Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jonny B on October 04, 2008, 13:49:49

Title: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: Jonny B on October 04, 2008, 13:49:49

I just got the September issue of Mercedes Enthusiast (published in the UK). There is a Pagoda on the cover and an article in the magazine about restoration shop in the UK. I have not had a chance to read through it yet, but wanted to let you all know about it.

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: JamesL on October 04, 2008, 14:57:58

It's a "Silchester Pagoda".

Not everyone here has had a great experience with Silchester Garage but it's a nice write-up.

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: Eryck on October 06, 2008, 06:11:40

Thanks. I'll look out for it.  The Pagoda is also on the cover of Classic Cars Magazine (www.classiccarsmagazine.co.uk) November Issue.  The cover says "Don't miss out on this appreciating statement of style".

It is interesting that the author's view is that the 280sl's are the best, then the 250sl's and then the 230sl's.  Reasons cited were mainly mechanical and engineering...

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: Ulfi on October 09, 2008, 05:10:32

Everytime I go flying, I always pick up a classic car mag at the airport as a ritual - luckily I'm off to Zürich on Tuesday and can't wait...

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: Martijn on October 09, 2008, 08:54:01

Last Saturday I was at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. While waiting for my flight I always take a look at the (car) magazines in the newsstand. Apparently just like Ulfi.

Of course I had to buy the Classic Car magazine. It's a nice article of seven pages about the Pagoda, but most of it we already know.

If someone is interested in the article and isn't able to buy this issue, I could it send to you. I have made a color scan in PDF-format. The 3 megabyte file is too large to post here, but just send me an email and you will receive it shortly.

Martijn

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/Martijn/2008109104755_Classiccars.JPG)

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: Kemal on October 09, 2008, 15:38:43

Yes please Martijin, [ I will certainly try to get hold of a copy ]

Thank you,
Kemal

280Sl
Manual LHD 69

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: Richard Madison on October 10, 2008, 03:15:03

Moderator RM: [originally posted by Gilles82. Moved to this earlier thread]

Choose your Mercedes Pagoda SL
   
While other classics have ramped up in price, the Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda has seen more discreet increases. That makes it a better choice than ever for those who value quality and subtle elegance over showmanship
(http://www.classiccarsmagazine.co.uk/images/issues_covers/CC_Nov08_Cover_225.jpg)
(http://www.classiccarsmagazine.co.uk/images/issues_images/CC_Nov08_MercSL_225.jpg)

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: JamesL on October 11, 2008, 00:41:08

Ah but they blaspheme....

280 is the one to have although 250 rarity value helps keep prices high.

They drove a 230 manual, no PS and sort of hated it - compared to the manual/PS 250 and Auto/PS 280...

And the values they quote are top - £50k+ is top dealer price for a car.  Especially as there's no bankers left to buy them

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: Khurram Darugar on October 11, 2008, 06:56:11

The signal red car on the cover is the late Roger Edwards personal car.

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on October 15, 2008, 22:18:44

Was this issue of classic cars UK just released? I have a borders near me and I did not see it on the stand, if it has a picture of a Pagoda you know I will pick it up and investigate.
Not sure if it is a October or November issue?

Bob Geco

Title: Re: Pagoda on the Cover
Post by: JamesL on October 16, 2008, 00:05:01

It came out here at the end of last month. So the cover says November!
(http://www.classiccarsmagazine.co.uk/images/issues_covers/CC_Nov08_Cover_225.jpg)