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Ebbe

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My 66 SL 230
« on: January 10, 2017, 08:42:13 »
Hi - I am new here - and a new owner of a 66 SL 230. Original delivered i US but imported to Denmark in 2002. Currently doing some detail work on the interieur, new exhaust and rubber sealing on the cab-lid. Bought it from a widow whose husband renovated engine, transmission and drivetrain. Looking forward to springtime :)

PS! The Speedster is now living in Belgium - a perfect replica  based on a Chesil kit.
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kampala

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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2017, 11:10:54 »
Ebbe,

Welcome.   Looks very nice with the contrasting interior.   Keep us informed and of course more photos of your progress.

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Ebbe

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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2017, 11:15:06 »
Thanks - enclosed a pic from the inside.
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Jonny B

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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2017, 16:49:28 »
What color is the car, very difficult to tell from the pictures. Dark blue, 332? Black? I also like the contrasting color. I have a 280 SL finished in DB 904 dark blue with red leather.

AND - Welcome to the group!
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Ebbe

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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2017, 18:43:06 »
It is Black. Original Havana Brown and tan int. I Would like to have it painted next winter. Antracite Grey (not metalic) the paintwork is done in US before 2002 and unfortunately not to the highest standard. It still have the paintrunners on the inside bootlid and bonnet:)
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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2017, 19:57:06 »
Wecome to the group Ebbe.  Lots of good help available from this site as you move forward.
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Ralph

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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2017, 20:45:03 »
paintrunners on the inside of bonnet are factory feature...
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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2017, 21:09:12 »
As Igor said the paint runs on the bonnet and boot are features that are factory fit!!! 

 Its those types of things that in a restoration are often lost and should be retained if at all possible.  Its telling you that it is the original paint work and not some poor job done post factory. ;D ;D

It may be your lucky day 8)

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Ebbe

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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2017, 21:23:05 »
I am aware about the runners and it shows that the car is very original and unrestored regarding the body. Exept the Black color:)
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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2017, 12:27:33 »
Ebbe

and that is how anthracite grey looks like.
Good luck with your project.
Urban
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Urban Janssen
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Ebbe

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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2017, 12:28:41 »
Super nice I think - and with my red int:)

Ebbe
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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2017, 15:36:57 »
Ebbe,
I can't argue with your color choice.
Mine is the same as Urban's, 173G non-metallic Anthracite Grey.
Your interior looks lighter than my 132 MB-Tex.
(Urban, you knew I would post pictures of mine too, correct?)
The Antracite looks different in different lights as many darkish colors do.
By the way, I have now corrected many (all???) of the "errors" that are shown in these pictures like rear quarters and moldings and exhaust tips.
Enjoy the ride !!
Mark
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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2017, 00:48:01 »
Yeow! Beautiful!
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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2017, 07:25:22 »
please stop posting these pictures from beautiful pagoda's , its hurting my eyes  8) 8)
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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2017, 18:02:39 »
 ;D
Thanks guys.
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1984 Porsche Euro Carrera coupe, LSD, SlateBlueMet/Blue
1998 BMW M-Rdstr Estoril Blue
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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #15 on: January 12, 2017, 20:54:36 »
Hello All - - -

Sign me in to the Anthracite lovers group.  I repainted mine to 172G. Maroon leather interior.

The photo is one of my feature pages in Pagoda Style. Thank You Michael Salemi!


Larry in CA
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Ebbe

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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2017, 09:02:03 »
Nice:) - Yes I think my int. is brighter red. It is not original quality - but very nice leather anyway. I would like to upgrade with white steering wheel and gearknop. Those small details you know...

Ebbe
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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #17 on: January 15, 2017, 17:08:18 »
Yes, I knew you would post Mark.
Here my interior
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Urban Janssen
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Ebbe

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Re: My 66 SL 230
« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2017, 10:29:34 »
Just a couple of pics more - int. before the seats were reinstalled:)

Ebbe
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