Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => W11x chassis cars => Topic started by: w113dude on December 04, 2012, 17:43:10

Title: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: w113dude on December 04, 2012, 17:43:10
I have been working on this 1966 250se coupe project for the last year or so on and off, The owner has had it since new, but it was in storage for 24 years, Nothing on the car worked but it was a rust free example & after a lot of work I mean a lot of work now it's on the road, I have to say despite all the frustrations that one has to endure during restoration it's so gratifying seeing go off to it's home, I'm sure the owner will have many years of fun driving in this classic.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: Louis on December 04, 2012, 17:48:28
Glad another one is back on the road...... ;D
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: Jordan on December 04, 2012, 22:32:10
What a beauty.  You did a fantastic job.  I see Quebec plates.
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: franjo_66 on December 04, 2012, 22:39:19
Looks amazing Shaun, testament to some great work on your part no doubt.

I would love to have a 280SE 3.5 in my garage one day.....................
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: Flyair on December 04, 2012, 22:52:39
Real beauty. Congratulations. Is the color 172 H?
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: w113dude on December 04, 2012, 23:55:04
Thanks everyone,
Yes the car took about 350 hours of (labor of love) to get it to this stage, I did all the work including the paint job (lots of sanding) the owners will have this coupe parked in a beautiful heated garage in their country home north of Montreal the kind that has a round about at the end of driveway in front of the house, couldn't imagine this beauty going to a better place, and yes Stan the color is 172H metallic two stage paint.
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: Bonnyboy on December 05, 2012, 00:58:08
That is a beautiful car alright.   There is a 1969 280SE coupe that is advertised locally on Craigslist - http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nvn/cto/3369917248.html  - that is in my neighbourhood.  Everytime I drive by it I stop and stare and see something that I missed noticing before - absolutley gorgeous cars for all angles. 

That car calls out "road trip" in a big way.
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: Benz Dr. on December 05, 2012, 02:09:42
The 111/112 Coupes and Cabs are fantastic Milestone cars. Probably a better car than a 113 in a number of ways but I'd take either one.
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: 71Beige280SL on December 05, 2012, 12:00:47
I have always loved the interior wood and the classic front end...grill, headlights and fog lights. A beautiful car!
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: wwheeler on December 08, 2012, 06:12:44
Way to go Shaun! I have said many times that I wish I had a 250 SE. All of the shiny interior chrome and BEAUTIFUL (yes in caps) wood binnacle. That is a great example and a good color combination.
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: m300cab on December 11, 2012, 21:27:38
Cheers!
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: GermanAutoTops on December 13, 2012, 18:52:45
Very nicely done Shaun
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: w113dude on December 13, 2012, 23:48:52
Very nicely done Shaun
Hey John,

How is it going?
I just talked to the owners of this car, the owners got to see the car for the fist time today since dropping it off at my place 14 months ago(were away and just got back). they were shocked by the transformation, loved the interior in particular. Thanks to you.

Starting in a few weeks will be turn for my w113.

Cheers, and talk to you soon.
Title: Re: Another W111 classic back on the road,
Post by: GermanAutoTops on December 18, 2012, 22:35:52
 
Hey John,

How is it going?
I just talked to the owners of this car, the owners got to see the car for the fist time today since dropping it off at my place 14 months ago(were away and just got back). they were shocked by the transformation, loved the interior in particular. Thanks to you.

Starting in a few weeks will be turn for my w113.

Cheers, and talk to you soon.

Hi Shaun,

Were just getting ready to close production for the holidays and we will be back at the begining of the year. I really like the way this car came out if mine comes out with that kind of paint job I will be thrilled as well.