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Today I was walking through the neighborhood, a historic area with lots of side streets and unique homes to happen across, and there is one specific home with a '72 Mercedes sedan that I always walked past and admired. Today the owners were out doing yard work so I chatted them up, we shared stories and I got a lead on some interior work should I ever choose to go that route, but fascinatingly the gentleman told me that he once owned a Duesenberg and sold it in the 1960's for $1,200. I enjoyed the half hour spent chatting on the sidewalk, and even got invited back soon for more conversation and homemade carrot cake! I just wanted to share because I find it amazing how often cars bring people together. Their Benz traveled from the East coast, to Hawaii, overseas at some point and now, here to Oregon. I can't wait to hear all the reasons why, and learn more about his Duesey ownership!

The private message with the statement that your reply "will be deleted without reading" tells you everything you need to know about such a person. We're all familiar with the know-it-all who's mind can't be changed no matter how much logic and validation you provide them, they will continue to insist that it's currently 1943 or that the moon is made of cheese once they've convinced themselves of the "fact." Remember that most of us come here to learn, share knowledge, and just have fun in the company of like-minded others, but people like that tend to have far greater issues in their lives, so we must feel more pity than anger towards them and hope that they one day find happiness in their own lives.

I am looking for a set or even a photocopy of the instructions for the clockwork Prameta cars, specifically the Mercedes-Benz 300 but I'm sure all the mechanisms work the same. Thank you.

You may be interested in these two articles I posted a while back. This link has tons of other models you can make by going from the link at the bottom: Moto Arigato: Papercraft 500K for Those Long Winter Nights This one has a pretty spectacular Audi: Moto Arigato: Audi A7 Rendered In Paper I made an XB-70 Valkyrie model as a kid (ok, I watched as my dad glued it together) that was so amazing, but I haven't done one since. We picked it up at WPAFB Air Force Museum in Dayton and it's a memory I will always have tho thankfully my father is still around. The quality of wooden models varies greatly and in recent years I've noticed in places like those little tourist towns that the old style of local craftsmen building them a few each month has been overtaken by mass produced, poor quality versions made in India or China by the thousands. You can spot them a mile away with glue spurting out, rough edges, and no crash test certifications.

I love when this happens, but more fun when you get to meet the owners. Regarding the Morgan story, last summer I was chatting with our neighbor and she asked me to help her carry a bag of mulch out to the front from her garage. We went into the garage and what do I see but a lovely early bicycle fender Morgan sitting next to her Nissan wagon. Curious why I never knew she had it, she told me she has been storing it for her brother! You never know what's lurking in those suburban garages.

The Benz replica will give you (generally) the look you seek but none of the feel, vibe, quality or history since it contains no Mercedes nor vintage parts. That one was made in 1989 the ad says. I think your Chevelle fulfills the need for a fun but relatively modern car so why not go full vintage and treat yourself to a genuine version instead of this replica? The replica will drive like an 80's car, not exactly motoring's finest era, but another problem with them is parts. Some components are from one make and model while others come from something else entirely, so good luck tracking them down when the time comes, and many parts, trim & fiberglass body especially are custom made and you may never find them if you have an accident. The replica also will not fool anyone into thinking it's a real Benz, the proportions are way off and the details are poor in person, and neither will most people think it's even vintage, BUT if you're considering it simply because you want "the look" then buy what you like. You're the one who's going to be driving it and people do drive these every day. Given the choice, I'd rather buy a 60's or 70's real Benz than any replica with no genuine Mercedes content but I know that's not what you want, so my advice is buy something that truly is an authentic automobile of the era since that's what your heart has been yearning for. My opinion only of course and if you showed up at my door in that car I'd still happily go for a cruise with you.

I don't know enough about the system to comment really, but if like most other air suspension vehicles there is an available refit to standard mounts I see no reason to avoid them. Some people say they are easy to maintain if driven, but in my experience, all rubber rots, so you will eventually have problems it's just a matter of when (usually the least convenient moment) and how much it will cost. Standard setup doesn't leave you stranded or riding goofy style and tends to wear out gradually not suddenly fail. I think cost-no-object buyers are best suited to the 300se, and somebody has to save them, but otherwise I see no real advantage over a 280se considering the risk. I would have loved to stayed around but we had just left our spot a few blocks up after a day of strolling the cafes and shops and were on our way to meet a friend elsewhere. Oddly I did see two other cabs, a green and a brown one, the same weekend. I've seen the brown one a couple more times out my window since, so we must be neighbors!

eBay has successfully sued many similar companies because they started the "web based auction" business model, I am not sure how others who remain get around this tho but it must be a matter of specifics. Sites that sell items, and accept offers are different that auctions, and may be a good basis to avoid trouble down the road. Anyone seriously interested in pursuing this would need to research those elements at greater depth. I will say that one master site dealing primarily with vintage parts, either used or new but for cars of a certain age or older is appealing if you could get various forums & clubs on board to support. The issue there is some clubs may not want to promote or be seen as condoning a site that they have no idea how it will turn out or if it is or will remain totally legitimate.

Sad that "inexpensive accessory" in that era is top-notch craftsmanship today.

I didn't know the couple, but her obituary paints a picture of someone who enjoyed life to the fullest. A reminder to us all that we will never have more time than we do right now, so make the most of it with friends and your passions in life. She sounds like a wonderful lady.

