CAR STUFF

This page has some stuff about cars, including my older vehicles.

This is Elwood, a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, the last year for these beasts.  500ci V-8 engine.  Longer and heavier than our Suburban.  Loves premium fuel.  Has that Cadillac ride and "presence."   [Click on pics to see a bigger version]

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More about Elwood.

This is Brunhilde, aka Dieter, a 1979 Mercedes Benz 300TD.  It has about 280,000 miles on it and just getting broken in.  5 cylinder diesel, lots of room inside, punkin orange color, solid as a rock.   [Click on pics to see a bigger version]

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More about Brunhilde/Dieter.

Here is a great device for removing automotive fluids -- the $2 Oil Sucker.