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John Betsch - "SADIE"

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Re: Suitcases
« Reply #25 on: March 10, 2021, 17:01:40 »
Nothing like the original but this is what I would call "Bespoke, Period Correct Luggage" that I have in my car.  I get many comments about it matching the car.
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Re: Suitcases
« Reply #26 on: March 10, 2021, 17:21:14 »
Hi, John,

It's beautiful.  The car and the luggage.

Tom Kizer
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Re: Suitcases
« Reply #27 on: March 10, 2021, 20:03:43 »
Nothing like the original but this is what I would call "Bespoke, Period Correct Luggage" that I have in my car.  I get many comments about it matching the car.

Looks wonderful but wouldn’t work for me as that’s Tilly’s seat 🤣🤣🤣

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Re: Suitcases
« Reply #28 on: March 10, 2021, 20:46:20 »
Maybe she can learn to sleep in a suitcase?
No, I’m not being cruel, just practical.
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Re: Suitcases
« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2021, 13:54:16 »
Hi,
The following link was posted in our UK Club forum.  The price was a bit rich for my taste, and besides which the seller won't ship to the UK.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W113-230SL-250SL-280SL-EXTREMELY-RARE-HEPCO-LUGGAGE-SET-/184121411857?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292&fbclid=IwAR0rmaRRqhivbMkUlzK95am5LqSVWYSWS56PFBeCH7qJKwKCWP3mEvbOr2k

Jim.

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Re: Suitcases
« Reply #31 on: March 13, 2021, 22:45:36 »
Maybe she can learn to sleep in a suitcase?
No, I’m not being cruel, just practical.

Well, she does sleep everywhere else 🤣🤣🤣
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Re: Suitcases
« Reply #32 on: April 17, 2021, 12:16:28 »
Here is mine 3 suitcases in the trunk with the original strap Still.