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Z223
100th Anniversary Edition
Brussels Motor Show
Autosalon Brussel
Salon de l'Auto Bruxelles
Brussels - Belgium
January 2023
S300 and B76 can be seen edging into the platform at Gosford, waiting for a passenger train on platform 3 to depart to Sydney. Both locomotives are owned by CFCL Australia, and at the time were on lease to Interail (QRNational) to operate 1451/4152 Sydney (Yennora) to Broadmeadow (and return) freight. These trains conveyed loading to/from Brisbane and Melbourne, whereas the Brisbane and Melbourne bound trains would pause to attach/detach Sydney loading. It was not uncommon for these trains to be used for loco balancing movements, should extra motive power be required for one of the north/south trains.
If some of these photos look familiar, they probably are - I'm organising my photos from 2008, and taking the oppertunity to rework some of them and either upload for the first time, or replace older photos.
I saw a downpour passing in the distance, where I was going. So I decided to cycle around the village where I was at that moment, waiting for the rain to disappear. And I saw some cars while doing that.
Mercedes S Class Coupe - ADV5S Track Spec CS
Wheel Specs:
ADV5S Track Spec CS
50/50 Exposed Hardware
Finish Disc: Brushed Alum. w/ Gloss Clear
Finish Lip: Polished Alum. w/ Gloss Clear
22x9.5 | 22x11.5
Mercedes-Maybach S 650
X222
Estimated : CHF 240.000 - 340.000
Sold for CHF 230.000 - € 209.052
The Bonmont Sale
Collectors' Motor Cars - Bonhams
Golf & Country Club de Bonmont
Chéserex
Switzerland - Suisse - Schweiz
September 2019
Founded in Germany in 1977, Brabus has grown to become the largest tuning firm specialising in Mercedes-Benz products, other than the Mercedes' own AMG subsidiary. This breathtaking example of Brabus's handiwork is based on the ultra-luxurious Mercedes Maybach S650 sports saloon, one of the face-lifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class models introduced in 2014. The German tuner's upgrades boost the 6.3-litre twin-turbo V12 engine's maximum output to a staggering 900 PS (887 bhp) and 1,106lb/ft of torque - figures way beyond those of even the none-too-shabby S650's stock 6.0-litre unit (621 bhp/738 lb/ft). The result is a top speed of over 217mph and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of just 3.7 seconds - true supercar performance from a vehicle weighing 2.8 tons (2,845 kg). German car magazine Auto Bild pitted a selection of supercars against one another in a test of acceleration where the Brabus 900, despite being the heaviest contestant, reached a speed 211.4 mph in a mere 3,000 metres (1.86 miles).
But Brabus's cars have always offered more than greatly improved engine output, and in the S650's case the German tuner also added a new aero-enhancing front bumper, custom alloy wheels, 'Brabus' logos, and a luxurious leather interior complete with a rear-seat entertainment system and 'Brabus' entrance lights. Of course, with a bespoke vehicle such as this, individual customers could vary the specification to their personal choice, though inevitably that would add to the already not inconsiderable base price of a little over € 500,000.
Finished in black with brown interior, this spectacular Brabus 900 has covered a mere 620km since it left the factory and is presented in effectively 'as new' condition throughout. Noteworthy features include twin sunroofs and Platinum Edition 21" forged wheels, and the car comes complete with an iPad mini, Microsoft Surface, optional touch-screen operation, Apple TV, wireless connectivity, and an LAN router. Sold with all Mercedes-Benz books and a Brabus owner's manual, it needs only for the battery to be charged and will be ready to go. The car is offered with Equatorial Guinea registration document and technical inspection.
Another towbar-equipped 280SE from the same series of registrations. DVLA says this one did a bit better, lasting to February 1991.
The Lancia Beta (Coupe or HPE?) in the background is worthy of note. Also visible are a Rover P6, Cortina Mk4, Landcrab or Maxi (I think the former), Chevette and Alpine.
Not sure if the washing operation was fully completed...
W109
Replica
The Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 was a full-sized luxury performance car. It featured the company's powerful V8 from the flagship 600 limousine. The result was one of the world's fastest 4-door cars. AMG, back then a small local tuning workshop, modified a 300 SEL to compete in racing events, nicknamed "Red Sow", which finished 2nd in the 24 Hours of Spa in 1971, putting AMG forever on the map. Its racing career was short-lived, due to the lack of suitable tyres. The car was sold to French company Matra, which used it for test of jet fighter landing gear, but it didn't survive. This is a replica.
6.834 cc
V8
428 hp
Mercedes - The Story of the Star
19/09/2025 - 22/02/2026
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
February 2026
S302-B82 on the up Swan Hill service during a Rail Tourist Association tour from Mildura, Sun. 24 Nov. 1985.
Pacific National's S307 is stabled outside what they call the big top shed at the Dry Creek MPC on 26-3-12