Wanted for television shooting in Paris: 230 SL

[Cees Klumper]

Today I received a telephone call from a representative of the Dutch public television station KRO. They are looking for a 230 SL for a television program shooting in Paris a week from tomorrow (!) i.e. Thursday, November 2nd. The program will be referring to the Pagoda appearing on the recent Top Gear's 100 most sexy cars list. This is an opportunity to show the Dutch people what car should have ranked no. 1.

Ideally the car would be picked up by them from the owner on Wednesday evening, and returned the Friday morning. For obvious reasons, a car that is situated in or near Paris would be best, although Dutch or Belgian members would also be good. Alternatively, the owner can drive to Paris him (or her) self, and keep an eye on the filming in Paris.

For those of us in command of the Dutch language, here is the email I received:

"Beste Cees,
 
Zoals afgesproken een mail met ons verzoek.
Voor een van onze opnames zijn we op zoek naar een Mercedes 230 SL.
De auto wordt op locatie in Parijs, gebruikt als decoratie.
Deze auto staat nl. op nr. 48 in de Top 100 van Meest Sexy auto's in het blad Top Gear.
 
De opnamedatum is donderdag 2 november en de auto is de dan de hele dag nodig.
Het liefst halen we de auto woensdagavond 1 november op en brengen we 'm vrijdagochtend 3 november weer terug.
Er worden geen stunts gedaan en er wordt zorgvuldig met de auto omgegaan. (De auto is dan ook door de KRO verzekerd)
Als er een lid is dat hier aan mee wil werken dan hoor ik dat graag.
Voor vragen ben ik bereikbaar via onderstaand telefoonnummer.
 
Bij voorbaat dank voor de medewerking!
 
Vriendelijke groeten,

Yvette Bohr                                                              
Redacteur PK
KRO Info TV
   
Tel:  +31 (0)35 6713766                                                      
Fax: +31 (0)35-6713545                                                      
E: yvette.bohr@kro.nl

I considered going myself, but have too many work commitments that day. Giving my car to a 'stranger' (although this is a very reputable TV station) for two days is not something I would do, so I am passing on what would otherwise be kind of an adventure. Please contact Yvette directly should you be interested.

Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

[Cees Klumper]

Pagoda found!

Jaap Havik has come forward with a 230 SL for the shoot. Also a Belgian member volunteered, but Jaap beat him to it. Great to know that it could be arranged at such short notice.


Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

[vincesy]

I can't read Dutch but did the message say that the Pagoda was ranked 48 in the top 100?  Is this the first time the Pagoda made it to the list?

[Cees Klumper]

Yes, it did rank no. 48 apparently (I have the Top Gear mag with that list here somewhere). This may well be the first time that Top Gear compiled such as list. I think it may have been discussed here before, I recall the mention that the no. 1 car was the Fiat 500 'rucksak' (backpack) model (...)

Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

[JamesL]

http://index.php?topic=5627+Gear[/url]


Here's the list (in part). Although why all the MB cars are lumped together is a mystery to me

[vincesy]

huh?  the 107 SLC is sexier than the 113?
and the 113 is sexier than the perennial favorite gullwing coupe?
that's surprising.  i'm glad to see the 600 pullman on the list too.