i guess its just a natural progression to go from air cooled flat 4s to the benz diesel, if you leaf through the idiot guide, there are many old mercs in there(love that guys work!) both writing and art are great(yeah, i know, its two different guys..)
also-- for you diesel people, pick up this book-- john muir's idiot guide for vws its a hell of a read. taught me how an internal combustion engine works=)
ive got a little red 65 1200 sedan. good little car, about a bazillion miles, came with *plaid* seat covers! its being restored and cant be driven
but i guess thats good, ive always wanted a pristine beetle. one with a white interior (waiting to be put in.. ivory vinyl with camel tweedinserts / tan carpets) itll be wonderful when its done and...dare i say it? ...faster than the mercedes
