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What I like about driving my W116 ...

Started by JasonP, 19 July 2012, 07:02 PM

JasonP


When I'm city driving and get to my proper speed of 30 or 40mph, and I let my foot off the pedal, I feel absolutely nothing, and the engine gives a relaxing "aaahhhh," with a low, comforting hum.


1979 300SD
Color: 623H "Light Ivory"
1979 300SD
Color: 861H "Silver Green Metallic"
1977 280 E
Color: 606G "Maple Yellow"
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I'm relaxed just reading that!  LOL!
1979 6.9 #5541 (Red Bull)
1978 6.9 #4248 (Skye)
1979 6.9 #3686 (Moby Dick)
1978 6.9 #1776 (Dora)
1977 450SEL #7010 white -P
1975 450SEL #8414 gold -P

Tony66_au

Who'dve thunk it eh?

A 116.org post with a "happy ending"!

:-)

Kjhall65


JasonP

1979 300SD
Color: 623H "Light Ivory"
1979 300SD
Color: 861H "Silver Green Metallic"
1977 280 E
Color: 606G "Maple Yellow"
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John Hubertz

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Quote from: JasonP on 20 July 2012, 07:03 PM

Is this auto-erotica?

???

Auto Erotica?  Why yes, I believe it is.  If so, does that make 70s era luxo-barges into tug-boats?

What I liked best about driving Max was driving it right after a wash and wax, especially in the early evening with the gentle glow of the instruments and the hood and star shimmering in the fading light.



...and the smell, that wonderful smell like your Grandfather's library of wool and wood and leather.  I've heard some owners complain about that "old car" smell, but I love it. 

The other thing I really like about all well-preserved old cars is the delightful sensation of stepping back in time as you experience the interior - it is always so amazing when you run across a truly fine example.

John Hubertz
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
(Hunter S. Thompson) 

1977 450SEL (Max Headroom)
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Tony66_au

Ahyup..... The Weird just turned Pro alrighty!