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Garry

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Aussie Spotted
« on: July 15, 2019, 01:12:08 »
First sighting of the lost Pagoda


Near San Marcos. CA  yesterday apparently.  Minus one brake light, now fixed.
« Last Edit: July 15, 2019, 01:17:19 by Garry »
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Garry Marks
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Benz Dr.

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Re: Aussie Spotted
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2019, 04:44:48 »
And very law abiding too.
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Garry

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Re: Aussie Spotted
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2019, 06:33:24 »
Dan I have enough trouble confusing the locals without attracting the local law enforcement to us.
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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.
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Re: Aussie Spotted
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2019, 13:55:32 »
Happy Motoring Gary, and keep on the right side of the road. :)
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Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
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Benz Dr.

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Re: Aussie Spotted
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2019, 15:21:54 »
He was going 1 MPH over the speed limit. Better watch it.........
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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: Aussie Spotted
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2019, 16:39:04 »
Garry,

I know you will not do what I did in 1981 when I was 3 months in Whyalla South Australia on a project at BHP’s steel plant. In the 2nd week I was there I turned right coming out from the gas station against oncoming traffic, upsetting quite a few drivers. Also one day in my first week I got into my rented car on the left hand side, I noticed some people starring at me so I quickly opened the glove box pretending I was looking for something. Then I got out and entered the car on the right hand side after all that’s were the steering wheel was. :)

Safe travels always, cheers,

Dieter
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Re: Aussie Spotted
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2019, 16:59:03 »
I've driven RHD cars before and I was always going to the wrong side to drive. Two things I found difficult: passing big trucks and backing up out of my shop. I found it difficult to recon where my left rear tire was from what would normally be the passenger seat.
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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: Aussie Spotted
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2019, 20:40:24 »
The first time I drive my RHD MGB after a being in storage all winter I find myself depressing the clutch and shifting the window crank from 1st to 2nd...
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Re: Aussie Spotted
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2019, 23:49:26 »
Now for the grand adventure.  Enjoy your travels!
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