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A nice x-mas surprise arrived
« on: December 30, 2016, 00:55:58 »
The postman delivered today a nice surprise from my brother in Germany, it will look great besides my Pagoda model and other model cars I have. What's in your model car collection?

Dieter
DD 2011 SL 63 AMG and my 69 Pagoda 280 SL

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Re: A nice x-mas surprise arrived
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2016, 02:34:54 »
I should have you over some time and you can look at a real one.
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
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Re: A nice x-mas surprise arrived
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2016, 03:49:33 »
Hahaha Dan, let me know next time you are in town and I let you inspect my maintenance free garage in my man cave ~smile~ Nice to have those to play with and the real mecoy upstairs in the garage.

Notice that the Pagoda is and always will be the Center of attraction.

Hope you and Family had a nice Christmas ... Happy New Year to you and Family!

Dieter
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Re: A nice x-mas surprise arrived
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2016, 03:59:32 »
I think I spy a VW Beetle on the lower shelf,  Another VW admirer?????.  I have split loyalties :-)
Garry Marks
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Re: A nice x-mas surprise arrived
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2016, 16:53:38 »
The only thing better than split loyalties is a '' split window. ''
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

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Re: A nice x-mas surprise arrived
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2016, 17:20:29 »
similar
Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

John - Wisconsin
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual #1543
1961 190 SL 23K miles
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Re: A nice x-mas surprise arrived
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2016, 22:06:50 »
John, 

Now that is a split problem I would like to have.  My garage only fits three, one my for ever Pagoda and two others, a split screen VW Van and a split screen VW pickup and I have not driven either of them yet. The ute I am finishing restoration and awaiting registration hopefully I can get to do that in the next week or two.

Then I can have the problem of what shall I drive.
Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric

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Re: A nice x-mas surprise arrived
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2016, 22:10:38 »
John,

Far from similar, you are truly living the dream :)

Dieter

 Garry,

The VW was our first ever new car in 1961 after we got married. Linda got me the wooden VW model car at our 10th anniversary. Way back then it started my small model car collection.

Dieter
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Re: A nice x-mas surprise arrived
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2017, 13:51:10 »
Rolf, well similar in that the top three cars on your shelf are in my garage.  I have been fortunate and am grateful.  The Porsche Boxter is being stored for a friend and the MGB is my brother's.  The VW and BMW are my kids cars from high school that they wanted me to keep.  My problem is that in building the new house (garages with house) I haven't been able to drive these cars in months and now it's winter.  This garage is 68 degrees at all times in winter and 45% humidity.  So, the cars are happy but would like to get moving.  There is a desk/office set up in the corner where I can do book work and am composing this response.
« Last Edit: January 01, 2017, 14:16:09 by thelews »
Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

John - Wisconsin
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual #1543
1961 190 SL 23K miles
1964 Porsche 356
1970 Porsche 911E
1991 BMW 318is
1966 Jaguar XKE
1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750