Author Topic: Pagoda hits Front Cover (Again) (Read 7892 times)

Naj ✝︎ · « **on:** March 15, 2008, 08:05:24 »

naj

68 280SL

Anfinn · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2008, 08:16:50 »

280SL also on the cover of the March issue of Motor Klassik (Das Oldtimermagazin).
The article inside does a comparison between the 280SL and a Triumph TR6 for som strange

reason.

Anfinn E
1970 280 auto
Saab 9-5 Estate

Kemal · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2008, 15:32:46 »

Hi naj,

Is there much to read on the Pagoda, as I might be worth me getting my hands on a copy ? [ How ? ]

Thanks
kemal
280SL
Manual LHD 69

Naj ✝︎ · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2008, 16:53:00 »

quote:
Originally posted by kemal shah

Hi naj,

Is there much to read on the Pagoda, as I might be worth me getting my hands on a copy ? [ How ? ]

Thanks
kemal
280SL
Manual LHD 69

No, not much and nothing new....

PM me your address and I can send you a subscription card.
Its a quarterly and not expensive.

naj

68 280SL

J. Huber · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2008, 18:37:07 »

Is that B. Possel's new color? Light Ivory?

James
63 230SL

bpossel · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2008, 05:19:02 »

Hi James, I was wondering the same thing...

I know that lighting plays a HUGH role on color tones, but I hope my light ivory color looks more white than tan when its finished (some day...). The bodyshop is still working on it and they dont seem to be in any hurry. Friday they were out playing golf and no work was done on my car, or others sitting in their shop[

!].
I just need to be patient...
Bob

quote:
Originally posted by J. Huber

Is that B. Possel's new color? Light Ivory?

James
63 230SL

bpossel (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL / '97 E320

Mark280SL · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2008, 09:02:52 »

Hi Bob,

My 1970 280 SL is light Ivory with the cognac interior. It has a fairly recent good quality finish on it. Before I saw it in person for the first time the photos sent to me all appeared much different, I was sure the car was white!! which was the color I was looking for. Most of the photos I have taken of it since show the color much more accurately so the camera and lighting have a lot to do with it.

In my case because I was really looking for a white car I had to get use to the light ivory color in my buying decision. This cover shot appears to be pretty close to how my car looks in person. At the end of the day I'm very happy with the color, I think it suits the car well.

Mark

quote:
Originally posted by bpossel

Hi James, I was wondering the same thing...
I know that lighting plays a HUGH role on color tones, but I hope my light ivory color looks more white than tan when its finished (some day...). The bodyshop is still working on it and they dont seem to be in any hurry. Friday they were out playing golf and no work was done on my car, or others sitting in their shop[!].
I just need to be patient...
Bob

quote:
Originally posted by J. Huber

Is that B. Possel's new color? Light Ivory?

James
63 230SL

bpossel (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL / '97 E320

dhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2008, 10:28:24 »

quote:
The article inside does a comparison between the 280SL and a Triumph TR6 for some strange reason.

Yes.
I guess the Toyota pickup originally scheduled wasn't available!

Anfinn · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2008, 12:22:47 »

dhunter: I take it you mean the comparison should have been Toyota pick-up vs. TR6 :|

Anfinn E
1970 280 auto
Saab 9-5 Estate

Bob G · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2008, 22:37:45 »

Does anyone know of any international news stands in Long Beach ,california
that carry the Mercedes-Benz Classic. I would like to get a copy of this issue,
and a copy of Motor Klassik with test between the Triumph & the 280SL.?

would anyone have an extra copy they could sell me?

Thanks
Bob Geco

Jonny B · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2008, 06:41:29 »

Bob G. You should be able to pick a copy up at the Classic Center in Irvine.
In my area, NE Ohio, Barnes and Noble carry the magazine, but they still do not have the new issue.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

AGT · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2008, 08:27:44 »

Bob

E-mail me your address off line and I should be delighted to send you my copy.

Regards
Andrew

JamesL · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2008, 08:34:14 »

Little snippet in the back...

Next issue they are taking a RHD Pagoda around Ireland....

waltklatt · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2008, 11:40:16 »

Another article, albeit short one, in the Classic and Sports Car magazine, dated March 2008.
On pages 44-45, about Nick Kisch's collection and his real 280SL.
Walter
1967 220SL- diesel

KevinC · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2008, 16:47:34 »

I would guess this is 670 Light ivory BUT the long shadows in the pic suggest its late in the day and in natural sunlight towards dusk the color does appear "darker". This said, at high noon, it appears almost white. I would never call it "tan" or "yellow", however.

quote:
Originally posted by bpossel

Hi James, I was wondering the same thing...
I know that lighting plays a HUGH role on color tones, but I hope my light ivory color looks more white than tan when its finished (some day...). The bodyshop is still working on it and they dont seem to be in any hurry. Friday they were out playing golf and no work was done on my car, or others sitting in their shop[!].
I just need to be patient...
Bob

quote:
Originally posted by J. Huber

Is that B. Possel's new color? Light Ivory?

James
63 230SL

bpossel (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL / '97 E320

Kevin Caputo
Hampden, MA
1967 230 SL Automatic
670 Light Ivory
113 Bronze/Brown MB Tex

Ben · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2008, 05:33:58 »

quote:
Originally posted by Tosh

Little snippet in the back...

Next issue they are taking a RHD Pagoda around Ireland....

..........yes this car is belong to a friend of mine, a nice silver '64 230SL. The Classic Centre contacted him and made arrangements. He was treated very well indeed on the trip !

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'68 280SE Coupe W111

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2008, 14:03:06 »

Couldn't tell from the tiny pic if it was a white one or not - thought it might have been you, Ben!

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

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #17 on:** June 09, 2008, 17:14:41 »

The promised Irish driving tour in a Pagoda SL feature in the new Mercedes Benz Classic (02 2008) is a good'un. Leave it to the Germans to find an Irish country house and restaurant (Tinakilly) that does a smashing lamb recipe that includes Black Forest ham as an ingredient! Sounds yummy, might have to try making it myself!

philmas · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:38:50 »

I know this is a bit OOT, but did anyone read this article about"how to treat cracks in plastic dashboards "?

News:

Author Topic: Pagoda hits Front Cover (Again) (Read 7892 times)

Anfinn

bpossel

dhunter

Anfinn

Bob G

KevinC

Ben