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Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by ibesuc, Dec 29, 2009.

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  1. ragtop1

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    #51 ragtop1, Dec 31, 2009
    you guys just have to take off your blinders
     
  2. JasonMiller

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  3. os993

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    #53 os993, Jan 1, 2010
    Just out of interest, how many miles do most drivers cover in their Ferrari per year? Mercs are great cars for driving everyday, easy to drive and comfortable.
     
  4. mcimino

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    #54 mcimino, Jan 1, 2010
    Good topic for an individual thread in General Discussion.
     
  5. thurston howell III

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    #55 thurston howell III, Jan 1, 2010
    That would depend if the Ferrari is a daily driver or not. I would guess most Ferraris are garage queens that don't see more than 5k a year. Now that's just a guess.
     
  6. tajaro

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    #56 tajaro, Jan 1, 2010
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    Great fun to drive with manual transmission and looks cool for 37+ years old.

    Very early production- original badged as 350SL but with the 4.5 liter. Mods include original MB 4 speed tranny/differential, newer wheels and Nardi steering wheel. Euro headlights added but bumpers are original. Front apron from 560SL. Totally restored over a 15 year period (stupid me spent 3X it's market value!!).

    Live and learn- let others restore your next classic!
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  7. vteqe

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    #57 vteqe, Jan 1, 2010
    mcimmno,

    Is your MB a 6.3, 4.5, 3.5 or a 2.8? We had a 280SE 4.5 way back in the 1970s. As I remember, my sister shorten it.
     
  8. mcimino

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    #58 mcimino, Jan 1, 2010
    Hi vtege.

    That's it, a 1972 280SE 4.5... and I'm on Long Island too!
     
  9. stokpro

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  10. ragtop1

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    #60 ragtop1, Jan 2, 2010
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    I love that steering wheel, looks great ! Is it an easy job to swap out the ugly plastic original?
     
  11. Lew L

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    #61 Lew L, Jan 2, 2010


    Brandywine Polo Club as a back-drop?
     
  12. mattymouse33

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    #62 mattymouse33, Jan 2, 2010
    What? The renound airport Enzo is now a taxi? lol ;)
     
  13. lambo472

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  14. stokpro

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  15. tajaro

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    #65 tajaro, Jan 2, 2010
    No issues whatsoever- single bolt and standard Nardi install kit (~$70). Make sure to get the correct horn wire kit (two wires or single). It does look good- I think I remember it as 390mm.
     
  16. tajaro

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    #66 tajaro, Jan 2, 2010
    You got it- great spot and fun every Sunday at 3pm in good seasons...
     
  17. ttdang123

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  18. Gilles82

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  19. Gemm

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  20. AlexO91

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    #70 AlexO91, Jan 4, 2010
    Nice!! So is the parked ML or the E class on the other side of the road yours.... Joke ;).
     
  21. ibesuc

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    #71 ibesuc, Jan 17, 2010
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    Though this car is going to be worth $40,000 in three years, I still love it, even more then the SL65, it has such a wonderful transmission and exhaust note. Though many people say Mercedes don't have any passion, I personally think this car is an exception. COol thing about this car in particular is that it is the IWC (Mercedes watch partnership) edition and it is painted a factory matte white.

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  22. Steveny360

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    #72 Steveny360, Jan 17, 2010
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  23. GuyIncognito

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    #73 GuyIncognito, Jan 17, 2010
    did you get that homeless guy away from your car? :D
     
  24. Steveny360

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    #74 Steveny360, Jan 17, 2010
    The car came with a free trunk monkey.
     
  25. Steveny360

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    #75 Steveny360, Jan 17, 2010
    I went to the dealer last summer and drove the S63. The 63 just didn't feel like it had the punch that the 55 had. Anyone else that has driven both the 55 and the 63 feel the same way?
     
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