I would like to wish our 250SL a happy 50th birthday, on March 23, 1967, my father in-law while on work assignment in Northern Italy (Abruzzo Region) took possession of a Light Beige and Turquoise 250SL. Seven years ago upon my wife’s father passing, we inherited the car. The car was a low #3 when we received it, and now seven years later someplace around a #2 car.
Getting the car to its current level would not have been possible with out the help of this group and the information it provides. I would like to thank several members who I have met over the years from this group, Pete Lesler, Mike Salemi, Pat Price, Jon Bernardi, countless others and especailly, Joe Alexander. Joe has worked tirelessly over the years, never saying no, always bending over backwards to help us get the car to its current state, my families sincerest thank and appreciation to Joe Alexander. We now have a family heirlom to ready pass on to our kids, which would not be possible without all your help.
The car is celebrating it’s 50th where else? In Blacklick, OH, getting a new fuel pump, new gas tank, new fuel lines, rebuilt FIP, and new fuel injectors.
A few pics from April 1967, one month after taking delivery, and some from 2017.
Thank you all once again for all your help.
Alex
