mirror. But I'm loathe to take the mirror apart. Others have said that PTFE lubricant, but not WD40...

Ref 33 1976 Mercedes-Benz 409 Fire Truck Camper MRP