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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: neelyrc on February 25, 2025, 04:21:17

Title: Milestones reached
Post by: neelyrc on February 25, 2025, 04:21:17

Several months ago 49er had the great idea of posting current and very early pictures of himself and his car in celebration of their birthdays. I hope you don’t mind if a copy your idea, John. 

February 12th was the 56th anniversary of my factory delivery. Some weeks earlier I celebrated my 86th  birthday. A couple of 1969 pictures are provided here. The picture of myself with the car was taken in West London. The slightly earlier picture of the car alone was taken in Arenzano, Italy.  In both of these pictures the German customs plate can be seen on the rear of the car.

The weather in Alabama didn’t cooperate for picture taking on February 12th for an anniversary picture but I was able to get a current shot at a cruise-in last Saturday.  In this picture the original front German customs plate can be seen on the car along with our sl113 badge and a silver star badge.

Weather is improving here and further celebrations will take place with some great drives anticipated over the next few months.

Title: Re: Milestones reached
Post by: kampala on February 25, 2025, 05:45:35

Ralph,

You and the car look spectacular after 56 years since 1969. 

Amazing photos - so nice to see. 

Regards,

Title: Re: Milestones reached
Post by: BobH on February 25, 2025, 08:58:54

Great pictures Ralph, thank you,  you and your car are obviously well travelled

Good to see you both still going strong after all these years, may you continue for many years more

Title: Re: Milestones reached
Post by: zoegrlh on February 25, 2025, 13:35:14

Just had 55 birthday on my 280SL. Build date February 11, 1970.  Last show before her birthday, funny thing is she never gets old to me. Looking forward to spring.

Title: Re: Milestones reached
Post by: 49er on February 25, 2025, 17:59:56

Hi Ralph, Great Photos. Congratulations on 56 years of owning your beautiful Pagoda and Happy Birthday to you too sir. I think the two of us are mighty lucky to have those then and now photos, Let's keep it up. I still have the german customs plate (712 Z-1001) from my '65VW that I picked up in Paris. Nice souvenir from that trip all those years ago.

John

Title: Re: Milestones reached
Post by: Peter van Es on March 04, 2025, 10:46:23

Nice, Ralph!

Title: Re: Milestones reached
Post by: JamesL on March 05, 2025, 09:07:06

Happy birthday Ralph

Title: Re: Milestones reached
Post by: neelyrc on March 07, 2025, 01:08:50

Thanks for the compliments, congratulations, birthday greetings and well wishes.  Looking forward to another great year.

Title: Re: Milestones reached
Post by: zoegrlh on March 07, 2025, 13:46:47

Good looking driveway for passer by.

Title: Re: Milestones reached
Post by: neelyrc on March 08, 2025, 00:49:19

Thank you, Robert!