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Sand Beige SL280
« on: June 21, 2013, 12:46:03 »
Hey Everyone,
I am new on here so thought I would share some pics,
The sun peered its head for a moment so I grabbed the camera and took a few shots. Not my best shots ever but edited them pretty quick.
Nothing drives likes this car, I absolutely adore it.
1970 Sandbeige SL280 Automatic - Saftey Pack - Original Mercedes Windshot - Becker Mexico Radio and probably a few other things I cant remember at the moment, quite interested in getting a luggage rack for the roof.




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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2013, 15:20:58 »
Cool color, I have never seen one like this, and welcome aboard! 

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2013, 17:25:53 »
VERY nice

Confused about your car/location - although the sun did come out in London today - as the plate and the garage look german to me!

Either way, beautiful!
James L
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ConfusedBrit

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2013, 20:58:36 »
You have a good eye for your German garages, my gf is German and her family have a house there the car lives there and was bought in Germany, we are thinking of bringing it over next month but no garage in London worries me, she is babied here in a heated garage.
I come back once or twice every two months so still get to drive it quite often

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2013, 21:28:48 »
Is your car in Gutersloh?
James Howard
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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2013, 07:59:57 »
Hi, some pictures of a sand beige 280 SL sold in Gaggenau/Germany (near Black Forest)
s218996883.online.de/exclusivecartrading/plugins/cars/gallery.php?id=93 (www.fhgstefan.de/index.php/fahrzeuge/verkaufte-fahrzeuge).
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ConfusedBrit

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2013, 10:26:15 »
Girlfriends family company located in Gutersloh, car is registered for company, hence the plate, but actualy located close to Essen.
Now the rain has stopped, thinking about going for a drive, might take some moving pictures!

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2013, 10:55:04 »
Well if you fancy heading up to Paderborn, let me know. Stop in for tea.
James Howard
1966 LHD 230SL

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2013, 13:02:33 »
Very nice color  ::)
It's the same color as my 1969 280 SL.
A picture of my car is listed under the paint color 467H at http://www.sl113.org/wiki/DataCard/PaintCodes
My interior is brown.
I've just added new whitewalls but haven't taken any pictures yet.
Otto
1969 280SL, 4 speed manual, AC,  Sand Beige

gerster

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2013, 08:37:57 »
Very nice pictures indeed, love the color combination of your car.

Greetings: Ger.

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2013, 15:09:56 »
Here's a picture of my 1969 280 SL with it's new whitewall tires.
Otto
1969 280SL, 4 speed manual, AC,  Sand Beige

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2013, 19:45:15 »
it is a fantastic color.
Congratulations
Peter
08.68 280sl automatic white 717 G  blue MB Tex
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ConfusedBrit

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2013, 21:05:36 »
Thanks guys!
And that looks lovely MBZ.
We are thinking of trying to save up for a second one so we can have "his and hers"
I wouldnt mind a metallic grey with red.... heres to dreaming

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2013, 00:39:05 »
Here's a picture of my 1969 280 SL with it's new whitewall tires.

Otto,

Your car looks great! I am curious which tires you purchased as I am currently shopping for a set for a project car.

Kevin

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2013, 13:14:09 »
Hi Kevin,
I bought Uniroyal AWP 195/75/14 Whitewalls at Tire buyer.
Otto
1969 280SL, 4 speed manual, AC,  Sand Beige

ConfusedBrit

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Re: Sand Beige SL280
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2013, 21:42:45 »
So today was a good day.
My Girlfriend and I decided to drive her to london and keep her here for what is left of the summer.
A good check over the car, fluid top ups etc. and 9 hours later.
ITS here, finally in London!
We had the top down for most of the drive and now I am a shiny shiny red colour!