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68COUP

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68COUP
« on: May 26, 2025, 15:28:20 »
My car has just won the Best in Class (for the third time) at the Keels and Wheels show in Houston, Texas. This win was particularly satisfying, as it beat out a mint condition 1957 300SL Roadster!

lreppond

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Re: 68COUP
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2025, 00:51:36 »
Beautiful and congrats on the win.  It’s obviously a car that has been showered with attention and care.   

Although the steering wheel may not be OEM , it is gives a truly bespoke quality to the interior.  I’m assuming it’s covered in leather but I’m wondering if it interferes with the horn ring?  Also is the bottom portion where wheel connects to hub) painted or covered in leather as well?   Never seen one look so good. 
« Last Edit: May 27, 2025, 00:57:08 by lreppond »
~Len

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576G red/251 Beige
4 speed manual
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TJMart

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Re: 68COUP
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2025, 14:38:59 »
Congrats!! Very Nice!
Tony
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Leester

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Re: 68COUP
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2025, 16:14:51 »
Well done. Beautiful car all around but what caught my attention is the AC Evaporator. Can you let us know where you sourced it? TIA
Lee Backus
1970 280SL
1963 220SE Cabriolet
1978 450SL - sent off to son in Shenandoah Valley
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Jack the Knife

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Re: 68COUP
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2025, 17:08:33 »
Well done. Beautiful car all around but what caught my attention is the AC Evaporator. Can you let us know where you sourced it? TIA

Seconding Lee, the AC apparatus looks nice, more like what's in a W111
1964 230SL "Blue Note" -- #009785
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Re: 68COUP
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2025, 03:39:02 »
Which blue is it?
John Krystowski
Avon Ohio
1968 Euro 280sl under restoration
2016 Jag F-Type R sold june 2021
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS For sale
2008 E350
2007 GL 450
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