Author Topic: WHat do you think about it? (Read 12923 times)

ablee · « **on:** June 20, 2007, 10:54:56 »

Hello,
I would like to present you my Mercedes sl 280 from 1971.

Douglas · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2007, 11:42:55 »

Thanks for sharing. Are you sure that's a 1971? Would you mind sharing the VIN?

Douglas Kim
New York
USA

Kemal · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2007, 14:37:32 »

Very nice indeed , Why did you change the steering wheel ?

Kemal
280 SL Manual 69

ablee · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2007, 15:40:58 »

kemal shah, steering wheel was changed because the original was weated out. I take this one because this pleased me more.

Douglas, I will give you the VIN because my mechanic has it.

bpossel · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2007, 17:07:10 »

Tail lights indicate earlier model. Although, they are nice!
I like the look of these tail lights and also the headlights with the small yellow turn signal... vs. the 71's like mine. Looks more like a '69?

Bob

bpossel (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL / '97 E320

Kemal · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2007, 17:23:21 »

It is a nice steering wheel , Its smaller isn't it ?
What make steering wheel is it ?

Thanks
Kemal
280 SL Manual 69

quote:
Originally posted by ablee

kemal shah, steering wheel was changed because the original was weated out. I take this one because this pleased me more.

Douglas, I will give you the VIN because my mechanic has it.

hauser · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2007, 17:48:53 »

I see that you customized the air conditioner. Is the outer part wood? It seems to match up nicely with the other wood you have in the car.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

jeffc280sl · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2007, 19:58:21 »

Ablee,

Sweet ride! I like it very much.

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

ablee · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2007, 01:18:13 »

quote:
Originally posted by hauser

I see that you customized the air conditioner. Is the outer part wood? It seems to match up nicely with the other wood you have in the car.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

Yes, I customized this part and it's made in wood.

ablee · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2007, 01:23:52 »

kemal shah, Steering wheel diameter is 39cm.

harleydan · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2007, 09:38:22 »

Kemal,

I too, along with several other within the group, have the same steering wheel. It is a Nardi make (and the model I believe is a Classico). They come in different sizes. I personally like the smaller sizes to get a more sportier look and feel.

Danny
1970 280SL silver Euro 4-speed

J. Huber · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2007, 11:30:14 »

Nice looking car! I too like the wood trim on the A/C. It seems to balance the wood of the steering wheel.

I assume you are still in the process of putting the door panel back together?

James
63 230SL

Kemal · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2007, 14:25:09 »

Danny , Maybe I will also consider , [ Just wondering whether its in keeping with the character of the car ] I do find the original wheel a tad large , especially when getting in to the car , surprising as I'm not a big guy .

Thanks
Kemal
280 SL Manual 69

quote:
Originally posted by harleydan

Kemal,

I too, along with several other within the group, have the same steering wheel. It is a Nardi make (and the model I believe is a Classico). They come in different sizes. I personally like the smaller sizes to get a more sportier look and feel.

Danny
1970 280SL silver Euro 4-speed

cospinner · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2007, 15:38:22 »

Nice looking car...just out of curiosity, do you know the exterior paint code of your car from the data card? It is very similar to mine, which is 467.

Chip in Dallas
1970 280SL Euro

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2007, 16:24:17 »

Nice car - I would paint the lower rocker panels flat black though, as most of them were out of the factory; makes the car appear lighter.

Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

rhersberger · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2007, 11:26:49 »

I think not having the original driving wheel robs an 113 of one of the interior's most important "period pieces." The thing is huge, though! What a contrast to the sport wheel in my Porsche Cayman S!

Rod Hersberger

Santa Barbara

'68 280 SL, red, tan, 4sp, two tops
'01 Jag S Type brg
'07 Cayman S Carmona red, sand beige

Douglas · « **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2007, 11:37:37 »

Have you noticed how many US-spec Pagodas are ending up in Europe these days?

Douglas Kim
New York
USA

rhersberger · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2007, 16:34:25 »

quote:
Originally posted by Douglas

Have you noticed how many US-spec Pagodas are ending up in Europe these days?

Douglas Kim
New York
USA

They fetch higher prices, right?

Rod Hersberger

Santa Barbara

'68 280 SL, red, tan, 4sp, two tops
'01 Jag S Type brg
'07 Cayman S Carmona red, sand beige

68_white · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2007, 11:36:05 »

WHO MADE THE WOODEN AC TRIM??

I WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED IN GETTING ONE FOR MY CAR.

HARRY

68_WHITE

Bob G ✝︎ · « **Reply #19 on:** July 27, 2007, 11:48:44 »

I like the ACcosmetic modifications and colors it justt snaps together with the Nardi Steering Wheel.
Is your car a European version I noticed the automation badage on the right side of the boot?
I ahve always liked Tunis beige and saddle interiors. Looks like you have a keeper.
Enjoy
bob Geco
1968 280SL

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