Author Topic: Gallerie: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL / Dark Olive Green (Read 14573 times)

Kayvan · « **on:** March 09, 2013, 06:59:15 »

1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL

Dark Olive Green / Tan Leather / Tan Canvas

Owned 22 Years / 2nd Owner

Matching Numbers

Part I - Restoration 2005-2007: Paint, Chrome, Canvas, Leather, Wood, & Square Weave Carpet.

Part II - Mechanical / Drive-Train Restoration 2013: Mercedes-Benz Classic Center (Irvine, CA)

*Wood Kit from SL Tech / Gernold

https://picasaweb.google.com/Kayvan007/March8201302?authkey=Gv1sRgCK6iv-uL-cHTKA&feat=email#slideshow/5853231289720219762

Flyair · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2013, 16:11:24 »

Kayvan

real pleasure for eyes. Could you tell us about the whereabouts of theses pics? Some of them look as if the car were far from NY...

Kayvan · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2013, 16:26:16 »

Scarsdale NY Estate Area (Murray Hill, Duck Pond)

Larchmont Shore

Bedford, NY

I grew up in Scarsdale & lived in NYC for 22 years.

Recently moved to Newport Beach, CA!

Will post pics from Laguna Beach

Larry & Norma · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2013, 16:47:30 »

You just need the rear chrome trim pieces to complete a great looking car

Kayvan · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2013, 17:06:15 »

Ran out of money....got a new VDO washer bag with last pennies

Flyair · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2013, 17:52:13 »

are you suggesting that we organize $ collection among members;D???

Kayvan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2013, 18:58:31 »

Between Ladies, Liquor, Watches, automobiliart, other cars....its hard to save up for a new cover from SLS!

gerster · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2013, 19:31:24 »

Nice pictures of a nice car Kayvan.

Greetings Ger.

mmizesko · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2013, 15:35:53 »

Kayvan,

Thanks for the pics. I've got a 291H Dark Olive 70' 280 that I'm restoring now. Glad you showed me what the light tan rag top looks like. I'm going for that color too. What tires are on your car?

Looks awesome.

Mike Mizesko
Columbus, OH

Kayvan · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2013, 16:58:59 »

In Pics...its Pirrelli P400 (now discontinued)....I dont recommend as they appear very large, and have bad grip in cold or rain.

I just replaced with Kumho Solus for $62/ea.

PS, not sure if you have Cognac interior....I would recommend going with Tan GAHH seat set kit & dash skin v. replacement Cognac which looks like leopard skin

No vendor makes an authentic Cognac (eg, red dotting)...according to Paul Russell which I discussed this with on flight from Pebble Beach.

I used tan carpet as well...I think Oatmeal is option

KevinC · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2013, 19:30:12 »

Nice work. Love the color.

mmizesko · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2013, 21:04:57 »

Kayvan,

I'm sticking with the Cognac, because the carpet and other trim is in great shape. Only the seats are cracked. I'm using the GAHH leather and top too. Thanks for the tire info. I've wanted a BRG 280 since I was a kid, yours looks amazing.

Mike

Garry · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2013, 21:39:56 »

Great looking car Kayvan,

I sold m Dark Olive 280 5 speed last november, new owner is changinng it to a dark blue?

I think the green is fantastic.

Garry

Kayvan · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2013, 21:52:21 »

I actually bought this in 1991 after seeing an ad for Miata Special Edition in BRG with Nardi wheel. & shift knob

Got it for $4K

I may post restoration pics...not relishing know-it-alls in main forum picking apart my flat v. semi-gloss or tires v. $$$ choices...lol

clembeauch63712 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2013, 23:39:40 »

KV Nicely done; Dont fier what others think Im not sute the know all.. I replaced my tires that were 20 year plus cracked MX Michn with aq set of $39. Hankooks even w/w and bought 5 to have a matching spare at that bargin price..They ride handle well, I cant wait to go to the Mall my (test track) on early Sun mornings when it rains to do a wet test.. Regards Clem.

Bonnyboy · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2013, 02:22:29 »

Mr Kayvan,

Please share pictures of your car. The important thing is that this is your passion and not your livlihood (wasn't there a Harry Chapin song about that and a janitor who sang) so go and play with the colours and finishes you like. Your car is gorgeous. I love that colour.

I understand your pain with various competing interests for the $$. In the last month I just picked up a Zodiac inflatable boat with a few leaks, a boat motor that doesn't run, a Honda Goldwing that had a fire and hasn't run in 25 years and a hit and miss engine that hasn't run in 50+ years. Am I having fun - you bet - do I care if I have black instead of dark grey on the rocker panels - not one bit.

Show off your car, its beautiful.

Kayvan · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2013, 03:08:40 »

Good advice mate.....my other car is a Ford GT

So the SL got no love since its 2007 resto

I moved to Newport Beach in Nov....and MB Classic Center was my first stop

They have fixed stuff on my SL that wasn't right since '91

Enjoying life is the best revenge !

W113SL · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2013, 18:11:34 »

Kayvan: This is a great color combination!

I am working on a 1968 250SL which is DB717 with Blue tex. I wish to know if your carpeting is square weave, do you have rubber mats in the footwells , are your door pockts elastic and your seats basket weave pattern? Lastly, what are the last four digits of your serial number?

W113SL
Pete Lesler

Kayvan · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2013, 20:32:05 »

Peter

Good to connect again!

Last four#: _ _ 4627

-Yes it's the Wool Square Weave kit from GAHH
-Elastic door pockets
-GAHH basket weave seat kit in Tan leather
-Carpeted Footwells (with moulded vinyl heel pad / side tunnel panel guard)
-Ordered OEM rubber foot well mats from CC
-Seat backs are matching Carpet weave too

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