another Vilner's modification: Object of art or Nicki Minaj style car?

[Flyair]

...car called Gentle Pagoda….
The link below points out to a very interesting Vilner's act of Pagoda modification (restoration?).

http://www.luxury-insider.com/luxury-news/2012/06/handsome-makeover-mercedes-benz-w113-by-vilner

While Pagoda purists shout abstain, one has to recognize the design and ideas in this achievement.

I call it exercise of style.
  

[w113dude]

Lot of good workmanship in to it, but somehow it looks contrived & way over the top perhaps on an old E type Jaguar this look will be more fitting!

[Alex 3]

While I tend to agree it is a tad over the top, it is an excellent execution of a vision.
As to the purists amongst us, here is something to consider in contrast.
Which would we rather have is the question.
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercedes_benz/280sl/1251471.html

[Garry]

Here is one for sale in Australia (250SL asking $60k) where the owner wanted the interior to match the red exterior by adding lots of red piping. Has stitched leather dash and steering covers  and changed the console as well.

[w113dude]

Holly Crap

I can see the Long Island lady behind this one with a heavy NY accent say "Isn't it gorgeous"?

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercedes_benz/280sl/1251471.html

[Markbhai]

Guys,

You should stop posting pictures like the shocking pink inerior one.

Many Brits think the Americans are crass and loud, whilst I know this not to be true, you do yourselves no favours.

 

Mark.

[w113dude]

Americans are crass and loud

Isn't that what make us Great?

[Ulf]

It both makes me want to vomit AND get another Café Latte at the same time...

[bogeyman]

Reminds me a few years ago I was in Scotland on a distillery tour. I was at the opening night reception talking to one of our tour guides, a cute young lass, about the various customs and traditions they must be aware of when they host people from all over the world. When to bow with the Japanese, etc.

I then asked her what they tell them to do when the Americans come over.

With a twinkle in her eye, she said "They tell us to just try to survive".                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

[Flyair]

I can notice that at least the Pagoda guys are sensitive to aesthetic aspects of their cars. Great to see that these "extreme" renovations create such emotions.
Should we create a special thread, like: "strange, amazing and ugly"?

[Peter van Es]

I especially like the quote:

For anyone looking to make a serious statement and still drive a desirable and collectible car in terrific cosmetic and mechanical shape, this car would be an excellent choice.

If you look like this you might consider it a "serious statement", I presume.

[Flyair]

is it a slightly "renovated" Nicky Minage???

Probably, not the best example of restoration, but looks as if there was some consistency effort there