1965 230SL

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Here's a few more images of the 230SL.  These are such great automobiles.  As with beautiful people, it's hard not to stare!
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Tony M
1965 230SL (Auto)

[Douglas]

Nice Pagoda, Tony. I agree about the beauty of these cars. Most cars you own grow more boring over time, but I find that I appreciate the lines of these cars more & more every year.
If I can offer one suggestion about yours it would be to twist (carefully) your gooseneck mirror to change its position. I believe the sknny part of the mirror is supposed to be closer to the body, not the other way around as you have it.
This stands to reason since your outside mirror should help you to widen your field of vision the further you look away from your own car.
Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #018260

[Bob G]

Beautifull Car, even after 36 years the design still is fresh and civilized.
Bob Geco

[n/a]

Douglas
Thanks for the kind words and advice on the mirror.  Applying a little geometry proves your observation correct.  I immediately ran out to the garage and gave it a 180 degrees.
Obviously, I'm new to 113's but I'm learning something everyday, like mirror orientation, and loving every minute of it.

quote:Originally posted by Douglas

Nice Pagoda, Tony. I agree about the beauty of these cars. Most cars you own grow more boring over time, but I find that I appreciate the lines of these cars more & more every year.
If I can offer one suggestion about yours it would be to twist (carefully) your gooseneck mirror to change its position. I believe the sknny part of the mirror is supposed to be closer to the body, not the other way around as you have it.
This stands to reason since your outside mirror should help you to widen your field of vision the further you look away from your own car.
Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #018260

Tony M
1965 230SL (Auto)