Pagoda SL Group

Off Topic => Other cars => Topic started by: RobSirg on December 15, 2019, 05:51:58

Title: New (old) model MB?
Post by: RobSirg on December 15, 2019, 05:51:58

Can someone help me identify this Mercedes?
Seemed to be a few models ;D

Title: Re: New (old) model MB?
Post by: MikeSimon on December 15, 2019, 17:22:32

These are two different ones, aren't they?
The first one looks like an older "G" model, quite a bit modified. The second one looks like an old 60s truck or bus.
I think they are both heavily modified to be used as people transporters in some 3rd world country.

Title: Re: New (old) model MB?
Post by: RobSirg on December 15, 2019, 18:32:22

Photo’s were taken from Manila.

They are called “Jeepney’s” which is kind of their form of public transport.

The locals like to do them up by throwing on a Mercedes Star and the like. Even saw a few with makeshift Rolls Royce fronts  ;D

Title: Re: New (old) model MB?
Post by: Raymond on December 16, 2019, 02:02:25

Photo’s were taken from Manila.
I guess that explains why they are sideways.  Manilla is so near the equator. 

Title: Re: New (old) model MB?
Post by: Cees Klumper on December 16, 2019, 03:17:20

These are no doubt disguised new models being road tested.

Title: Re: New (old) model MB?
Post by: RobSirg on December 16, 2019, 13:26:52

Sorry All,

I sent those photos from my phone when I was in Manila - and they are truly awful.

Hopefully these are better. The one known as "REGINE" (jeepney 2) also has an MB hood ornament (Star) but it is hard to see - somewhat lost in the background.