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It's that time again
« on: September 19, 2021, 21:13:26 »
 We celebrated our SL's 53rd year of ownership today with a nice  top down ride. Beautiful day here finally after a hellish summer of heat, fire and choking smoke. We actually had a bit of rain last night but which freshened things up a bit. I joined this forum 11 years ago and have posted these "Birthday" photos just about every year. I am sure some of you think "Well, he just took dozens of photo all at once and just put a different number in the windshield". I assure you I did not but realizing that the car and navigator have not changed one bit, perhaps I should have had a picture of me included as I have definitely aged ;D Hope you all continue to enjoy your Pagodas as much as we have.

John
1969 280SL 003820
Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
Original Owner, Purchased September 18, 1968
4 speed manual, PS. 77217 miles
7280 miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010

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Re: It's that time again
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2021, 09:07:16 »
And wishing you and your pagoda many more!
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Re: It's that time again
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2021, 16:15:13 »
Looking great, John.  Many happy returns!!
Ralph

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
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Re: It's that time again
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2021, 17:21:50 »
The beautiful story of 3 souls... :)
Pawel

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Re: It's that time again
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2021, 19:26:42 »
Perhaps it is time for a fall drive to Placerville for lunch!  Let's get that scheduled!
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Re: It's that time again
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2021, 20:06:47 »
Perhaps it is time for a fall drive to Placerville for lunch!  Let's get that scheduled!

Count me in! Maybe a couple others here can join in?

Just last Friday I made the trip to Union Mine HS for an away Football game. Through Cool, Coloma, and El Dorado Hills... Fairly sure I was in 49er's neck of the woods. Gorgeous drive (even in a Chevy Silverado!)
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Re: It's that time again
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2021, 10:43:16 »
We celebrated our SL's 53rd year of ownership today with a nice  top down ride. Beautiful day here finally after a hellish summer of heat, fire and choking smoke. We actually had a bit of rain last night but which freshened things up a bit. I joined this forum 11 years ago and have posted these "Birthday" photos just about every year. I am sure some of you think "Well, he just took dozens of photo all at once and just put a different number in the windshield". I assure you I did not but realizing that the car and navigator have not changed one bit, perhaps I should have had a picture of me included as I have definitely aged ;D Hope you all continue to enjoy your Pagodas as much as we have.

John

53 years? Wow, that's fantastic!!  I thought I was doing well having owned my 230SL for 7 years  :)

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Re: It's that time again
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2021, 14:17:32 »
Count me in as well.
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Re: It's that time again
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2021, 00:57:56 »
I like to join in, as well.

           -David
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