Treemendously strong Benz

[OzBenzHead]

Here's an interesting photo from the Northern Rivers district of NSW. Observe the integrity of the roof, cabin, glass, and doors, then check the car's ground clearance - courtesy of the tree's weight. Then consider that each metre of the tree trunk probably weighs a few hundred kilo.  From what I can see of the tree, there must be at least four tonne sitting atop that W123. And the storm wouldn't have laid it there too gently, either. Sheesh!

The following comment - and presumably the photo - are from Byron Bay Benz specialist, Joe Inglis. It was on p. 56 of the Byron Shire Echo, 6 January '09.

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[CraigS]

Self levelling suspension ?

[oscar]

holly cow!  That's amazing.

[Yesmar]

Q: If a tree falls in a forest ontop of a car, but no one is around to see or hear it will anyone know?
A: If its a Mercedes Benz, NO

[kolin]

what no one commented on was that windows had not popped out and were still intact.
now thats integrity for you

[Mforcer]

Amazing photo. I do feel safe in my tank car.

Q: If a tree falls in a forest ontop of a car, but no one is around to see or hear it will anyone know?
A: If its a Mercedes Benz, NO

[nathan]

this was posted in the most recent (for aussies) copy of letters to the editor of merc enthusiast