Classic and Dream Machines

14/08/2022

W123 Mercedes Benz.
Production - November 1975 to January 1986.
" The W123 models surpassed their predecessor, the Mercedes-Benz W114, as the most successful Mercedes, selling 2.7 million units before production ended in the autumn of 1985 for the saloon/sedan versions and January 1986 for coupés and estates/station wagons."

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Engine capacity : 5439 cm3
Supercharged
Output - 617 HP @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed :208 Mph / 334 Km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :3.8 s

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4.5L Naturally Aspirated V8
Total Displacement: 274.4 cubic inches
Horsepower: 562 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque: 398 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed: 202 mph (323kmph)
0–62 MPH: 3.4 seconds

Quiet before the storm.

14/08/2022

My view

01/06/2022

The story so far.

"When somebody says that they have done something and they have to spend one hour explaining what they have done, then they have done nothing!" ~Prof. PLO Lumumba

01/05/2022

Hotter than July!!

01/05/2022

"A perfect paint job is the ultimate test of patience, hours are spent carefully sanding, cutting, masking, priming , applying basecoat and then clear coat , its not an overnight job.
But as soon as you see your finsihed product you know the time spent has been worth it ."

06/11/2021

Using the time tested classic restoration technique.
The car is stripped down to a bare shell and rebuilt from the ground up.

05/11/2021

" Having therefore obtained help of The Lord I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great.....:”
Acts 26:22

05/11/2021

Black like Glass

05/11/2021

Black like glass.
Straight out of the gun, no polish no buff.