Author Topic: Poll- Favorite color combo for the Pagoda? (Read 41971 times)

hauser · « **on:** September 27, 2004, 12:24:47 »

I would like to here about your opinion on what you think is the "perfect" color combination for the 113. Please mention the color name and it's code. If you do not know the code I'm sure some of our members will be able to assist.

I thought this might be a fun way of learning color codes and hearing your opinions on what you think looks good.

1969 280sl 5 spd 1999 ML320 Gainesville,Fl.

dldubois · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2004, 20:58:06 »

I'd have to vote for 050 white exterior and 132 maroon interior. Maybe because that's what mine is.

My dad has a 69 blue metallic but I don't know the color code w/ parchment interior. Very nice...

Dana DuBois

1970 280sl White (050)4spd
1968 Corvette Conv. 4spd
Corinth, TX

hauser · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2004, 21:11:00 »

Dana, what shade of blue is it? Light blue would possibly indicate DB 906. One of my personal favorites. Or is it a medium or dark blue?

Anyone know if the maroon is available? Last time I checked GAAH they had discontinued it.

1969 280sl 5 spd 1999 ML320 Gainesville,Fl.

n/a · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2004, 21:35:01 »

Hands down--ivory exterior with deep red interior. It's a classic color combo that Mercedes used for years. Check out the cover of the latest issue of "The Star." It features the 300sl with, yes, ivory exterior with red leather.
Silver with black leather makes my heart beat also.
Regards,
Don

n/a · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2004, 21:37:37 »

Regarding your earlier post, Auto Interiors of Europe still offer the maroon interior.
Don

Tom · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2004, 22:04:52 »

I am attracted to the blue metallic colors. See the attached file. The top is DB363. Bottom is DB906. I prefer the darker blue, but either color with Parchment (off white) interior is spectacular.

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1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
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hauser · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2004, 22:07:57 »

That's great info Don! I'll have to call GAAH and find out why they have discontinued it. As for silver and balck, it's a very sharp color combo!

I recently saw a white with black interior and black hub caps that looked very nice!

1969 280sl 5 spd 1999 ML320 Gainesville,Fl.

Douglas · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2004, 22:12:01 »

I'm a purist. I'm still partial to the color that is synonymous with Mercedes' racing cars: DB 180G, aka silver-grey metallic.

I don't own a silver Pagoda anymore, but if I did, I think I'd be tempted to fit an ivory wheel along with blue tartan plaid cloth inserts in the seats in a nod to our big brother, the 300 SL.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

hauser · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2004, 22:25:16 »

Doug, what color is your new car? I was looking at your bumper pics and it sort of looks silver.

1969 280sl 5 spd 1999 ML320 Gainesville,Fl.

zanone · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2004, 22:35:55 »

My two favorites: White (050) with maroon and a silver (180)/dark blue
click on: http://24.56.70.142/~zanone/cars/cars_index.html to see both cars.

Douglas · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2004, 06:29:00 »

Hauser,

My "new" car is 124 Arabian Gray with red leather and a gray soft top.

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Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

n/a · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2004, 07:37:23 »

my vote is for the silver 180 exterior and black or red interior. It is both classic Mercedes and very classy looking....my 69 280 is a correct factory 2 tone with 180 exterior with 542 (dark red)hard top and hub cap color, and the red interior......very very sharp looking car

Dan

graphic66 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 28, 2004, 09:15:33 »

040/040, black on black

mdsalemi · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2004, 09:38:39 »

While I don't have a favorite color combo, I thought I'd add that some interior pieces are only available in black today...so if you are restoring a car, keep that in mind. That's whey I have a black interior!!

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored

n/a · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2004, 10:21:43 »

I just gutted the interior and an underwent a bare metal respray of my 280sl. I love the combination of brilliant silver and red leather interior.

I figured as long as the car was stripped to the metal I may as well make it a color I like. (while trying to stay historically accurate)

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2004, 15:11:21 »

The first Pagoda I ever saw back in the 60's was white with a green interior and matching dark green hardtop. This became my ideal of a Pagoda for several decades and I never saw another one like it. Fifteen years ago I first saw the car that I now own and fell in love with the color combination. It is the only Brown Pagoda that I've ever seen with a Cream interior that goes perfectly with the Light Beige hardtop and hubcaps. Every other one I've seen has had a more saddle colored interior.

