Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Dudlow on June 13, 2016, 11:59:37

Title: New members first post !
Post by: Dudlow on June 13, 2016, 11:59:37

Hello to all.

A few pictures of my new to me 1967 250sl.  I have been looking for a year or so, and this seems to be in very nice condition. I am looking forward to driving the car both in the UK and around Europe.
This looks like a great site for information, and I'm sure I will have plenty of questions to ask over time.

Thanks.

Title: Re: New members first post !
Post by: Dudlow on June 13, 2016, 12:03:31

Sorry, did not do it correctly before.
More pictures.

Title: Re: New members first post !
Post by: Dudlow on June 13, 2016, 12:04:30

Sorry again............... I'm posting in the wrong section  !!

Title: Re: New members first post !
Post by: 49er on June 13, 2016, 16:13:23

Welcome and your 250SL looks beautiful. I had a 250 before I had to replace it my current 280 (long story) and really liked that car. Have fun and enjoy your "new" car.

John

Title: Re: New members first post !
Post by: cfm65@me.com on June 13, 2016, 16:21:38

Hi Dudlow,
Welcome to the forum.  Looks like a nice clean car and I wish you many miles of happy motoring and lots of fun. You will find lots of helpful info here.
I also have a 'new' 250 SL, which will require a lot more that a little TLC.
I am presently in the UK visiting our new grandson for a few weeks.
Regards
Chris

Title: Re: New members first post !
Post by: Cees Klumper on June 13, 2016, 16:30:10

Welcome from France, car looks very nice, I'm jealous of how tidy the engine bay looks. Happy motoring and ask away if you need something.

Title: Re: New members first post !
Post by: stickandrudderman on June 13, 2016, 20:01:30

Hello Dudlow, how's your engine work coming along? ;)

Title: Re: New members first post !
Post by: Dudlow on June 13, 2016, 22:25:33

Thanks for all your kind comments.

Engine work at a standstill at the moment while we await a part from the factory. Hopefully it wont be long now.
As with all elderly cars they need good regular use, and my engine has suffered as a result of under use over the past ten years or so. I did more miles in the first week of ownership (480m) than the car had done in the entire past seven years.
Its fine keeping a car in a carcoon wrapped up in cotton wool, sure keeps them shiny, but use it or loose it as regards the engine.