two milestones reached

[49er]

Somethings age better than other. The SL turned 56 a couple of days ago and the owner turned 80 a couple of days before that. Looking forward to many more Birthdays for both of us. BTW,for our SoCal members, the "younger" owner/SL photo was taken in the early '70s on Highway 70 at the crest before dropping down to Lake Elsinore. Sunday drives were a lot easier in those days

John

[neelyrc]

Congratulations, John!  Wishing you many more of these happy milestones.

[49er]

Thanks Ralph, these “mile stones” keep coming faster every year.

[mdsalemi]

Both looking good! 👍👍👍

[Cees Klumper]

Is the 'younger' photo the top or the bottom one? Can't tell by looking at the car!   

[Charles 230SL]

Both looking good! 👍👍👍

Absolutely, you guys both look great!

[Brandini]

This is great thanks for sharing!

[kampala]

Very nice.  Great that you have some early photos. 

Is that a “pricing window sticker” on the hard top glass?   

[49er]

Hello Oz, We had a car show here in our community and I put a copy of the original sticker in the window. I think that it drew almost more attention than the car itself. Sticker "shock" in reverse

John

[zak]

Priceless pair of photos.
Congrats...in the wink of an eye !

jz

[Pawel66]

Beautiful photos!

If I had those, I would be about Ford GT 40 high, standing next to my father's Trabant.

Or perhaps it would already be VW Beetle... not sure.

[john.mancini]

Great photos. Thanks for sharing and congrats!!!

[zoegrlh]

Great photos and congrats to you. I too look at myself as if I was still in my 30s. As I get older I have a big dilemma, no one to leave the Pagoda to in my family, and don’t want my wife the burden of liquidating it if I pass before her. I will hold on to it as long as I feel fit. It’s like an old friend sitting in my garage.

[rwmastel]

If you're not using it anymore, sell it and buy a new friend that you & your wife can enjoy your time with.  A different car, a small boat, remodel part of the house, go on a few extravagant vacations - many options.