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Title: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: waltklatt on December 19, 2006, 08:27:45

Was driving the local streets and stumbled across this sad looking 1971 280SL stashed in a carport.
Stuff piled on top in front and hidden behind some junk.  Still didn't escape my prying eyes.
I will need to sum up enough courage to inquire about the car.
Sorry for the blurry picture.
Happy Pagodalidays to all!
Walter
1967 220SL-diesel

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Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: joelj on December 19, 2006, 09:04:34

hi walter,
cool let us know how it goes :)

joel

1969 280sl auto
White exterior
Blue interior

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: BABAK on December 19, 2006, 13:37:53

nice find walt . Thats amazing .

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: bsimaz on December 28, 2006, 12:06:31

I wouldn't need any coaxing to ask about that.  Storm up to the front door.

Hope it gets saved.

Bill Simaz
'66 230sl
Back on the Road

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: Jonny B on December 28, 2006, 13:10:30

What size diesel will you end up putting in this one????

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: waltklatt on December 28, 2006, 16:11:35

Well, I did drop by and got as far as the front door.  But stopped there as I heard some vicious barking from several dogs behind that thin barrier of wood you would call a door.  
I think I will wait till a good time and drive my 220SL there and show the owner what can happen to his car in capable hands.  
And nah, Johnny, this one will keep it's gas engine in there.  Maybe put one of pagoda starved wannabes in touch with the owner and hopefully get a good german Spaten beer out of the deal.
Walter
1967 220SL-diesel

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: cth350 on January 01, 2007, 08:35:27

mistake.  Drive up in the rattiest thing you can find that's non-mb.  Ask about the MG in the carport and let then correct you.  Don't show up with more than 50$ in cash on you and if you like what you see, leave a deposit and get a receipt.

Go back 2 weeks later with your 220SL and show then what you did over nights and weekends. -CTH

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: bsimaz on January 16, 2007, 13:01:11

Walt,  

Any update on your 'find'.   Interested in how it turned out.



Bill Simaz
'66 230sl
Back on the Road

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: nick350 on January 30, 2007, 13:15:07

can you ask them how much they want for the basket with the handle. Go upto $10.

thanks

Nick

Nick350
r107 SL red

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: LFrank on February 06, 2007, 12:08:27

Walt

Did you spot this car in upper n.w. DC by chance?

LFrank
Washington DC
65 230 sl - auto
DB334/Hellblau

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: waltklatt on February 06, 2007, 12:57:02

Lanier,
Yes it is in DC in the northwest quadrant.
Do you know the car and owner?  Have you tried to buy the car from them?
It is located near my parents place.
Walter
1967 220SL-diesel

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: waltklatt on February 06, 2007, 12:58:24

Nick, Umm, is that all you are interested in?  The basket?  Maybe you're onto something here.  Keys might be in there along with the title.  Heehee.
Walter
1967 220SL-diesel

Title: Re: Is this a barnfind?
Post by: waltklatt on February 06, 2007, 15:15:55

Lanier,
Tried to send you an email off list, but it bounced.
Can you email me offlist?
Thanks,
Walter
1967 220SL-diesel