Scotland-Tour 2006

[ZwoachtzigSL]

On the way in the Oldtimer Paradies...
A view of the map is sufficient: Great Britain lies directly before
our Entry-Door. The Problem: unfortunately one gets oneself on the
way there wet feet. Or one gets involved in the Christian See-Drive.
Because that is a little pedantic, the island was in the past
isolated despite all colonialistic ambitions of their inhabitants
always a little. Some old customs in the Kingdom of the change of
the times survived reason. To these customs it belongs as well known
that the Britisher prefers Malzessig  over his frits, that a
Yorkshire pudding pours not as Dessert and evenly the habit of the
Car-Drivers serves to drive on the wrong roadside.
To 19.05. it was so far. 5 Mercedes-Oldtimers landed with the Ferry
in Rosyth (Harbour near by Edinburgh). Starting from there we drove
one zigzag-purely by Scotland, always on the search for still Roads
and still more impressing views. There is not the completely large
touristic attractions, there are which to see in this part of Great
Britain. But many Castle's, countryseats, wonderful garden plants
with sounding names s
umten infinitely our distances. Many of the
old villages with its break stone houses would have been worth it to
foot to be investigated and many daily distances led by one many of
the National-Parks.
But we had only 13 days available for a distance of approximately
2,500 km. Therefore we left many of these opportunities out. Driving
over lonely Single Cross-Routes by these wonderful Landscapes simply
made too much fun.
Have a Look for some of my Fotos and excuse my bad English.
Detlef, Bad Homburg (Germany)
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[KevinC]

Detlef,
Don't be concerned about your English just keep the great photos coming!
Kevin
Kevin Caputo
Boca Raton, FL
1967 230 SL Automatic
670 Light Ivory
113 Bronze/Brown MB Tex

[TR]

Detlef -- Thanks very much for sharing your wonderful photos.  Great way for all of us to take a virtual Pagoda tour of Scotland.
This one is my favorite: http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/ZwoachtzigSL/20066564539_IMG_0928_600x600_49KB.jpg
Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced

[bpossel]

Hello Detlef!
Viel Dank f
r die sehr netten Abbildungen!  Es sieht wie sie hatten einen guten reise gehabt?  Ich w
nsche, da
mein Deutsch so gut wie Ihr Englisch war.  Ich bin embaressed, um zu sagen, da
meine Eltern aus Deutschland kommen. Wir sprachen nie Deutsches zu Hause.
Noch mals, vielen dank!
Bob

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320

[psmith]

Detlef,
Thank you for the fotos.  I looks like a gute fahrt.  Did you survive the malzessig on your frits and the wrong side driving?  Was that a Binz Benz station wagon with you on the trip?
Pete S.

[ZwoachtzigSL]

Hello Pete, Kevin, Tom and Bob,
it makes me happy, which my photos please you. That is it
nevertheless, which makes us all fun. If the wheels roll,
if I hear only the wonderful sound of my engine and 2 weeks
long not the sh.. bell of my telephone in my office.
Scotland is ideal for it.
When you will see more of my Pictures, go on this Website:
http://www.107sl-freunde.de/forum/2/6022/Mercedes-Benz_Schottland-Tour.html
Thank you Boys.
Detlef, Bad Homburg (Germany)
P.S. The blue One is a Mercedes 190 - Kombi; Year 1961
Stern-Garage

[Kenneth Gear]

Thanks for posting..great pictures. That Pagoda looks right at home in those surroundings.
Ken G
1971 280 SL
Silver/red

[waltklatt]

Detlef,
Great pictures, looks like you had yourself a nice cruise through the countryside of Scotland and enjoyed the sights.
How is the driving there?  I've never been there and would like to go some day.
Also great to see another fintail wagon.
Thanks,
Walter Klatt
1967 220SL-diesel
1963 230SL-gas

[ZwoachtzigSL]

quote:Originally posted by waltklatt

Detlef,
Great pictures, looks like you had yourself a nice cruise through the countryside of Scotland and enjoyed the sights.
How is the driving there?  I've never been there and would like to go some day.
Also great to see another fintail wagon.
Thanks,
Walter Klatt
1967 220SL-diesel
1963 230SL-gas

Hello Walter.
Scotland is a Paradies for Oldtimers an Drivers. Particularly well
the north and the west coast pleased me.
The Roadmap is not complete, because I remained 4 days longer like
the remainder of the group. And I drove again up to the Ile OF
Kintyre in South-West. You know nevertheless the Song of Paul Mc
Cartney
Mull OF Kintyre
? Super.  
If you want, I make times a copy of my complete Roadbook for you.
Best Regards,
Detlef, Bad Homburg (Germany)
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[Chad]

I love the photos!!!
1967 230SL (Manual)

[ZwoachtzigSL]

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Hello Friends.    
I am pleased that the photos please you. Therefore
I adjusted once again a few new photos into the 1th Thread.
Regards from the Country of the new Soccer-World-Champion
(Cees, you understands nevertheless fun, or?)

Detlef, Bad Homburg (Germany)
Stern-Garage

[Cees Klumper]

Hello Detlef - nice photos! As for new soccer world champion: was there some kind of tournament recently?
Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

[66andBlue]

quote:Originally posted by cees klumper

... was there some kind of tournament recently?[/i]

I am not sure how recent, but wasn't there one in 1974 with The Netherlands making it into the final game??
What was the result?
Detlef: I envy you for the nice tour. Great pictures!!
Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic

[ZwoachtzigSL]

quote:Originally posted by cees klumper

Hello Detlef - nice photos! As for new soccer world champion: was there some kind of tournament recently?
Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

Hello Cees,
Which makes a Dutch, after Holland... ...Soccer-World-Champion became?  
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It constitutes the Playstation and goes to bed.
Detlef, Bad Homburg (Germany)  
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[JamesL]

Detlef
I looked through the first few and thought "That looks like Skye", and then came across Eilean Doran castle and knew you must have visited Skye. I am envious, I have always wanted to take my car that way - did it in my SLK a few Christmases ago and loved it.
Oh, and on today's performance, I would not bet against Spain!