A Buyers Guide to the W126 family of Mercedes Benz automobiles from the
80’s.
Duration : 0:9:18
Mercedes-Benz 560sec (W126) Buyers Guide pt 3
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes 560SEC Saturday Feb 26, 2011Top Gear Head to New Zealand
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes Sports Saturday Feb 19, 2011
Britain’s long-running television programme about cars is apparently heading over to New Zealand. It’s not certain that the country’s local communities will be entirely thrilled by this selection of gifts from the ‘home country’, but Top Gear is definitely coming; and they plan to do a series of live programmes, which are to be held between February 12th and February 15th.
While in New Zealand, it’s pretty safe to say that Clarkson and co will continue the programme’s long-running tradition of wowing and surprising fans with mad jokes, crazy stunts and even the odd driving sequence or two. Indeed, the programme’s many unusual reviews could be considered as television gifts to the general public in their own right.
During one such unusual review, the Top Gear team subjected a Toyota Hilux to a toughness test. With a history going back to 1935, the Toyota Hilux is arguably one beast of a vehicle, and quite possibly one of Toyota’s greatest gifts to the world of motoring. After developing a reputation for being pretty tough cars, the team at Top Gear decided to test that claim in an intriguing and bizarre series of tests. Despite being driven down the steps that run behind Bristol Cathedral, being subjected to seawater after being tied to a jetty, being driven into a tree and more, the Toyota Hilux could still be driven. However, a test in 2007 found that one particular Hilux had some difficulty with swerving to avoid a moose. Who would have known that a moose would be the car’s downfall!
So, given the tendency for Top Gear’s producers to opt for high-thrill and high-octane enjoyment, what types of gifts are they most likely to enjoy? While it’s safe to say that driving or car-related events are probably the most popular, some things are likely to be more successful than others.
Fans of the Hilux review might like to get their hands behind the wheel of a 4×4 and take part in an extreme challenge at Silverstone. Tipped as a the ultimate off-road driving experience in a 4×4 vehicle, this event is one of those gifts that’s perfect for anyone who’s ever wanted to get behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender and see how it handles any number of big drops, water entries and even steep gradients. Unlike the Hilux test, it won’t be driven into a tree, and there will be no animals to avoid, but it’ll still be a blast!
Alternatively, if a fast-paced driving challenge is more their thing, why not opt for one of many gifts that make it possible to travel blistering speeds in a vehicle that’s usually far too sexy for driving along Britain’s crowded roads. One such gift, the Lotus Exige Driving at Silverstone experience day, is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to get behind the wheel of a beautiful British sports car. This real wheel drive, 6-geared beauty is more than capable of reaching a top speed of 155mph, depending upon the exact model. A Lamborghini Thrill Experience Day, or even the Rally Driving Experience could also make outstanding gifts.
And to finish the day, fans of Top Gear may well be content to watch some of the programme’s reruns, just to reminisce over some of the other crazy challenges the show’s hosts have presented to us in the past as gifts. In addition to that incredibly hardcore Hilux test, the programme has also played ice hockey with cars, attempted to evade snipers whilst driving a Mercedes SLK55 AMG and a Porsche Boxster S, and they’ve even tried to keep out of the way of a helicopter gunship whilst behind the wheel of a Lotus Exige.
For any drivers keen to recreate at least one of these zany challenges, inspiration could perhaps be taken from the Top Gear team’s test to drive a lap of the M25. And, because this is a test of fuel efficiency over speed, any money saved can be spent freely at any service stations of their choice, either on or near the M25.
John Smith
http://www.articlesbase.com/gifts-articles/top-gear-head-to-new-zealand-740585.html
Mercedes-Benz.tv: Passionate and Dynamic – the Exterior Design of the SLS AMG
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes Sports Friday Feb 18, 2011
In this exclusive preview of the upcoming SLS AMG online-magazine “Millimeters” Mercedes-Benz designer Mark Fetherston discusses the design of the SLS AMG and knows: The outline and the proportion of the SLS AMG have to stand out in the crowd. But does the performance of the gullwing do its design justice? Join Fetherston as he finds out. The whole “Millimeters” online-magazine will be available on http://www.mercedes-benz.com/sls-amg on November 16th, 2009.
Duration : 0:2:49
Porsche, Mercedes Repair Atlanta Georgia- R. S. Motorwerks
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes Maintenance & Repairs Friday Feb 18, 2011
RS Motorwerks is Atlanta´s premier Porsche and Mercedes-Benz repair facility. Family owned and operated, our service staff has over 22 years of training and experience in the service and repair of Porsche and Mercedes Benz automobiles. We also have the latest diagnostic equipment necessary to meet all of your service needs as well performance tuning requirements. See our website at www.rsmotorwerks.com.
Duration : 0:1:11
NEW 2011 Mercedes-Benz E Class Cabriolet Atlanta Marietta GA
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes Benz Convertible Friday Feb 18, 2011
http://www.rbmofatlanta.com/
RBM of Atlanta Mercedes Benz
7640 Roswell Rd
Atlanta Marietta GA, 30350
800-994-9726
Are you interested or looking for that vehicle you’ve always dreamed of? Visit our website or give us a call at:
800-994-9726
Your next car is waiting for you at RBM of Atlanta. We offer new and used Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs like the S-Class, C-Class, E-Class, SL-Class, CLK-Class, SLK-Class, M-Class, SLR McLaren, SLS-Class, CLS-Class, GL-Class, G-Class, R-Class, CL-Class and AMG. Conveniently located in Sandy Springs, GA and serving Atlanta, Marietta, Roswell, and Kennesaw.
Duration : 0:1:41
1987 Mercedes Benz 560 SEC
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes 560SEC Friday Feb 18, 2011
Cool old top-of-the-line MB Coupe. A walk around tour of a 1987 Mercedes Benz 560 SEC coupe and discussion about 1980’s Mercedes Cars. Contact Lawrence Romanosky, Lromanosky@me.com or visit my webpage at www.vintageandsportscar.com
Duration : 0:13:45
McLaren Mercedes SLR Sports Exhaust by QuickSilver
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes Sports Wednesday Feb 16, 2011
An SLR fitted with a sports exhaust made by QuickSilver the Exhaust Specialists.
Duration : 0:0:19
Brake System Component Location & Inspection for Mercedes Benz 1968 to 1995
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes Maintenance & Repairs Wednesday Feb 16, 2011
http://www.mercedessource.com – Procedure for inspecting brake systems wear components on 114 and 115 chassis 220 230 250 250C 280 280C 240D 300D 1968 to 1976, 107 Chassis 350SL 450SL 450SLC 380SL 560SL 1972 to 1989, 116 chassis 350SE 450SE 450SEL 280SE 280SEL 300SD 1973 to 1980, 123 chassis 1977-1985 Models 230 240D 240TD 280E 280CE 300D 300CD 300TD, 126 chassis 380SE/L 300SD 500SE/L 300SDL 420SE/L 300SE/L 560SE/L 380SEC 560SEC 1981-1991, 201 Chassis 190E and 190D 1984 to 1993 and 124 Chassis 260E 300E 300D 300TD 300TE 300CE E320 and E300D 1986 to 1995.
Duration : 0:4:56
Mercedes-Benz.tv: TV-Spot ‘125 Years’
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes Benz History Wednesday Feb 16, 2011
When our vehicles all jostling to get into the picture then there is a reason. The photo shoot for the 125th birthday of the automobile. Click here to see more!
Duration : 0:0:36
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM Cabriolet Roof Operation
Posted by admin | Under Mercedes Benz Convertible Wednesday Feb 16, 2011
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet (one of 100 built) opening and closing its roof and Premier Protective Films’ grand opening party.
(August 1, 2009 / Orange, CA)
R.I.P. Robert “Bob” Hines, a former Air Force pilot and passionate car enthusiast, who passed away in September 2010. He always enjoyed driving his cars (including this one) and sharing about his life and his collection.
Duration : 0:0:54
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