It was a great show, and it was a pleasure to meet ptashek and Type17 in person. Both cars are a tribute to you, gentlemen; outstanding condition and as close as makes no difference to how they would have looked when new. I was honoured to have my car in your company.
And I also enjoyed the encyclopedic knowledge of all things Mercedes and the W116 in particular. It was wonderful to see the attention and interest that the cars received from the general public, especially considering the draw of some of the more glamorous stablemates.
We may be small in number, but if enthusiasm and knowledge levels are anything to go by, Ireland will have a few W116's on the roads for a good few years yet.
I only arrived back from my European jaunt the previous day, and I'll post some photos and news about that in the coming days, once I get everything back on an even keel workwise. Wandering off for 4 weeks in a classic Benz has some consequences! I learned a lot about the car and am already planning work and improvements for next years expedition.
Some of the list of things to do:
1 Full new stainless steel exhaust.
2 Possibly ceramic coating the manifolds
3 Full mechanical check by a retired Mercedes technician whom I know for years and met at the show, admiring my car! This will include engine, transmission and differential (making a bit of a racket). Engine will have a full retune, new injectors etc and a service. I'm also considering improving the air intake by adding another trumpet to the air filter housing, like the 560SEL.
4 The LHS outer sill. Front and rear repaint.
5 New radio and speakers.
6 Improve the interior lighting.
7 Etc!
As of Sunday evening, there are 2 separate European trips in the pipeline for 2020.....
