Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: mbpaul on March 12, 2023, 21:35:34
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Took my 230SL for a drive today. Odometer turned 56,000 miles which is actual mileage since new. Ran great! Never missed a beat! Hard to believe it is 57 years old. Might sell it some time but I enjoy driving it too much even think of selling now.
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Congratulations on that mile stone. Your car is just getting broken in. I believe you are the original owner of that car? I am in the same boat although mine will have its 55th birthday in sept. I know it will have a new owner some day, hopefully one of my children, but i still enjoy the occasional drive too much to start thinking of saying good bye to it.
John
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Yes, that is correct. We bought it new in February, 1966. Also unrestored except for an almost flawless professional paint job.
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……Odometer turned 56,000 miles which is actual mileage since new. Ran great! Never missed a beat! Hard to believe it is 57 years old……
Congratulations on 57 years of ownership! I dare say you must be the “plank owner” among us for longevity in driving a single owner Pagoda. John (49er) is not far behind.
My car passed the 54 year mark a month ago and the odometer will cross 55,000 miles on the next outing. These cars continue to be such a great pleasure to drive well after their 50th birthday!
Are there other 50 year owners here?
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Not quite yet. 41 years here.