re: The sad fate of Frank Mallory's 250SL

[RCS Coupe]

Before too much time passes, I need to make a few comments regarding Michael Egan, the death of Frank Mallory, Sr. and the fate of his 250SL.

Correction: Frank, Sr. died on June 3, 2004

I have known Michael Egan since 1987. We met when he spotted my 113 (250SL California Coupe) sitting in my driveway in Alexandria, VA; we lived in the same neighborhood and still do, only now in Arlington, VA.
Egan was very active in the MBCA, serving as VP at one time. He was a close fiend with Frank, Sr. and was a major contributor to the magazine, "Mercedes Collector" published by Frank. Through my friendship with Egan, I made numerous trips to Frank's house in nearby Maryland, made trips to car shows with him, and dinners with Frank and Joan at Egan's home. In restoring my 250SL, Frank helped me on many occasions get through rough technical problems.

When Frank, Sr. died, Mike was called by his widow, Joan, to help her clear the garage and house of M-B related stuff. She specifically told Michael at that time to not concern himself with the 250SL. I went over on several trips with Mike to assist. I am one of the few who has first hand knowledge of what went on.

Michael Egan did NOT buy the luggage set and roof rack (a luggage rack, not a ski rack). Those items were bought by another person through a previous arrangement, check sent to Joan, and Michael and I picked them up and delivered them as a favor to that person (in the back of my Volvo station wagon.) Michael did not "rip her off"; he was there (and, to a lesser degree, I was, too) to help Joan through a difficult time and keep her from being taken advantage of by profit mongers.

Sadly, a junk/flea market dealer carted off a fair amount of garage items. Joan sold the 280SE, Frank's daughter sold his 190SL. Yes, Tom Sheppard took the paper items and stored them in the trunks of some old cars but he died not too long after that and therefore did not get to sort and store them properly. (another story.)

The car in question, Frank, Sr.'s silver 250SL with the special-ordered show car treatment, had not been well maintained in Frank's later years due to his poor health. Jenny drove the car for him to shows and meets; she was well familiar with the car's idiosyncrasies, Frank coaching her the whole way! The car was remanded by Joan to a repair shop in Rockville, Maryland because it was running so poorly and she needed to sell it. After repairs, Joan sold the car without consultation with Egan or, as it appears, anyone of in-depth knowledge of these very special cars.

Last note: Michael Egan was one of three who delivered a eulogy at Frank's funeral.

Ray Schlicht

[zoegrlh]

There is always two sides of a story.  Here Here.
Bob

[glenn]

Bob, Just to add to the 'situation'-- 'Here Here' leads 'Hear Hear' 2.7 mil to 1.4 mil.  Look it up. ..  Don't know Frank's vote?

[66andBlue]

Bob, Just to add to the 'situation'-- 'Here Here' leads 'Hear Hear' 2.7 mil to 1.4 mil.  Look it up. ..  Don't know Frank's vote?

Just could not resist to add this:  
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1489/why-do-people-say-hear-hear
 Dear Straight Dope:
When you agree with someone, do you say "Here Here!" or "Hear Hear" ? And what does it mean? What is the origin of "Here Here" or "Hear Hear"?
— Tymoma195

The correct term is, "hear, hear!" It is an abbreviation for "hear, all ye good people, hear what this brilliant and eloquent speaker has to say!"
Of course, if the speaker is actually asking a question, such as "and just where do you think we should open the new strip club?" it's not hard to imagine that at least one yahoo in attendance might yell, "here, here!" But this would be the exception that proves the rule.

— Veg

[glenn]

Ah yes,  Those Brits and their Parliament.   Been looking thru old NRA magazines, but mine don't go back to Frank's time.   Could it be 'Here Hear' of Hear Here'?   Odd that the correct origin Hear Hear has been out voted about 2 to 1.   Dumbing down.   All TIC. ..

[J. Huber]

Personally, I think we have two different phrases going on:

Hear, Hear is a clearly a variance of hear ye, hear ye, and that longer variation provided. Kind of like listen up or hey get a load of this! I am imagining Paul Revere or a colonial paper boy...

Here, here is a different phrase, sometimes used to control or slowdown someone's emotions. Kind of the same as now, now. Example: "I'd like to rip that guys head off"... Mom mights say 'here, here", Johnny, just relax, it will be fine.

Other times it is used as a phrase of agreement, KInd of like I concur. example: "I'll be glad when the Olympic coverage on TV finally ends." Other guy votes similarly "here, here!" Count me in.

Maybe?
 

[Cees Klumper]

No, it's just 'hear hear' and the 'here here' is incorrect.