Dez
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And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Nov 14, 2014 19:46:32 GMT
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Dez
Club Retro Rides Member
And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Nov 14, 2014 19:50:25 GMT
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  ^i definately want a coupe rear bumper^ |
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Last Edit: Nov 14, 2014 19:51:16 GMT by Dez
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Nov 14, 2014 19:54:47 GMT
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this  was in this  Unusual |
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Dez
Club Retro Rides Member
And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Nov 14, 2014 20:08:37 GMT
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not really, its just a standard 280S by the looks. '72 was the last year for them i think, i went to look at one a few years back that was a manual too, really should have bought that car.
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Nov 14, 2014 20:15:56 GMT
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not really, its just a standard 280S by the looks. '72 was the last year for them i think, i went to look at one a few years back that was a manual too, really should have bought that car. ah right thought they where only single carb?  |
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Nov 14, 2014 20:18:57 GMT
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^i definately want a coupe rear bumper^ Can I call dibs on your back bumper when you get a coupe one, if it's not rotten?! :-D |
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Nov 14, 2014 20:40:05 GMT
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Back in mid-July I swapped my beautiful 1068 Daimler for this lovely 1968 W108 280SE  The very next morning (13 hours after collecting it) it was MOT'd and on the road.  It shares storage space at Area 52 my other road going rolling project (and automotive love), my Land Rover. I have to pinch myself whenever I see either/both of these cars and realise that they're mine!  It made its debut at the Gathering this year. Driven there and looked after by Dave because I was in the LR.  Next big event was to head 210 miles to Dez's to help him with an engine swap in his hot rod, then another 50 odd miles to Players show then another 150+ miles home after that. Dave drove it for this too because, again, I was in the Land Rover.  Even with the bad weather, I had a great view for that 400 odd miles!  The only let down on the trip was the alternator packing up on the LR. A heroic save thanks to rmad, and a set of jump leads brought all the way from his house over an hour away, and we were on our way for the rest of the weekend. Many thanks again Rmad!  Next up was playing wedding car for tom13 on here. A trip to Devon to chauffeur his lovely bride to be around and it all went really well. What a day, what a couple! Proud to have been a part of it. Super poud of the car too....   Lastly, for now, it made an appearance on the Wheel Whores stand at the recent 'Ultimate Stance' show in Telford. OK, so it wasn't anywhere near as modified as some of the other cars, but it got some great reactions and Dave loved driving it again (Yep, I was in the LR!)  So that's over 1,000 trouble free miles without even thinking about it. It's a lovely car and I have a feeling it might be staying in the fleet a bit longer than I had originally anticipated. It really does get under your skin. Thanks to South Wales Car Club for this shot:  |
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markbognor
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Nov 14, 2014 22:32:48 GMT
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fred
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WTF has happened to all the Vennies?
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Nov 14, 2014 23:06:13 GMT
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Damn it had a stacklight when I was 19 or so cant even remember the engine size or owt
But it was white and back in 1988 I stood out like a king back then
I now want another one after reading this they are in my mind THE MERC
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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bgt
Part of things
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Nov 14, 2014 23:47:27 GMT
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Oops, I thought the other one was an appreciation type thread. Sorry. Glad that it contributed to this thread though.   |
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Nov 14, 2014 23:55:25 GMT
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 .JPG) edit: sorry for huge pictures.. |
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Last Edit: Nov 14, 2014 23:57:31 GMT by Deleted
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Dez
Club Retro Rides Member
And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Nov 15, 2014 11:23:06 GMT
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i see what you did there mr bognor  i found the speedhunters writeup for the red one the other day, it was on my list of ones to add to this thread. bruce- bagtime yet? |
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Mike
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Nov 15, 2014 19:05:42 GMT
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brc76
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 I ended up with this after a few owners and at some point it was on BAT, a 1967 250s Euro model with a manual transmission. Sadly the lower half of it was made out of brillo pads and filler. Good news though it will live on in part in another '66 250s that is rather sound but has stood for years in a garage. |
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Last Edit: Nov 16, 2014 0:37:18 GMT by brc76
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Dez
Club Retro Rides Member
And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Nov 17, 2014 21:32:07 GMT
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Last Edit: Nov 17, 2014 21:39:31 GMT by Dez
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Nov 17, 2014 22:29:55 GMT
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VIP
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Nov 18, 2014 12:05:33 GMT
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Last Edit: Nov 18, 2014 12:06:34 GMT by VIP
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Nov 18, 2014 12:16:22 GMT
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want. Huge pile of regret. Cheers Dez, lol.
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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mylittletony
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Nov 18, 2014 12:21:52 GMT
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mmmmm, chrome bundts and whitebands - a strong look |
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Nov 18, 2014 12:59:01 GMT
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I think this one has coupe rear arches  They're the standard arches.  |
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