I think it is a brilliant idea to start rebuilding these Teutonic masterpieces!!!:eek: Ah, those timeless curves and lines and attention to detail plus a V8 on that chassis!!!
Anyone ready for a franchise in the UK?:rolleyes:
http://www.hatchandsons.com/pages/site_info/280SL/
I spent an hour at a classic car dealer this afternoon looking at a 3 owner Ivory 230Sl with hardtop. Just beautiful. No rust in sight. Lovely bodywork. 92,000m, 10,000 in last 22 years according to annual MOTs
Going back Monday to see her out of the showroom/barn (!) for a test etc.
Any...
Came across this rather good resource on the W113 models. The SL known as the "Pagoda" http://www.sl113.org/wiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.HomePage Looks good but knowing my luck its been posted before.;)
Hi
the rev counter in my old 250 SL has started making terrible noises above 2000rpm, so I think I need to take it out and give it a good lube - easier said than done!
Anyone know how to remove the rev counter in a pagoda (1967 250sl). I have been able to get to the back of it, but you cant...
If anyone is after a Pagoda I reakon this one looks great in Ivory with Brown leather.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250084299837&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:UK:1
Can someone please point me in the direction of a source for W113 parts? I am looking for a nearside front bumper off of my 280SL Pagoda (LHD) and MB want a silly £781.02! :(
I collected a pheasent yesterday that wasn't quick enough out of the way and its dinged the chrome bumper by the...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MERCEDES-280-SL-AUTO-WHITE_W0QQitemZ170024807179QQihZ007QQcategoryZ31360QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I don't think I will be contacting him as I do not want to face the disappointment when they say "sorry that should have been £17,800" :)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/sSL280-Pagoda-mercedes-spring-project-drive-away_W0QQitemZ4602638878QQcategoryZ31360QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I like it !! wonder what the reserve is ?
Hi, do any members know where I can source repair panels for a 230 pagoda. In particular I need an offside rear wheel arch.
I have been told that a front arch repair for a series 2 Jaguar xj6 has the same profile, has anyone else heard of this fix?
Regards, :confused: