Archive for February, 2009
MERCEDES-BENZ: 5 Spd Manual vs. 4 Spd Automatic
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Phil asks: I have a 1981 500SLC I would like to put a 5-speed (manual) trans in the car ….any suggestions. John Olson replies: My suggestions? Forget about it! The improvement would be minimal for a whole lota’ cost and monkey business. Gertrag made (may still make) a strong five speed manual box that AMG offered during the 1980s… [...]
Tough Call: Heirloom or Cash
Saturday, February 21st, 2009Kimberly Damer [stanfordalumni] Hi – I was wondering what the fair market price - in a private sale - would be for a 1991 560 SEC COUPE (last yr. they made that model) WITH ONLY 50,000 miles – mint condition – black on black – originally priced at $110,000. Always garaged. My mom’s car for many years. Thanks. OLSON [...]
