Pagoda World Index

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ISSUE 1 - June 2003

Editor-in-Chief: Rodd Masteller

Features:

2 - Contents and Information
3 - The Officers' Quarters
4 - Readers Respond
5 - Keeping the Star Shining - by Robert Geco
6 - Mercedes History: The Pagoda Turns 40 - by Cees Klumper
8 - Biography: Gottlieb Daimler - from the Daimler Media Archives
21 - Group Events
22 - Member Benefits
23 - Classifieds

In This Issue:

12 - An Interview with John Olson - by Rodd Masteller
15 - Living with a Pagoda in New York City - by Samuel Ruggles
17 - Max Hoffman, Importer of an Age - by Richard Madison
19 - A Constellation of 216 Stars - by Albert de la Torre Chavalera

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ISSUE 2 - September 2003

Editor-in-Chief: Rodd Masteller

Features:

2 - Contents and Information
3 - The Officers' Quarters
4 - Readers Respond
5 - Keeping the Star Shining - by Robert Geco
7 - Biography: Karl Benz - from the Daimler Media Archives
22 - Pagoda Trivia - by Douglas Kim
22 - Member Benefits
22 - Next Issue
23 - Events
23 - Classifieds

In This Issue:

10 - Greatest Pagoda Racing Victory - by Albert de la Torre
11 - North American Tech Session - by John Olson
12 - Installing an Oil Pressure Failure Alarm - by Tom Sargeant
15 - Unique 230 SL Shown - by Rodd Masteller, photos by Steven Heller
16 - The Best Pagoda Model in the World - by Albert de la Torre, photos by Manuel Olive Sans and Joan Carles Orengo
19 - The World's Fastest Pagoda Driver: An Interview with David Coulthard - by Albert de la Torre

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ISSUE 3 - December 2003

Editor-in-Chief: Rodd Masteller

Features:

2 - Contents and Information
3 - The Officers' Quarters
4 - Readers Respond
5 - Keeping the Star Shining - by Robert Geco
6 - Biography: Wilhelm Maybach - from the Daimler Media Archives
18 - Pagoda Trivia - by Douglas Kim
18 - Member Benefits
18 - Next Issue
19 - Upcoming Events
19 - Classifieds

In This Issue:

Inserts:

• Elections and Voting forms
• Group Charter

8 - SL Day: A Four Day Pagoda Experience - by Gerard Wuisman
13 - Second Mid-Atlantic W113 Gathering - by Tom Sargeant
14 - Pagoda Tribute in the Best Spanish Car Show - by Albert de la Torre
16 - Holland Tech Session - by Gerhard Radstake

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ISSUE 4 - September 2004

Editor-in-Chief: Rodd Masteller

Features:

2 - Contents and Information
3 - The Officers' Quarters
4 - Readers Respond
5 - Keeping the Star Shining - by Robert Geco
22 - Pagoda Trivia - by Douglas Kim
22 - Membership Benefits
22 - Next Issue
23 - Upcoming Events
23 - Classifieds

In This Issue:

Inserts:

• Board Elections Ballots
• 2003 Annual Report

7 - Running the Winter Trial in a 280 SL - by Peter van Es, photos by Michael Johnson
12 - Sixteen Pagodas Invade US Military Academy - by Richard Madison
14 - Finding the Right Pagoda for You - by George Simpson and Rodd Masteller
19 - Owners Recount Their Buying Experiences - by Trice Bryan, Rodd Masteller
21 - Pictures of Interest - by Rodd Masteller

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ISSUE 5 - Winter 2005

Editor-in-Chief: Douglas Kim

In This Issue:

1 - From the Editor
2 - The Elusive 5-Speed Transmission - by Michael C. Egan
5 - 250/230/280 SL Optional Equipment - by Michael C. Egan
10 - Heater Lever Broken? Here's the Fix - by Richard Madison
12 - Pagoda Ownership: The Top 10 Signs
12 - Election Results
13 - In The Next Issue
13 - Upcoming Events

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ISSUE 6 - Fall 2005

Editor-in-Chief: Douglas Kim

In This Issue:

1 - From the Editor
2 - Farewell, My Pagoda - by Richard Madison
4 - Proper Engineering Tag Placement - by Robert Geco
6 - W 113 Door Glass Repair - by Naj Jesani
8 - The unveiling of the Pagoda SL at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show - from the Daimler Media Archives
13 - Mercedes-Benz SL-Club Pagode 25th Annual Rally - by James Lester
16 - An Unlikely Marriage - by Walter Klatt
19 - W 113 Price Trends Report - reprinted from John Olson's SL Market Letter
21 - Pagoda SL Group Promotional Cards

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ISSUE 7 - April 2006

Editor-in-Chief: Rodd Masteller

In This Issue:

Inserts:

