shot these on my Nikon D300, with a 24-120 Nikkor lens, and since Im not on my mac, used IrfanView 4.10 for batch postprocessing to get the files to a reasonable size.

Unlike adobe on my mac, this program significantly mottles colors, shine and luster, and seems to make the images less sharp. Surely it is something Im doing, but Ive never really played with this program before...

The car averaged 36 MPG with the AC on coming from near Chicago to NJ.

The car was washed this AM, and since the paint is slightly oxidized, I applied a layer of Klasse AIO which helped some. Ill have to do another layer or two afterwards. I took off the GD sticker (Graeful Dead), and will have plates on it as of Monday.

It does need new engine mounts. The AC blows cold, but especially with the AC on, its more rough than my 300Ds ever were. I can tell the engine is vibrating too much. Im not sure that engine mounts are a DIY, so Ill have to see who Ill have do it.

Now I also have a real nice 85 300D with a new engine, just in need of some windshield and sunroof seals, and a small patch in the rear floor... however the wife's deal was I could get this one if I sold the other... so I guess Ill be selling it soon. I came to the decision that I love the w123 cars, but having another silver and blue 300D for sentimental reasons was kind of silly, so now Im giving a 240D a try...

Best,

JMH

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (116k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
2008 ML320 CDI (199k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (267k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K), 1985 300D (233K), 1993 300D 2.5T (338k), 1993 300SD (291k)