Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Pagoda Spotting => Topic started by: Garry on July 15, 2019, 01:12:08

Title: Aussie Spotted
Post by: Garry on July 15, 2019, 01:12:08

First sighting of the lost Pagoda


Near San Marcos. CA  yesterday apparently.  Minus one brake light, now fixed.

Title: Re: Aussie Spotted
Post by: Benz Dr. on July 15, 2019, 04:44:48

And very law abiding too.

Title: Re: Aussie Spotted
Post by: Garry on July 15, 2019, 06:33:24

Dan I have enough trouble confusing the locals without attracting the local law enforcement to us.

Title: Re: Aussie Spotted
Post by: ja17 on July 15, 2019, 13:55:32

Happy Motoring Gary, and keep on the right side of the road. :)

Title: Re: Aussie Spotted
Post by: Benz Dr. on July 15, 2019, 15:21:54

He was going 1 MPH over the speed limit. Better watch it.........

Title: Re: Aussie Spotted
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on July 15, 2019, 16:39:04

Garry,

I know you will not do what I did in 1981 when I was 3 months in Whyalla South Australia on a project at BHP’s steel plant. In the 2nd week I was there I turned right coming out from the gas station against oncoming traffic, upsetting quite a few drivers. Also one day in my first week I got into my rented car on the left hand side, I noticed some people starring at me so I quickly opened the glove box pretending I was looking for something. Then I got out and entered the car on the right hand side after all that’s were the steering wheel was. :)

Safe travels always, cheers,

Dieter

Title: Re: Aussie Spotted
Post by: Benz Dr. on July 15, 2019, 16:59:03

I've driven RHD cars before and I was always going to the wrong side to drive. Two things I found difficult: passing big trucks and backing up out of my shop. I found it difficult to recon where my left rear tire was from what would normally be the passenger seat.

Title: Re: Aussie Spotted
Post by: Mike Hughes on July 16, 2019, 20:40:24

The first time I drive my RHD MGB after a being in storage all winter I find myself depressing the clutch and shifting the window crank from 1st to 2nd...

Title: Re: Aussie Spotted
Post by: badali on July 16, 2019, 23:49:26

Now for the grand adventure.  Enjoy your travels!