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Rolf

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Modified 190SL
« on: February 26, 2011, 17:50:24 »
I was talking to Jon at the Classic Center. He asked me if I wanted to see a 190SL that was slightly modified. I said sure so he sent me these pictures. The car was built on a 65SL frame and has a 65SL motor which was worked to produce around 645HP.
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hauser

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Re: Modified 190SL
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2011, 20:48:53 »
That car was on display at SEMA at one of the wheel manufacturers display booth.
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thelews

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Re: Modified 190SL
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2011, 21:37:56 »
This car was at Classic last weekend for the 190 SL Group's WinterTech club event that Classic was hosting.  I understand it was a big hit and over the top quality workmanship.  I'm sorry I missed it due to weather and plane problems.  One of the 190 SL club members drove the car.

BTW, if I forgot to post, I got some clarification on the data card situation that we've been discussing.  It's the "Zertificate" that is being more closely guarded now, not the data card information that is available with proof of ownership.  Hope this helps.
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Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

John - Wisconsin
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual #1543
1961 190 SL 23K miles
1964 Porsche 356
1970 Porsche 911E
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mdsalemi

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Re: Modified 190SL
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2011, 16:54:54 »
645 HP?  I'm not sure any SL of the era can handle 645 HP.  I would think that modifiying the steering, brakes, suspension, etc. to handle such performance would be considerably more difficult than adding the horsepower...
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Michael Salemi
Davidson, North Carolina (Charlotte Area) USA
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Benz Dr.

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Re: Modified 190SL
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2011, 19:48:11 »
That would be a typo. I'm sure it's supposed to be 64HP - at the rear wheels.
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1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
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1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
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1967 250SL
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thelews

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Re: Modified 190SL
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2011, 19:51:45 »
The facts, if anyone is interested...

http://hotrodscustomstuff.com/mercedes-bent.html
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John - Wisconsin
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual #1543
1961 190 SL 23K miles
1964 Porsche 356
1970 Porsche 911E
1991 BMW 318is
1966 Jaguar XKE
1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750

66andBlue

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MB issued Certificates are gone
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2011, 02:35:11 »
Quote from: thelews on February 26, 2011, 21:37:56
... BTW, if I forgot to post, I got some clarification on the data card situation that we've been discussing.  It's the "Zertificate" that is being more closely guarded now, not the data card information that is available with proof of ownership.  Hope this helps.
According to a note on the German Pagode Club web site starting January 2011  Daimler has completely canceled the issue of Certificates.  But, as you wrote, the a copy of the date card is still available with proof of ownership.  I wonder how many owners there are who had ordered a certificate.
http://ticker.mercedes-benz-passion.com/allgemein/11580_keine-zertifikate-mehr-dafur-kann-jetzt/
« Last Edit: March 06, 2011, 02:45:36 by 66andBlue »
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Alfred
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Re: Modified 190SL
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2011, 00:27:36 »
Hello John and Dan,

Did you notice the nice and extremely rare early chrome locking gas cap on that 190SL before restoration! Someone should track that down.
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Joe Alexander
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Rolf

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Re: Modified 190SL
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2011, 23:00:41 »
John,   Thank-you for the web link. All I knew was what Jon had told me. You had the facts.

 
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