- Mike Hughes -ô¿ô-
1966 230SL Auto P/S
Havanna Brown (408)
Light Beige (181)
Cream M-B Tex (121)

dldubois · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2004, 16:46:47 »

Hauser:

It's a light metallic blue. Same as the car on the back of Pagoda World #2

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Originally posted by hauser

Dana, what shade of blue is it? Light blue would possibly indicate DB 906. One of my personal favorites. Or is it a medium or dark blue?

Anyone know if the maroon is available? Last time I checked GAAH they had discontinued it.

1969 280sl 5 spd 1999 ML320 Gainesville,Fl.

Dana DuBois

1970 280sl White (050)4spd
1968 Corvette Conv. 4spd
Corinth, TX

Texas280 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2004, 16:48:12 »

I am partial to Poly Blue with Parchment interior, But the Metalic Green and Beige interiors are also special to me!

dldubois · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2004, 16:50:02 »

World Upholstery also has the maroon in either MB Tex or leather.

Dana DuBois

1970 280sl White (050)4spd
1968 Corvette Conv. 4spd
Corinth, TX

TheEngineer · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2004, 20:38:23 »

I just love Signal Red (568) and black interior (131)

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1969 280SL,Signal Red, A/T, P/S, A/C, Both tops. Ret. engr. 1967 230SL - Sold

Richard Madison · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2004, 04:45:00 »

This is not an opinion, it's a fact.

The best looking car for elegance, sophistication, and downright beauty is (don't argue) Tobacco Brown with Cognac interior. Exterior:423; Interior:140; Brown Carpet; Beige Soft top 745.

This just happens to be the colors of my car, merely a coincidence.

By actual statistical survey at car shows, when arrayed near other Pagodas, passers-by say 2 to 1, "I like your color better."

I can supply sworn affidavits for this if needed. Also many comments like, "What a great color, and "Oh, I like that color"

If you want to be jealous, click on the link below. Go to the bottom of the link page for a photo of the beauty. I've got it!
Richard M

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'71 280 SL, Tobacco Brown, Cognac interior, Tan top, Jump Seat, 80K orig miles, NYC. Can be seen at www.panix.com/~rmadison/mercedes.shtml

Ben · « **Reply #21 on:** September 29, 2004, 06:27:05 »

Mike Hughes says,

quote:
The first Pagoda I ever saw back in the 60's was white with a green interior and matching dark green hardtop

........and when I got my DB050 car it had green carpets (non original) but black interior and black hardtop. I changed the carpets to black but felt the black hardtop was a bit dull so I painted it dark green !!

It's a very amateurish job as I use it max for about 2 months in the year, but the combination is excellent looking. I will eventually get the entire car painted and keep the combo. I'll try to post some photos.

Probably too dark to see the colour !

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Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor

Ricardo · « **Reply #22 on:** September 29, 2004, 06:51:12 »

Well Richard...you are entitled to your "facts", and you've almost got them right....but I'm afraid the exterior really should be 501 "winerot" or burgandy, like a fine wine instead of chocolates, though 834 Moss Green Metallic is a close second. Of course I have it on the greatest authority that this is the best color combo.....my wife

Ricardo

mal · « **Reply #23 on:** September 29, 2004, 08:20:09 »

If you live in a sunny climate Light Blue (DB906) with dark blue interior and a blue soft top.. Next would be silver and black.(my next Project!)

Malek Mrowa - Beirut, Lebanon.
280SL 71- Light Blue-/Blue
190SL 61 - Silver/Red

Joe · « **Reply #24 on:** September 29, 2004, 09:19:50 »

My 1971 280SL is Cinnamon with Parchment interior, and it gets raves everywhere, in spite of quite a few paint chips.
I think an interesting poll would be "why did you buy the car you own?" Color would be a possible answer, of course. On the other hand, I think a lot of guys and gals have just fallen in love with their car and for that reason, think their color is the best.
Personally, I think picking the best color combination is like picking the most beautiful girl at an international beauty competition; they're all wonderful, each in her own special way.
Now, no one has mentioned the combination of my late 450SL: Brown with olive drab interior. That was simply terrible.

Joe2

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