Bring it on.

If I comepete the SDL will have freshly overhualed PS system, overhualed front end, totaly new front brakes, and fresh rubber.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I don't think a restriction has been placed on the rally as a "diesel-only-run."

Maybe I missed it........?

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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

I don't want to exclude anyone, and I might want to bring my 500sl along.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

A little competitive I take it?

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Yeah its in my nature, I love a good competition.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Let's see, we could get some nice 18" AMG alloys for the E300, E55 springs and shocks, E55 cat-back exhaust, Rocketchip bump to, say, 250hp and 300 ft-lb...


I most likely won't attend, but I think we can say for certain that a heavier, less powerful, less dynamic SDL won't be able to keep pace with a 12-year-newer E300 turbo.

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99 E300 TD -- sold
01 540i 6 spd

You have to remember this is on public roads.

If its head to head I'll fire up the V1 and run balls out 120. Your car is good for about 130-135, so you will trip all the cops.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Thanks for the input everybody.

I have a friend helping me with the website;I'll post it a day or two after x-mas. The Silver Star 1000 is slated for May 28-31.

Any other ideas on who to contact for getting the word out to other mercedes owners?

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Mbca

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I'm very interested. I have some vacation time and could make the run. Which car should I bring?

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99 ML320
94 SL600
92 SL500
95 E320 Cabriolet
87 560SEC
86 300SDL Grease Car
80 380SLC Euro

13 Fiat Abarth
02 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa
00 BMW Z3
90 Rolls Royce Silver Spur
80 Ferrari 308 GTSI
88 Jaguar XJS12 H&E Edition
99 Land Rover Discovery

Now that is a good problem to have, so many MB's to pick from.

Bring the F car!

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

My original thought was to bring my 1982 240D Manual transmission.

But then someone mentioned 1995 or older, and I have a 1995 E300D, which would be a cakewalk compared to the 1982 240D.

Then someone else mentioned 1995 and NEWER being in a different class.

So my 1995 E300D is the last of the W124 body style, and non turbo.

Would it be classed in the "older" group or the "newer" group??

Anyway, I think that it sounds like fun, whether I can come or not.

Giorgio

Hire drivers and bring them all. I would love to see your 380sl, sec, or td euro personally. I know I'd use both my Benzes, a friend is willing to help me with this.

I have a great idea to solve this problem. Have a best in show prize for the nicest mercedes.... based on age, condition, show quality, etc.
Which car in your fleet would stand out in a car show, Powerpig?

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I need to do some homework with this. Did they start the new engine in '95? I'm sure someone you would have a quick answer for me.

I may have to decide what year is considered vintage and modern based on the model of the car. (ex post 1989 107 SL models considered modern) Thoughts?

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

'95 was the first year for the 24-valve 606, but it was only turbo'ed in 98-99. I'd think 95 would be the cutoff date because it was the last year for the W124 chassis, 96-99 diesels were W210 E-classes.

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99 E300 TD -- sold
01 540i 6 spd