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113s 113
« on: November 02, 2003, 04:25:15 »
Had this October 69 280SL (Euro, being a right hand drive) for a week.
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« Last Edit: November 12, 2003, 03:21:37 by Tosh »
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Oct69 RHD 280 in DB906 with cognac leather

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Re: 113s 113
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2003, 09:37:01 »
Very handsome example. I like how one of your photos shows the triple-plated chromed side air vents up close. It is a beautiful, old-world detail that would be made from plastic on any newer car. (In fact, the 107 SL uses plastic there if I'm not mistaken.) That's the thing about these cars. They have so many gorgeous details that you can accidently overlook if you don't focus.
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Re: 113s 113
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2003, 22:29:06 »
Douglas
My brother was being introduced to my car over the weekend and fell in love with the "hip"
Just below the side window of the hardtop, on the body, is a hip where the car flares out a little. His comment was "beautiful, they just wouldn't do that today, it'd either be flat or be big enough to be a "feature", this just fits perfectly"
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Re: 113s 113
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2003, 13:14:12 »
Hmmm,
Perhaps I am just too stupid for this.
Could view the pics recently, can view them now. What's wrong with them?
Interior is Cognac 8006, interior code 250. Beautiful !! :)
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Achim
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Re: 113s 113
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2003, 15:10:57 »
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I reposted them :D  so don't beat yourself up
Thanks for the colour scheme info. - still awaiting my data card. Not sure that the carpets were originally blue - I'm sure it's not an MB carpet!
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Re: 113s 113
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2004, 12:43:27 »
Tosh ,  I love the color combo and the shade of the wood I'd like to do my wood like that . Is it restored ? I'm going to do mine my self .
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Re: 113s 113
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2004, 04:49:54 »
Alex
It is restored. I didn't do it though.
Which is a pity as the trim insode the rear window of the hard top has not been done and needs some TLC
So I have a chice. DIY and hope for the best. Or take that wood to the people who did the rest of the inside of the car. Either way, it's a hope for a match!
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