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Mercedes R129: The birth of a legend
Added on: June 23, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. A rocky start for a dream car
2. Pricing and market position
3. Demand, deliveries, and speculation
4. Tempting options and customization
5. Engineering tweaks an...
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Porsche Turbo: The best value performance car in 2025
Added on: June 16, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. Porsche 911 Turbo depreciation trends
2. Porsche 911 Turbo market trends
3. Generation-by-generation depreciation overview
4. Comparing turbos to the broader market
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Inside the making of the R129: A new era for the Mercedes SL
Added on: June 9, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. The Mercedes R129: A technical masterpiece in motion
2. Engineering excellence at Bremen
3. First impressions in Estoril
4. The 300SL and 300SL-24: Nuanced performan...
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Ferrari market update: Signs of stabilization
Added on: June 2, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. Ferrari market update: Prices stabilize, but is the shift here to stay?
2. Falling prices begin to level out
3. Models with stable or increasing prices
4. From uncer...
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Inside the making of the iconic Mercedes R129
Added on: May 31, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. Global testing like no other
2. Over 125 round-the-worlds of testing
3. Storm clouds on the horizon
4. A new chapter at the 1989 Geneva motor show
5. From Sindelf...
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Reviving classics: Sinterit SLS 3D printing drives automotive innovation
Added on: May 26, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. Smart solutions for custom car parts
2. What is Sinterit?
3. How OctoClassic used Sinterit SLS 3D printing to solve real problems?
4. Why Sinterit SLS 3D printing ma...
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Suspension innovation Mercedes R129
Added on: May 19, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. A new chassis philosophy
2. Front suspension: Smart simplicity
3. Rear suspension: Multi-link magic
4. Enter the adaptive era: ADS
5. Steering and braking
6. W...
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Porsche 992.1 prices drop – What it means for Buyers?
Added on: May 12, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. A look back: From pandemic boom to price correction
2. Recent price trends: How much are 992.1 Carreras losing?
3. Is the situation bad?
4. What should value-conscio...
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Inside the Mercedes R129 SL transmission
Added on: May 5, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. Transmission options of the Mercedes R129 SL
2. Manual gearboxes: Precision and performance
3. Automatic transmissions: Comfort and refinement
4. The 500SL: Effortle...
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Mercedes: The evolution of engines
Added on: April 30, 2025
Author: OctoClub
1. Mercedes R129 and Its engine innovations
2. The familiar M103 engine
3. The introduction of four-valve technology
4. The M104 inline-six
5. The M119 V8
6. The ...
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