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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: lurtch on October 18, 2019, 18:23:27

Title: Is this guidebook worth buying?
Post by: lurtch on October 18, 2019, 18:23:27

Hello All,

I know there are at least five so-called Pagoda guidebooks available. It seems that this Chris Bass guy is a Brit, but I cannot track down his credentials concerning our cars. The Amazon Books site has NO reviews for this book, or this author.

Should I hold out for a better version of a guidebook?  And, if he is such a renowned "expert" WHY would he refer to these these cars as Coupe's"?  Is that just a linguistic thing?

Larry in CA

Title: Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
Post by: Mike Hughes on October 18, 2019, 21:14:40

Quote from: lurtch on October 18, 2019, 18:23:27

... if he is such a renowned "expert" WHY would he refer to these these cars as Coupe's"?  Is that just a linguistic thing?

Since the California Coupe does not have a soft top, it was not considered by DB to be a "roadster."

Title: Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
Post by: WRe on October 19, 2019, 07:38:28

Hi,
here you find some (English) reviews of this book: https://www.amazon.de/Mercedes-Benz-Pagoda-230-280SL/dp/1845841131/ref=sr_1_8?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=Pagoda+buyers+guide&qid=1571470356&sr=8-8.
...WRe

Title: Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
Post by: su8pack1 on October 19, 2019, 14:09:39

A lot cheaper on Amazon.

Title: Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
Post by: Tyler S on October 19, 2019, 15:23:49

Here are 3 other books to consider. Take everything with a grain of salt. They all have some mis-information in them.

Title: Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
Post by: lowpad on October 21, 2019, 22:36:47

I made the mistake of buying -- it's utterly useless.  Some marginal photos of a rotted car with very generic buying tips.

Title: Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
Post by: Shvegel on October 24, 2019, 00:35:40

Most of the books give you the same history of the car and a few pictures that you could take at any decent car show.  There is a wealth of knowledge here if you are looking to buy a car.

Title: Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
Post by: stickandrudderman on October 24, 2019, 21:48:57

If I thought there was any money in it I would write such a book.

Title: Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
Post by: MikeSimon on October 24, 2019, 22:26:14

Quote from: stickandrudderman on October 24, 2019, 21:48:57

If I thought there was any money in it I would write such a book.

Unfortunately, only those who expect to make money write such books. People who really know about the subject and have a passion for it, do not! If they would, you would get something worthwhile having! 8) 8)