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66andBlue

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Last time together
« on: April 27, 2023, 05:31:34 »
Drove the red 230SL today to the shipping company's terminal (CFR Classic) to start its journey to Rotterdam and then participate in the 60 Year celebration in Nürnberg. John Bernardi kindly followed behind and then we drove back together.
Here is a photo of the siblings together for a last time. The 230SL will stay in the family after the event.
Alfred
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Re: Last time together
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2023, 12:46:16 »
Al,

I guess it's off to a new and exciting chapter for that beauty.  It's been said before, and so true, that we're just temporary custodians of these cars.  I'm sure your family will take great care of it.  Are you lucky enough to have plans on attending the big 60th birthday party in Nurnberg??
Rodd

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Peter van Es

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Re: Last time together
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2023, 15:03:59 »
Look forward to seeing you in Nurnberg Alfred. You can also leave the red beauty with me!
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Re: Last time together
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2023, 21:50:22 »
Leaving it with you? Makes sense since the trunk can hold at least two more cases of your favorites.  ;D
Perhaps while in Nürnberg we can negotiate short term rentals for replenishing runs to Ribeauvillé
Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
1966 230SL automatic 334G light blue (sold)
1968 280SL automatic (now 904G midnight blue)

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Re: Last time together
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2023, 10:43:25 »
I have no recollection of that particular happening...
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