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BobH

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This was a surprise
« on: February 17, 2025, 16:21:51 »
Didn't expect to bump into this when i took the dog for a walk this morning

It was randomly parked on a small industrial estate near me, top down, it probably wasn't driven there, as it had no transmission tunnel, the gearbox was exposed, as was the road underneath

Absolutely stunning, the door handles are a work of art!
February 1965 230SL Automatic
UK delivered RHD
Papyrus white, blue hard top & hub caps
Blue soft top
Blue leather

yves

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Re: This was a surprise
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2025, 16:53:58 »
And d’Hayden a wonderful color👍
Happy owner of a 69 blue 280SL ,  63 FHC  osb E-type , 55 FHC XK 140 to be restored...

AndrewB

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Re: This was a surprise
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2025, 17:07:22 »
Beautiful
1969 280SL (unrestored)
1970 280SL (fully restored)
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Pawel66

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Re: This was a surprise
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2025, 20:10:27 »
What was she doing there? Is there a shop?
Pawel

280SL 1970 automatic 180G Silver
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EeVeeWee

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Re: This was a surprise
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2025, 21:00:27 »
Not as nice as a Pagoda.  ;D
Again something else.

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Re: This was a surprise
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2025, 21:32:04 »
What was she doing there? Is there a shop?

There was no sign up, and no windows, so nothing to indicate what they do there.  I just googled the address and found Riedling & Mouser Ltd, their website states that they're very much involved in the classic car and historic racing industry all over the world

Nothing of interest usually parked outside until today, who knows what goes on inside some of these innocuous looking buildings.  I guess they want to stay anonymous so they don't invite criminals
February 1965 230SL Automatic
UK delivered RHD
Papyrus white, blue hard top & hub caps
Blue soft top
Blue leather

Pawel66

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Re: This was a surprise
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2025, 22:17:07 »
Hope she is well taken care of there...
Pawel

280SL 1970 automatic 180G Silver
W128 220SE
W121 190SL
G-class