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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: mario on January 11, 2017, 15:46:30

Title: W113 article on Petrolicious
Post by: mario on January 11, 2017, 15:46:30

I came across this piece yesterday on Petrolicious.com.  A nice read.
http://petrolicious.com/i-put-800-miles-on-a-mercedes-230sl-w113-and-fell-in-love

Title: Re: W113 article on Petrolicious
Post by: Jonny B on January 11, 2017, 16:22:02

Very fun read.

Wonder now, if I can go pootling around SoCal.....?

Title: Re: W113 article on Petrolicious
Post by: JamesL on January 12, 2017, 11:35:37

I grew up near Somerleyton Hall and my car resides about 15 miles from there in the winter months...
Nice article and as ever with Petrolicious, beautifully photographed.

I do always find it odd that the 230 is written up as being nippier than the "heavy" 280. Not driven a 230 but I guess comparing a non PS manual with a PS/Auto in any guise is comparatively a lot of weight to move... (125kg difference being hauled by an additional 20bhp) and keeping a manual high in the rev range is easier...

Title: Re: W113 article on Petrolicious
Post by: RobSirg on January 12, 2017, 11:39:59

I enjoyed reading this for 2 reasons :

1. Because I am restoring a 4 speed (280SL) which I look forward to driving when its done (6 months if I'm lucky),and

2. The comparison to my recent purchase (a 1967 Alfa "Duetto") which actually arrives in 2 days time (from the UK) - its been a long wait and I hope to drive it in about 1 week's time after customs clearance, etc.

all good :)