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49er

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So, two original owners go into a bar......
« on: August 15, 2025, 20:39:45 »
I couldn't come up with a good title so thought this would get some attention. We had a small community car show yesterday and I invited two Pagoda Forum members, Jim and Kathy who have recently moved from Southern CA to a neighborhood a few miles from us. As Kathy is an original owner as well (since may '71) we had an immediate connection and both agreed how smart we were in our choice of automobiles back then and how lucky each of our spouses are:-). There are a few things Jim needs sort out with Kathy's Pagoda to get it adjusted to the slightly "warmer" climate here so their car stayed home on this trip but we will get together again soon for some side by side photos. In the mean time, attached are a couple of photos of our car from yesterday. It always loves having it 's picture taken.

John

PS We didn't go into a bar,  just our community club house for coffee and donuts.
1969 280SL 003820
Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
Original Owner, Purchased September 18, 1968
4 speed manual, PS. 77K+miles
7K+ miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010

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Re: So, two original owners go into a bar......
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2025, 22:34:27 »
If you know you know...  Looks wonderful.

Ian
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Re: So, two original owners go into a bar......
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2025, 13:36:48 »
Still looking great, John!

Is that a “For Sale” sign on the windshield?  ;)
Ralph

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Re: So, two original owners go into a bar......
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2025, 15:23:08 »
Very funny Ralph.   ;D
Hey any of you, John, Bonnyboy, and/or Ralph, making it to the Pagodafest in Tenn in September?
It will be great seeing you guys if you are joining in on the fun.
Take care,
Mark
1970 280 SL Automatic, USA version, Grey-Blue (906G/906G), Blue leather (245)
1968 SS396 Camaro Convertible (owned since 1977 -- my first car :D)
1984 Porsche Euro Carrera coupe, LSD, SlateBlueMet/Blue
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Re: So, two original owners go into a bar......
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2025, 17:25:01 »
Hi Ralph, Not for sale just a brief little Fact sheet about the car. I have a copy of the original Bill of Sale and the window sticker on the car too and that always seems to get the most reaction from people, Especially those driving late model Mercedes. "You only paid that?????"  And sorry Mark, much as I would love to attend I won't be there.  I still regret not making it to the Pagoda Fest 2019 that was down in So Cal.

John
1969 280SL 003820
Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
Original Owner, Purchased September 18, 1968
4 speed manual, PS. 77K+miles
7K+ miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010

 

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