As an Australian, seeing this many hi-performance European luxury cars in one place is a rare experience. The only other time I witnessed ferraris, maseratis and porsches in the one place was outside the Monte Carlo Casino whilst on holiday.

While it is totally rational to think I could have bought a reliable late 90’s holden for the same price and it would have air conditioning, electrics working, be fuel efficient etc etc… the real rational question to ask is… does it make me smile? Meet my new drive (and love) 1971 Mercedes-Benz 230.