Author Topic: 280SL FS in CT  (Read 2141 times)

lowpad

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280SL FS in CT
« on: August 23, 2019, 23:57:19 »
Sharing this 280 on offer from Dragone.  I’m sure M. Bracq would be unhappy about the aftermarket side-impact strips.  Perhaps they are just glued on, but I fear not .... Like the vintage hammer in the tool kit!

I have no involvement in this sale.

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1966 230SL (6/66 build)
French export
4-speed manual
158 Exterior / 040 Hardtop
2001 SLK230
1996 Porsche 993
1991 Acura NSX

mrfatboy

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Re: 280SL FS in CT
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2019, 04:36:32 »
Lol  A pagoda hammer? 🤣

Is it a Heyco MC Hammer editition? 🤪
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Re: 280SL FS in CT
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2019, 18:57:57 »
There is at least one other Pagoda in the world with similar side trim.  See the pictures posted here by fellow member France some time ago taken at a well known European event.  I don't know which is worse on the Blue 280SL, the extra side trim or the fuzzy seat covers. ::)

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=26265.msg188246#msg188246

The BenzWorld R/C107 SL/SLC Forum has a long running thread entitled, "The Official BW107 Hall of Shame," for posting such pictures.  Hopefully we don't have enough examples for such a thread.
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1969 280SL, 4 Speed Manual, Dark Olive (291H), Parchment Leather (256), Dark Green Soft Top (747)
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