Speaking of Nick....Nick, did you by any chance buy the champagne coloured 505 Turbo that was for sale not too long ago.
Speaking as one who was in the fold but lost his Turbo tragically, I must say that I echo a lot of the sentiments here...I have seen articles on Tatra owners that drive across North America to Alaska...so I suppose 505 ownership has to step up a level into actual maintenance if the hobby is to be sufficiently preserved. I wish I could find a car in the condition mine was is...MINT I tell ya...maybe when I am done with my Mercedes projects I can give my attention back to my first love. I wish the parts availability was as good as old Benzes, its amazing how good the Mercedes classic center is when it comes to sourcing parts. It obviously means lots of $$$ but if you want it badly enough, you will get it. I saw a Turbo at the mechanics down the street and nearly fell down with shock they are so rare in TX...I walked over and asked if it was for sale...shop manager was a bit aloof so I just let it go...didn't even tell me what they were servicing it for...it stayed there for about 2 months.