Author Topic: Passing the 500,000 km with a 1971 280SL  (Read 3809 times)

Bourbeaue

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Passing the 500,000 km with a 1971 280SL
« on: July 03, 2018, 18:41:51 »
Here is a short video showing the odometer going back to 00000 km, again...

https://vimeo.com/277834691


Special thanks to my friend Dan Caron (Dr Benz) for making it run so well.

Eric Bourbeau
Montreal, Canada
eric.bourbeau@gmail.com

neelyrc

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Re: Passing the 500,000 km with a 1971 280SL
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2018, 21:07:18 »
Eric, congratulations on the milestone and on a great video.  Your car looks spectacular. Thanks for posting.
Ralph

1969 280SL, 4 Speed Manual, Dark Olive (291H), Parchment Leather (256), Dark Green Soft Top (747)
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5
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johnk

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Re: Passing the 500,000 km with a 1971 280SL
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2018, 21:25:51 »
Wow - definate bragging rights on that one!

How many times has your engine been overhauled?
John Krystowski
Avon Ohio
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