• Color Wiring Diagrams

2 - Contents, Group Info
3 - Letters
4 - Daimler-Chrysler News - from the Daimler Media Service
6 - An Introduction to Data Cards - by Klaus Drexl
14 - Importing and Exporting - by Peter Ruehl
17 - Pagoda SL Group Events: Catching up and Looking Forward - by Daryl Williams, Jon Bernardi
23 - Colored Wiring Diagrams for our W 113 SLs - by Achim Ahlert

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ISSUE 8 - October 2006

Editor-in-Chief: Rodd Masteller

In This Issue:

2 - Contents, Group Info
3 - Letters
4 - Mercedes-Benz Classic News and Anniversaries - from the Daimler Media Service
6 - Option Codes - by Klaus Drexl
12 - A Restorer's Nightmare - by Larry R. Hemstreet
15 - The Meeting of the Clans - by Dan Caron, photos by Jon Bernardi and Roman Bartl
19 - Driving Along the Dutch Waterways - by Peter van Es
21 - Updates and Information
22 - Competitive Driving in a W 113, Then and Now - by Rod Masteller, photos by Marcel Geurts

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ISSUE 9 - July 2007

Editor-in-Chief: Rodd Masteller

In This Issue:

2 - Contents, Group Info
3 - Messages
4 - Mercedes-Benz Classic News and Anniversaries - from the Daimler Media Service
7 - Paint Codes - by Klaus Drexl
14 - Overdrive: For Comfort and Economy - by Tom Forsythe
17 - A Visit to Mechatronik - by James Lester
20 - The New Becker 7948 Mexico - by James Lester
23 - A Visit to California's Gold Country - by James Huber

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ISSUE 10 - April 2008

Editor-in-Chief: Rodd Masteller

In This Issue:

2 - Contents, Group Info
3 - Messages
4 - Mercedes-Benz Classic News and Anniversaries - from the Daimler Media Service
8 - Upholstery Codes - by Klaus Drexl
12 - Pagoda University Blacklick 2007 - by Michael Salemi, Jon Bernardi and Joe Alexander
16 - Experiencing the Mechatronik MSL - by Rodd Masteller
17 - Three Castles Trial and Tour - by Rob Walker
20 - A Visit to the USA Classic Center - by Jackson Schwartz
21 - A Pagoda Paint Job Epistle - by Larry R. Hemstreet

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ISSUE 11 - September 2009

Editor-in-Chief: Waqas Akram

In This Issue:

3 - Messages from the President and the Editor - Peter van Es, Waqas Akram
4 - A Pagoda Restoration Story: Part 1 - Bob Possel
8 - Installing a Five-Speed into a 1968 280 SL - Ray Hays
12 - Pagoda University Blacklick, 2009 - Waqas Akram
18 - Gunther Gets a New Steering Wheel! - Phil Auldridge
22 - Refinishing a Steering Hub Pad - Alfred Esser and Larry Hemstreet

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ISSUE 12 - December 2010

Editor-in-Chief: Waqas Akram

In This Issue:

1 - Notes - Peter van Es, Waqas Akram
2 - A Pagoda Restoration Story: Part 2 - Bob Possel
6 - European Event 2010 - Peter van Es
12 - Mercedes Benz Museum - Klaus Drexl
14 - A Question of Balance - Michael Salemi
20 - Cruise Control for a Pagoda - Jim Villers

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ISSUE 13 - December 2011

Editor-in-Chief: Waqas Akram

In This Issue:

1 - Notes - Peter van Es, Waqas Akram
2 - Pagoda University Blacklick, 2011 - Jon Bernardi
4 - My PUB Experience - Richard Madison
7 - PUB: A First-Timer's Perspective - Barbara Crain
8 - Power Steering Conversion - Jim Villers
11 - Pagoda Style Book Review - Andrew and Helen Wolff
14 - The Kings of Queensland - Murray Waite
16 - W113 Pagoda Buyer's Guide - Michael Salemi
24 - Getrag 265 Five-Speed Conversion - Mark Turnbull

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ISSUE 14 - December 2012

Editor-in-Chief: Waqas Akram

In This Issue:

1 - Notes - Peter van Es, Waqas Akram
2 - Early Pagoda Tracks in North America - Alfred Esser
12 - Paul Bracq Today - Michael Salemi
20 - Pagodas on the Bayou - Norm Glorioso
23 - A Fine European Adventure - James Lester

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ISSUE 15

Editor-in-Chief: Waqas Akram

In This Issue:

1 - Notes - Peter van Es, Waqas Akram
2 - Friedrich Geiger - Daimler Media Archive
7 - 50 Years of the Pagoda - Garry Marks
11 - Pagoda SL Group Incorporated - Ray Hays
12 - Willingen Impressions - Peter van Es
14 - Three Continents Celebrate
16 - The Road to Willingen - Stan Popów
24 - Williamsburg Impressions - Mike Hughes and James Senft
26 - Message from Paul Bracq

