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49er

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And you think you have seen everything
« on: July 03, 2013, 19:36:47 »
Not sure if this has been posted before but my son just sent me this link from back in 2006...with a warning that I might be upset. He was right. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess.

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/08/boss-audio-systems-1968-mercedes-benz-280sl/

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Re: And you think you have seen everything
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2013, 02:20:11 »
Yes, I can see that the purists would not be happy about the "butchery" that has taken place.

Bit overboard in some aspects for me, but I think that the worksmanship looks first class.
I would much rather go the "Mechatronic" route if I were to discard originality

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Re: And you think you have seen everything
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2013, 02:45:08 »
Looks like an old posting from 2006. I have to agree with comments left on the posting by P.J and Peter L. It is a show car to show off there electronic stuff. If I would see it at a show I would smile and just keep walking  ;D Even if they do upgrade this car with a AMG engine I know it would not handle like my ///M3 :)

I would not change anything on my Pagoda from stock if I can help it.
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Khurram Darugar

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Re: And you think you have seen everything
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2013, 12:47:44 »
Not sure if this has been posted before, but i just came across it.
Kinda weird ..... I think i like it!

Pietro Frua (1913-1983) - Mercedes 230 SLX Shooting-brake 1966

www.pietro-frua.de/1966_mercedes.htm
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Re: And you think you have seen everything
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2013, 14:34:35 »
How about this?
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Re: And you think you have seen everything
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013, 01:02:37 »
OMG! What is this? What is under the hood?
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Re: And you think you have seen everything
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2013, 02:37:10 »
Looks like a 350 Chevy with Tune Port Injection :o
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Re: And you think you have seen everything
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2013, 21:22:35 »
I'm struggling to see the point of the seat back video screens in the Boss car
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Re: And you think you have seen everything
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2013, 21:37:26 »
LOL Alf.

I completely agree, not even a sensible addition for a show car given the size of the speakers on the back.

Sorry guys, call me a purist, but why remove all of that class and style from the interior dash?

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