Image 1 — Das letzte Produktionsjahr in Perfektion: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode im ungeschweißten Originalzustand.
Image 2 — Das letzte Produktionsjahr in Perfektion: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode im ungeschweißten Originalzustand.
Image 3 — Das letzte Produktionsjahr in Perfektion: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode im ungeschweißten Originalzustand.
Image 4 — Das letzte Produktionsjahr in Perfektion: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode im ungeschweißten Originalzustand.
Image 5 — Das letzte Produktionsjahr in Perfektion: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode im ungeschweißten Originalzustand.

Das letzte Produktionsjahr in Perfektion: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode im ungeschweißten Originalzustand.

• 100 % ungeschweißt: Rahmen, Bodengruppe und die sensible Tank-Stehwand im Kofferraum sind komplett im Werkszustand.

• Matching Numbers: Motor (M130), Automatikgetriebe und Achsen sind original ab Werk verbaut.

• Farbkombination: Lackiert im originalen Farbcode 726 H (Beigegrau Uni) mit einer wunderschön patinierten, dunkelbraunen Echtleder-Innenausstattung.

• Details: Sogar das originale Klassikradio „Becker Europa USA“ ist noch verbaut und das originale Hardtop in Wagenfarbe ist auch dabei.

u/AvailableTaro3123 — 10 days ago
▲ 178 r/BMW2002+1 crossposts

60 years of German automotive history: A stunning 1965 BMW 1800 TI.

🟢 Numbers matching & born in Turf Green! 📄👇

Swipe left to see the official birth certificate of this beauty! What you are looking at is a genuine 1965 BMW 1800 TI from the legendary 'Neue Klasse' era.

Produced on September 10th, 1965, and delivered to Düsseldorf, Germany. It left the factory in this stunning, rare period-correct 'Turf' (Green) paint and was optioned with a steel sunroof (Stahlschiebedach).

Seeing the official BMW Mobile Tradition certificate with matching chassis and engine numbers is pure history. It’s so rare to see these documents preserved after more than 60 years!

Drop a 🟢 in the comments if you love vintage factory paperwork!

#bmw1800ti #bmwneueklasse #bmwclassic #vintagebmw #numbersmatching #bmwheritage #1800ti #classiccarsofinstagram #turfgreen #oldschoolbmw #retrocar

u/AvailableTaro3123 — 4 months ago
▲ 15 r/Ferrari

Cold starting Pierluigi Martini’s 1970s Ferrari 308 GTS. 67k km, original Giallo Fly factory paint, and a great story in the comments. Sound up.

u/AvailableTaro3123 — 4 months ago
▲ 12 r/u_AvailableTaro3123+1 crossposts

Der historische „Luigi Fagioli“ Ferrari 308 GTS – 100 % Original & Werks-Erstlack 🇮🇹💛

The Legendary Provenance:
This vehicle carries a breathtaking history. It originally belonged to the iconic historic Formula 1 racing driver, Luigi Fagioli. In an extraordinary act of lifelong gratitude, the vehicle was later officially gifted and legally transferred to Dr. Christine de Lacy in Australia—the renowned doctor whose specialized medical work helped the family finally overcome difficulties and have children. Every single detail of this moving history, the prominent ownership, and the official transfer is fully documented in writing and legally recorded.

Uncompromising Quality & Technical Transparency:
To provide ultimate peace of mind for the next high-end collector, this Ferrari comes with a fresh, comprehensive evaluation by a renowned independent appraiser (Gutachter), including:

  • A complete, certified condition assessment & official valuation report.
  • Over 200 high-definition inspection photos covering every single bolt and angle.
  • Professional video footage of the car.
  • A fresh compression test and leak-down test results proving the perfect health of the V8 engine.

As a specialist in worldwide classic car logistics, I fully handle the entirely insured transport, enclosed container shipping, and all international US import/customs paperwork directly to your doorstep.

u/AvailableTaro3123 — 5 months ago
▲ 163 r/E30

Just picked up this pristine, 100% turnkey BMW S14 engine package from a private collection sale in Germany!

This is a true 100% complete turnkey package. It came with the original ZF Dogleg sport gearbox, the full wiring harness, and the throttle bodies. It also includes the matching Bosch ECU with a period-correct software optimization by Angelo Racing.

Absolutely beautiful piece of BMW history. I am currently sorting through the entire package.

If anyone wants to talk shop or needs details, feel free to drop me a DM.

u/AvailableTaro3123 — 5 months ago

I just came across this 1985 U1700 Crew Cab. It’s got the 170HP engine and the cabin is fully insulated. I’ve always heard that you guys in Australia are the masters of building these into the ultimate remote expedition trucks. What’s the consensus—is the 435.110 chassis really as indestructible as they say?

u/AvailableTaro3123 — 6 months ago
▲ 4 r/BMW

Finally sharing my 1972 tii. It took a lot of work to get the mechanical fuel injection to sound this crisp. In my opinion, Inka Orange is the ultimate color for the E10. What do you guys think of the sound?

u/AvailableTaro3123 — 6 months ago

I’ve recently secured this 1955 Unimog 401. It’s been sitting for decades but still has its original semaphore signals and matching numbers. To respect Rule 4 ("Show Your Work"), I’ve decided to document every single bolt of the restoration process in high-quality photos and video—from pulling it out of the weeds to the final test drive.

I’m looking for one fellow enthusiast who might want to be deeply involved in this journey from Day 1 as a project partner, including live shop access and input on the build.

If you love early Euro heritage and want to follow along or get involved, feel free to reach out via DM. I can't wait to share the progress of this legend's rebirth with you all.

u/AvailableTaro3123 — 6 months ago
▲ 133 r/overlanding+1 crossposts

I recently came across this standalone, military-spec armored double cab. It’s sitting without a chassis, which really lets you appreciate the massive build quality of the shell and that thick ballistic glass.

I’m fascinated by the idea of using this as a foundation for a high-security expedition rig. It seems like the perfect starting point if you want maximum protection in remote areas.

I’d love to hear from the builders in this sub:

If you had this cab, which chassis would you mount it on for the best balance of power and weight?

Would the added security of factory armor be a priority for your next build, or is it "overkill" for your routes?

Just wanted to share this rare piece of engineering with you all.

u/AvailableTaro3123 — 6 months ago