I was putting miles on the W111 Coupe today when we happened upon a beautiful W112 Cabriolet parked on a side street. Had to circle the block and come back for a beauty shot, but the owner was not to be found.

For future reference, I noticed similar but reddish-orange colored fine particles appearing on my console and dash from time to time and eventually realized it was headliner backing material falling through the perforations caused by vibrations from driving.

A heart as big as his persona. I never saw the man without a smile on his face, you could tell he lived life well and appreciated every moment. We should all be so lucky.

Both are incredible designs, but the Avanti still has spaceship styling that will never go unnoticed or unappreciated. I'm also a Hoosier by birth so take that into consideration as well.

I brokered personal armored vehicles for a few years so I have an affinity for thee cars in general. It's amazing how far we've come. The louvered grille inserts would basically deflect a bullet up into the radiator, but they probably figured it's better than nothing at all. Also, no serious shop uses the terminology "bullet proof" anymore, only bullet resistant. I wonder what country this was made for?

Do you think more people are just selling stuff on eBay and Craigslist these days instead of at meets? Nothing beats a big gathering of like-minded folks.

So I just did a google image search for the car and I found an article on it. Can someone explain to a novice like myself what this means exactly? Is it an original car with later engine swap, was it built with all original parts left over as the article somewhat implies, or is it a repro? The car was shown at Forest Grove Concours so I'd imagine it would have to be at least an original body and chassis but I have no idea. Whatever the case, the guy driving looked very happy and content so that's all that matters. Classic looks, big muscle equal ‘wow’ Found the answer to my question here, tho most of you probably already know this info: Glenn Pray Auburn Speedsters

All good input folks, thanks. I think replacing the seats with better, but still old and correct, seats from another car could be an option down the road. These were never conditioned and despite my efforts are tearing the more I use the car. I'm still fine with them at present but may switch them out in the future. Buying old seats is usually cheaper than new seat covers anyway and would definitely match the patina. One thing I am loving is how approachable the car is to people, relating to stock_steve, a lady with a cute sleeping young daughter in her arms walked up to me yesterday and started asking how long I've had it and said she loves that it's all original. I try to never prejudge people but I didn't expect her to be interested in my car, but she then told me how she had a one-owner Karmann Ghia convertible that "I wish I had kept." I am finding that so much of the car is looking good just from careful cleaning, polishing and care. I figured the paint was too far gone but polished the top surfaces and now it looks even better than I imagined it could. Funny thing is, I replaced the parcel shelf and patched the top of the seatbacks when I first got her, just itching to do something, and now I wish I had left them alone. So that seems to answer all my questions, do as little as possible aside from spending voluminous amounts of time and cash on the guts of the car and keep the tank full and enjoy her. I just read about the Mileage Award Program and will be enrolling in that, I'm definitely planning to put her over the 100,000 mile mark this summer. (Got her with 95k last November, she's at 98k now, all in-town mileage just cruisin' around.)

I was up at Council Crest park today enjoying the panoramic view when something even more inspiring appeared, a beautiful Auburn Boattail Speedster. It was maroon body over black fenders and I did notice the lovely engine-turned dash as it rounded the corner and left. I was hoping the driver was going to stop so I could chat him up, but he seemed to be enjoying the drive on a lovely day. If it belongs to anyone here then perhaps we're neighbors, I would welcome a chat! Portland has so many wonderful old cars and is also the home to the oldest Mercedes-Benz dealer and oldest Ferrari dealer in the US. I live in a high-rise with only garage parking, but there are several great cars even here, a DeLorean, Lotus Elise, '34 Ford sedan, 1960's Porsche, etc., and I see lots of beautiful machines on the streets every day like a lovely blue Morgan today, Triumph Spitfire, old Ferraris, and more. Love what the nice weather is bringing out.

Check out the link on this other thread if you haven't seen it yet. Says for trade for Corvette but will sell, Eugene, OR isn't really all that far from you and a nice drive home. Don't know the asking price. http://forums.aaca.org/f169/arctic-adventure-47-dodge-327668.html

I've not yet attended any functions as a member, but the leadership level folks I've engaged with via email on a couple of occasions have been very gracious, and Portlanders in general are polite people. I remember before I joined their ranks as a member but was already an owner for several years, I wanted to chat with a few of them at the local concours. All their cars were circled with a rope around, and while every other club and marque had owners who were seated next to their cars and engaging with curious onlookers, not a single MB member acknowledged me in any way even after I loitered around several cars for a good 20-minutes, made eye contact with a couple with an inquisitive smile, and so on. My primary reason was that I had been looking for just the type of car I eventually bought, and really would have appreciated some first-hand knowledge and advice. Only after the ropes came down and most had left did an elderly couple with a lovely 220se cab take the time to chat about their car. The whole experience turned me off to the club, and I only joined later for the magazine and Classic Center discount I have to admit. I plan to attend some events this summer as part of the club, I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, but the experience really formed a lasting opinion. I don't relay this story out of malice, as I've told it on the MB forums as well, but more to educate the members that car shows are social events, not just for the clubs but for interacting with an interested public.

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I have a small offering of various scale models ranging from old Dinky and Corgi diecast cars to a highly detailed Lewis Hamilton F1 car by Minichamps. You can buy direct from the site using the PayPal buttons or I can arrange "old fashioned" methods of purchase at your preference. Have a look and contact me with any questions. MarrsCars Toys & Models