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lurtch

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a poetic Ode to Pagodas
« on: March 07, 2022, 20:23:47 »
  Hello All,

I had some fun composing this little ditty - - - ENJOY

Larry in CA     

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      Ode to Pagoda


The cool car that I own
     With that big star in the grille
Is a sight to behold
     And delivers my thrill

If you own one of these
     You have heeded the call
Its more than a car
     Pagoda Style says it all

Quirks they are numerous
     Well known to this group
Spend time on our website
     You will be in the loop

Pagodas are temples
     In many Asian lands
But our worship begins
     With the wheel in our hands

Whip it into a turn
     Then spin up the tach
Once you Pagoda SL
     There is no going back

No pushrods, no carbs
     No superfluous widgets
‘Till next time I drive it
     I do nothing but fidget

A mystique unexplained
     A cadre so loyal
A reputation renowned
     An experience so royal

Engineering and design
     Performance and style
Our Pagodas have it all
     Tops any list you’d compile






Larry Hemstreet  in  N. Cal.

1966  230SL  (restored) Met. Anthracite w/ Maroon leather
1981  300TD-T (Concours condition, 86K, GETRAG 5sp.)
1982  300TD-T (parted out)
1986  560SEC (totaled)
1991  300TE (gifted)
1998  E320 (sold)
2004  E320 wagon (gifted)
2008  CLK550 Cabriolet

lreppond

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Re: a poetic Ode to Pagodas
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2022, 21:11:58 »
Very, very clever!
~Len

1971 280 SL
576G red/251 Beige
4 speed manual
Family owned since new (father —> son)

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Re: a poetic Ode to Pagodas
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2022, 23:17:02 »
You know, I kind of like it.  :)  Coming from a bit of a poet and writer myself, I say that it has a certain appeal. 


 Good work, young man!
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
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1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
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1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

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Re: a poetic Ode to Pagodas
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2022, 06:37:11 »
Someone should put some music to it.
Frank Koronkiewicz
Willowbrook, Illinois

1970 280SL Originally Light Ivory - Now Anthracite Gray Metallic

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Re: a poetic Ode to Pagodas
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2022, 14:16:46 »
 8)

Cool!
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Re: a poetic Ode to Pagodas
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2022, 16:49:02 »
Someone should put some music to it.

I think Frank should perform it at the next PUB Pagodafest Chicago!

Larry,  well done!
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Re: a poetic Ode to Pagodas
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2022, 17:02:53 »
excellent!
Mark Miller
1968 280SL
Rode in his pagoda's first mile.