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Hello all,

   Per Cees' suggestion, I am writing to introduce myself to the Group.  I have a 1969 280SL, which I have been working on since 1986.  While it only has 83K miles, I had a good bit of rust to repair after acquisition because the previous owner did not have a garage.  Body-wise, it is now better than new, but still has original leather and carpets, the next areas for improvement.  I attended the last Group gathering in Blacklick, Ohio, where I was able to meet so many splendid people to compare notes and see a surprising variety of the same basic car (with a few outliers, like a 6.3 and a W123 coupe).
   I am a past president of my local MBCA section (Mountain Star Section), and am also working on a recently acquired 1956 Germany-delivered Webasto 219 (still collecting needed parts).
   I look forward to sharing our enjoyment of this fine series of vehicles with everyone.

Erwin Hanke
Charleston, WV

[dwilli3038]

Hello Erwin,

Welcome to our group. I am sure you will find this group to be an excellent resourse and intertainment. I look forward to seeing the input that you will provide as well.


Daryl
'64 230 SL

[W113SL]

quote:Originally posted by Ratdadde

Hello all,

   Per Cees' suggestion, I am writing to introduce myself to the Group.  I have a 1969 280SL, which I have been working on since 1986.  While it only has 83K miles, I had a good bit of rust to repair after acquisition because the previous owner did not have a garage.  Body-wise, it is now better than new, but still has original leather and carpets, the next areas for improvement.  I attended the last Group gathering in Blacklick, Ohio, where I was able to meet so many splendid people to compare notes and see a surprising variety of the same basic car (with a few outliers, like a 6.3 and a W123 coupe).
   I am a past president of my local MBCA section (Mountain Star Section), and am also working on a recently acquired 1956 Germany-delivered Webasto 219 (still collecting needed parts).
   I look forward to sharing our enjoyment of this fine series of vehicles with everyone.

Erwin Hanke
Charleston, WV

Erwin:  We had lunch at Panera Bread, while on Columbus.  I recently met a nice chap from Bloomington, Indiana who has a 219 with sunroof.  He showed the car at Gemutlichket (best of show) and at Startrack in Pittsburgh (best of street).  I will put you in touch with him.  He would like to compare notes.

Pete Lesler W113SL@aol.com