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thelews

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190 SL Convention
« on: September 29, 2011, 23:59:53 »
Thought you guys might like to see some pics from this years 190 SL convention in Virginia.  I had the pleasure of driving a 1970 280 SE Cab, a whole different animal than our 113s.  Made a movie of our ride in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?8666-Convention-Pictures
Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

John - Wisconsin
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual #1543
1961 190 SL 23K miles
1964 Porsche 356
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Re: 190 SL Convention
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2011, 18:26:25 »
Did you drive YOUR 190 SL to the convention?  Looks like many owners did.  How was the drive?
Michael Salemi
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Re: 190 SL Convention
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2011, 19:07:03 »
No I didn't.  And I'm glad I didn't.  There was a fair amount of rain, and mine melts when it gets wet.

I was driving the black W111 convertible that you can see the fender and star in the movie.  Nice car!

There are usually about 30 cars and 100 members at the convention.  I drove mine to Michigan last year.  You might recognize the bridge.
« Last Edit: October 02, 2011, 19:11:28 by thelews »
Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

John - Wisconsin
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual #1543
1961 190 SL 23K miles
1964 Porsche 356
1970 Porsche 911E
1991 BMW 318is
1966 Jaguar XKE
1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750

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Re: 190 SL Convention
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 03:48:07 »
Great pictures and movie. Thanks for sharing.
That picture of yours on the bridge is captivating.
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Re: 190 SL Convention
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2011, 11:58:51 »
You might recognize the bridge.

Yes--I recognize the bridge from photos.  Believe it or not, that's nearly 300 miles and about 4.5 hours drive from Detroit.  I've never been there...

Really nice photo though!
Michael Salemi
Davidson, North Carolina (Charlotte Area) USA
1969 280SL (USA-Spec)
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid "Area 51"
2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
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