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ISSUE 16

Editor-in-Chief: Waqas Akram

In This Issue:

1 - Notes - Waqas Akram
2 - The Road to Goodwood - James Lester
4 - The Goodwood Gathering - Jon Bernardi, Martijn Sjerps
13 - The Ballad of Pagoda Sam - Dan Caron
14 - Vintage Class - Steven Pidcock
16 - Center Stage in South Bend - Waqas Akram
18 - The Mercedes- Benz Type 230 SL (part 1) - Rudolf Uhlenhaut

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ISSUE 17

Editor-in-Chief: Jon Bernardi

Contents:

4 - From the President - Ray Hays
5 - Pagoda Literature - Jon Bernardi
11 - Do-It-Yourself Plating - Larry Hemstreet
14 - 230 SL Pininfarina Pagoda - Ray Hays & Jon Bernardi
17 - A Dutch Weekend - Jon Bernardi & Martijn Sjerps
19 - What's In Your Toolbox - Ray Hays
21 - The Experimental Pagoda Engine - Waqas Akram
23 - The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (part 2) - Rudolf Uhlenhaut
30 - Notes from the Editor - Jon Bernardi

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ISSUE 18

Editor-in-Chief: Jon Bernardi

Contents:

4 - From the Editor - Jon Bernardi
5 - President's Message - Ray Hays
6 - Road to Pagoda University Blacklick (PUB) - Alex Djuric & Mike Mizesko
8 - PUB Report - Jon Bernardi
13 - It IS About The People - Bob and Ariana Youngman
14 - Making of Pagoda Style - Michael Salemi
18 - Our Cars, Our Stories, Our Photos - Baard Solbekk-Sorenson
20 - Pagoda Seats - Achim Ahlert

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ISSUE 19

Editor-in-Chief: Jon Bernardi

Contents:

2 - From the Editor - Jon Bernardi
3 - President's Message - Ray Hays
4 - Toot Your Horn and Smile - Alfred Esser
4 - Bosch Horns, Trombones and the Human Voice - Barry Dorr
11 - Reminisces of a Pagoda Owner - Ralph Neely
15 - Getting Framed - Barry Dorr
16 - Contact Sport - Sequel - Jon Bernardi
17 - The Lengths a Pagoda Owner Will Go To! - Alex and Cristine Djuric
20 - Factory Fresh.. The History of Pagoda Tire Fitment - Waqas Akram

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ISSUE 20

Editor-In-Chief: Jon Bernardi

Contents:

2 - From the Editor
3 - President's Message - Ray Hays
4 - The Italian Adventure - Jon Bernardi
10 - The Böhringer Pagoda - Background & Impressions - Joachim Ahlert, Martijn Sjerps
12 - Experiences Driving the Genuine Böhringer Pagoda - Joachim Ahlert
16 - Forty Mercedes-Benz W113 (South Africa) - Wayne & Lydia Keppler
19 - Horizon Blue 230 SL - Paul Phipps
22 - The Ultimate "Garage" Find - A Pair of 230 SLs Stored for 36 Years - Bob Gunthorp
24 - Excerpt from Pagoda Style (Ray Bragg) - Michael Salemi
26 - It's True You Meet the Nicest People in a Classic Car - Brian Akre

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Issue 21

Ed. in Chief - Jon Bernardi
2 - Editor's letter
3 - President's Letter - Ray Hays
6 - Toot Your Horn (part 2 of the Bosch horn article) - Alfred Esser
14 - Shatzi's a Blast! (part 2 now, part 1 in the next issue) - Al Chernoff
20 - Upholstery for the Do-It-Yourselfer - Bob Hyatt
26 - Dutch Pagoda article - Brian Akre, Martijn Sjerps, John Dreu, Peter van Es

[Benz Dr.]

Has there ever been any consideration given to a complete reprint of the entire collection? I'm sure there could be people who would want copies, keeping in mind they would be labeled as such so as not to upset those with originals.

[Jonny B]

Yes, but still premature to post anything. We will do that in a separate thread.

[Jonny B]

Issue 22

Ed. in Chief - Jon Bernardi

4 - President's Message
5 - Letter from the Editor
6 - PUB Virginia
11 - Speak Softly and Carry a Wrench (our good friend Joe Alexander)
14 - Faces of PUB
16 - The Southern Tour
20 - He Knows His Mercedes! (Original owner story - Roland Hagström)

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Issue 23

Ed. in Chief - Jon Bernardi

4 - President's Message
5 - Letter from the Editor
6 - The Magnificent Seven (Background on MB, Bosch and Gottlob Honold)
14 - Once Upon a Time in America (André's trip to the US - Part 1)
20 - A journey of Another Sort (Andreas's story on his Pagoda and restoration)
23 - 2018 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
25 - Fueling our Desires! (Bob Youngman tours us through the fuel pump)