On the 18th and 19th of November the entire collection of the late Dr Flynn will be auctioned in Canberra. There are around 160 cars for sale, most of them rover P4, P5 or P6 models. These cars represent the Rover marque at its very best and provide examples of most of the models offered during that period. Sadly, it would appear that the cars were not well kept and even the best of them is only in fair condition and many of them are basically parts cars. As well as the Rovers, the auction catalogue also includes a couple […]
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I heard this week that the 250SE was the runner up in its category at the recent German Car show and Mercedes-Benz Concours. The German Car show functions as the 2016 MBCNSW Concours. The category was for the W111/W112 Coupes and Cabriolets. This was the first time I’ve displayed the car with the correct headlights and wheel trims and the car is the better for it. The winner in the class was the Orange/Red 220SE Cabriolet which is in exceptional condition. The radial tyre revolutionized tyres and driving and Michelin were the first to bring it to market. All the performance cars of the era wore Michelins. The Michelin Radial X was a revolutionary tyre that spelt the beginning of the end for the Bias Ply tyre. Why do drivers “in-the-know” ride on Michelin “X” tires? Because they know (as you will, too), that conventional tire structure is becoming passe… incurs limitations. Whereas, Michelin “X” introduces a new concept.. The scope of possibilities is widended. Michelin X Features: 3 layers of steel cords… A notable advance (through tread stabilization) in […] | |||||
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