Amazing Pagoda on BAT...that COLOR....WOW!

[teahead]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-mercedes-benz-280sl-19/

I think I'll have to consider this color as opposed to the original Atlantik.

Man, so nice!

 

[jmackro]

An interesting photo - it's as if the car has driven from winter into summer.

 

[Markos]

Are those factory tires? They look meaty. I'm sure it's just me but the car has a notchback mustang vibe in that pic.

 

[vince]

Are those factory tires? They look meaty. I'm sure it's just me but the car has a notchback mustang vibe in that pic.

Funny you say that about the tires. I had a '71 Pagoda before I bought my coupe. One of my buddies (who is not a car guy) would always comment on how big the tires looked and they couldn't be right for the car. That car was pretty stock compared to my coupe and it had the original size tires on it, they just have a lot more sidewall than we're used to now.

 

[Nicad]

When I saw the lighting and Cedar hedge, I guessed correctly that the photo was taken in my home town. My Brother is a Mercedes freak and would love that. Probably lives around the corner.

 

[Belgiumbarry]

yes Rob , very nice color ! even for a MB
i once had a BMW 320, long time ago , in that dark metallic blue and found it up to today one of the nicest colors i ever had.....

 

[teahead]

Another beautiful blue:

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle...-porsche-993-turbo-sport-seats-iris-blue.html

 

[Bmachine]

Funny you say that about the tires. I had a '71 Pagoda before I bought my coupe.

Vince, since you had both, how would you compare the two from your owner's perspective?

 

[HB Chris]

I had a 230SL. Biggest difference? On the freeway at 77mph the coupe is at 3000 rpm, the Pagoda close to 4000 rpm.