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Drewtee

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Big John, little John
« on: May 08, 2010, 15:48:01 »
I couldn't think of a better title!
Andy Tee

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Re: Big John, little John
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2010, 16:01:14 »
Obviously not taken today. It's been raining all day!

Was it 67 or 78 of the RHD 3.5 cabrios they made? Either way, it means your Pagoda has to be a relative "daily driver"! Lovely driveway. Mine has a 15 year old c-class on it!
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Re: Big John, little John
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010, 16:41:29 »
Thanks James,

these guys reckon it's 68

http://www.dadsstyle.com/valvebounce/2009/03/280se-35-coupe-cabriolet-production-numbers.html

Which means if i hold onto it (which i'm determined to do) It might one day be the only car i have ever owned that actually goes up in value!
Andy Tee

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W111 3.5 Cab and Coupe both RHD

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Re: Big John, little John
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2010, 22:38:42 »
I agree with the earlier post, great title!
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Re: Big John, little John
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010, 08:47:28 »
Drewtee
such a nice and distinguished family that you have there. Would they be of British origin, that would be almost perfect... but I would not blame you, sharing the Pagoda addiction disease
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Re: Big John, little John
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2010, 17:57:31 »
Would they be of British origin, that would be almost perfect... but I would not blame you, sharing the Pagoda addiction disease
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Stan

I am assuming the 280se is from the UK, haven't the data car for it but will get round to getting it soon. The 280sl is a US car.

Old motors are definately an addiction which need to be kept in check.
« Last Edit: May 24, 2010, 00:20:38 by Drewtee »
Andy Tee

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Re: Big John, little John
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2010, 00:23:37 »
Pagoda is sooooo much prettier from behind.
Andy Tee

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White Californian 280sl LHD
W111 3.5 Cab and Coupe both RHD