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49er

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54 And Counting
« on: September 26, 2022, 17:40:42 »
We took our car out for drive yesterday to celebrate our 54th year of ownership. Sunday the 18th was actually that day but due to a strange phenomena for us here in California, it rained, so we kept it in the garage. The car ran great and it got a fill up of some very expensive premium gasoline as a nice present. We explored our new home’s surrounding area roads and it was nice not having to worry so much about deer jumping in front of us as was the case from where we moved from. I still enjoy driving this car so much, and as long as the left (clutch) leg holds out I plan on doing so for many more years. 

John
1969 280SL 003820
Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
Original Owner, Purchased September 18, 1968
4 speed manual, PS. 77094 miles
7157 miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010

AdelaidePagoda

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Re: 54 And Counting
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2022, 22:31:57 »
Happy Birthday!
Gorgeous car and a fantastic provenance. Glad to hear that I am not the only one that does not take the car out in the rain 😀
Dave Cleghorn
January 1964 230SL 4SPD Power Steering
050 050 Black Soft top, Red Leather interior
Italian delivered/ Germany/ Florida/ Boston/ Sydney/ Adelaide (5th owner)

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Re: 54 And Counting
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2022, 22:55:31 »
It may have rained the day before but judging from the color of the sky in your picture one would never know.  You certainly picked the right day to celebrate, John.  Happy 54th anniversary and many happy returns!
Ralph

1969 280SL, 4 Speed Manual, Dark Olive (291H), Parchment Leather (256), Dark Green Soft Top (747)
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
2007 BMW 328xi (E90)
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Re: 54 And Counting
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2022, 00:08:13 »
You've maintained this car in such beautiful condition!  It is a real testament of your dedication and appreciation for a finely designed and built automobile.  Congratulations on this milestone. 
~Len

1971 280 SL
576G red/251 Beige
4 speed manual
Family owned since new (father —> son)