[Murf the Surf]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

I get it but a bit too much of a good thing.

[Murf the Surf]

Rolls Royce concept car.

https://autodiscoveries.com/new-roll...yGRLEI5fh8LZRo

[floridaorange]

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

I get it but a bit too much of a good thing.

Certainly not for everyone, but still cool!

[Murf the Surf]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

Certainly not for everyone, but still cool!

I think the front dam is just a bit much for my taste, but I do love 993's.

[P1]

Originally Posted by CTPJ

P1 Here are a few better pictures of how the car currently looks.

BMWGUYinCO If you ask my wife about how much it's worth, she'll flatly say "It's not worth a GD penny. He's never going to sell it and it only costs us money."


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Absolutely stunning. In my opinion, no better looking vehicle has ever been designed or produced.

[JJ 911SC]

They complement each other...

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by CTPJ

P1 Here are a few better pictures of how the car currently looks.

BMWGUYinCO If you ask my wife about how much it's worth, she'll flatly say "It's not worth a GD penny. He's never going to sell it and it only costs us money."


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Absolutely stunning example CTPJ !! Glad to see that you have kept it in the family. Dad would be proud.

[CTPJ]

P1 GERMAN M3 Thank you very much! This car fueled my passion for German cars and taught me how to drive a stick shift. It has been a part of my life for a very long time. In fact, the picture below is of my mother sitting in the car at the 12 hours of Sebring the day she discovered she was pregnant with me. The car has an interesting backstory as well. If anyone has any interest reading about it, it can be found beginning on page 40 of the May/June issue of the MBCA The Star magazine. ( Link: https://issuu.com/mercedes-benz_club...022-04252022-1 )

[P1]

Originally Posted by CTPJ

P1 GERMAN M3 Thank you very much! This car fueled my passion for German cars and taught me how to drive a stick shift. It has been a part of my life for a very long time. In fact, the picture below is of my mother sitting in the car at the 12 hours of Sebring the day she discovered she was pregnant with me. The car has an interesting backstory as well. If anyone has any interest reading about it, it can be found beginning on page 40 of the May/June issue of the MBCA The Star magazine. ( Link: https://issuu.com/mercedes-benz_club...022-04252022-1 )

Thanks for sharing a link to the article. The photo of the SL being loaded onto the ship for its trip to the US would be one I'd have blown up and framed!

[CTPJ]

Originally Posted by P1

Thanks for sharing a link to the article. The photo of the SL being loaded onto the ship for its trip to the US would be one I'd have blown up and framed!

P1 I would but I'm not sure how well it would look as the image was scanned from the original negative taken with a Minox spy camera.

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by CTPJ

P1 GERMAN M3 Thank you very much! This car fueled my passion for German cars and taught me how to drive a stick shift. It has been a part of my life for a very long time. In fact, the picture below is of my mother sitting in the car at the 12 hours of Sebring the day she discovered she was pregnant with me. The car has an interesting backstory as well. If anyone has any interest reading about it, it can be found beginning on page 40 of the May/June issue of the MBCA The Star magazine. ( Link: https://issuu.com/mercedes-benz_club...022-04252022-1 )

As @P1 stated CTPJ , thank you for sharing the link. You can definitely feel the passion you and your family have had. Great pic of your Mom sitting in the car!

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by P1

Thanks for sharing a link to the article. The photo of the SL being loaded onto the ship for its trip to the US would be one I'd have blown up and framed!

I concur @P1! Would make for a great photo if it could be blown up.

[Llarry]

2012 Ferrari FF Coupe -- a 2+2 AWD V-12-powered car. Here's a couple of photos, including the window sticker, which is good for a laugh.
My favorite is "ventilated power seats for $7,385."

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by CTPJ

P1 Here are a few better pictures of how the car currently looks.

Your 300SL posts are among the best in this thread. A wonderful story and the car is absolutely gorgeous. I've fantasized about Ferraris for many years, but the 300SL Roadster is right up there, too. Would you care to comment on the driving experience?

[BMWGUYinCO]

Originally Posted by Llarry

2012 Ferrari FF Coupe -- a 2+2 AWD V-12-powered car. Here's a couple of photos, including the window sticker, which is good for a laugh.
My favorite is "ventilated power seats for $7,385."

Let's add up just the seat related options:

Coloured Safety Belts: $1,284.00
Daytona Style Seat: $4,735.00
Vented Full Elec Seats: $7,385.00

Total: $13,404.00

I don't see it listed, but Apple CarPlay was a $5,000 option from Ferrari...you gotta pay to play!

[CTPJ]

Thank you all for the kind words. I've been fortunate enough to own over 40 BMWs, Porsches, and Mercedes since 1979 and although the ownership of each have been wonderful experiences, the 300SL transcends all the other cars and is truly a member of the family. Fortunately my wife of 25 years shares my passion for German cars (hence her having an M2 as a DD) and this one in particular. I am lucky to have a partner that approves of, and participates, in my addiction.

For those that may be interested in the "rest of the story" of the 300SL, below is a link to Pt 2 of the article that I linked above. It appeared beginning on page 44 of the Nov/Dec issue of the MBCA The Star magazine and shows a number of current pictures of the car. The magazine's cover shot was staged to replicate the factory photo of the prototype taken in 1956.

https://issuu.com/mercedes-benz_club...-december_2022

[dscabra]

I saw this on my startup page feed yesterday and thought it looked interesting. It's a render of what a reimagined Buick GNX could look like.

[3798j]

Originally Posted by CTPJ

For those that may be interested in the "rest of the story" of the 300SL...

What a wonderful story...Totally enjoyed reading every word. Thanks so much for posting.

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

My client is picking this up right now in Cali - so coincedental that I just posted photos of it.

[Murf the Surf]

I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure the threaded rod that holds the air cleaner in place is supposed to stay on the outside of the engine. We, and I mean our mechanic had a mishap when getting the tune right on the Mini last week. The upside is, the Mini got a new set of lighter weight pistons. The engine is back together, no damage to the head or valves and is running like a top, when we got there yesterday Matt was just putting the oil in and the old girl fired right up. Should have it home in about a week. Fingers crossed.

And, Lisa has a new paperweight for her desk.

[BMWGUYinCO]

Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure the threaded rod that holds the air cleaner in place is supposed to stay on the outside of the engine. We, and I mean our mechanic had a mishap when getting the tune right on the Mini last week. The upside is, the Mini got a new set of lighter weight pistons. The engine is back together, no damage to the head or valves and is running like a top, when we got there yesterday Matt was just putting the oil in and the old girl fired right up. Should have it home in about a week. Fingers crossed.

And, Lisa has a new paperweight for her desk.

That must have made one helluva noise.

Glad there wasn't more extensive damage and looking forward to the home delivery pics Murf!