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AndrewAZ
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| Any of you guys see the 300sl on PBS?
They had a show on last night about John Fitch it was called Gullwing at Twilight. I dont know if they show it on normal PBS since it was on my PBS HD channel. Boy the sound of the 300sl and seeing it in HD was crazy. Basically the show was about John Fitch who is a famous race car diver who is 70-80 trying to break the land speed record for the 300sl class. He is trying to get the 300SL up to 170mph. Its worth watching just for seeing the 300sl in high definition.
Do we have any members who have a 300sl? I have seen one around where I live its blue but I am not sure if it is a kit car or original next time I see it driving around I will try and get closer. |
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jdc1244
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| RE: Any of you guys see the 300sl on PBS?
I believe the w198’s top speed is about 165, or there about so he’s in the ballpark.
The pure mechanical fuel injection would run briefly after the engine was off and gasoline would contaminate the motor oil. It had to be changed often.
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AndrewAZ
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| RE: Any of you guys see the 300sl on PBS?
jdc1244 - 5/7/2006 4:21 PM
I believe the w198’s top speed is about 165, or there about so he’s in the ballpark.
The pure mechanical fuel injection would run briefly after the engine was off and gasoline would contaminate the motor oil. It had to be changed often.
If I remember right had came with 3 different gear packages so the top speed varied. But going 150mph at that time when most cars struggled to get to 100mph is impressive. If I ever want a super car forget Ferrari or Lamborgini I am going to get a 300SL its such a sexy car. Anyone want to start a donation so that my dream of owning a 300SL can come true? |
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jdc1244
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| RE: Any of you guys see the 300sl on PBS?
It was a remarkably fast and stable at speed and was decades ahead of any car of its time. It rivals the performance of most cars today. The 3.0 L inline six produced 215 hp at 5000 rpm. |
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Marsden
Classic MB
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Capital City USA
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| RE: Any of you guys see the 300sl on PBS?
AndrewAZ - 5/7/2006 10:50 PM jdc1244 - 5/7/2006 4:21 PM I believe the w198’s top speed is about 165, or there about so he’s in the ballpark. The pure mechanical fuel injection would run briefly after the engine was off and gasoline would contaminate the motor oil. It had to be changed often. If I remember right had came with 3 different gear packages so the top speed varied. But going 150mph at that time when most cars struggled to get to 100mph is impressive. If I ever want a super car forget Ferrari or Lamborgini I am going to get a 300SL its such a sexy car. Anyone want to start a donation so that my dream of owning a 300SL can come true?
Noble, and certainly impressive for someone your age.
Sure, I'll contribute, my change jar anyway 
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nomad
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| RE: Any of you guys see the 300sl on PBS?
It's an awesome car
I have a 4-page article on this car and it's record attempt in the March '06 issue of Mercedes Enthusiast magazine
I'd scan and post it but I don't want to infringe on any copyrights |
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Noodles
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| Re: Any of you guys see the 300sl on PBS?
Augie Pabst has a silver one. He is a local beer mogul. He did tons of sports car racing many many years ago. His stepson and I went to middle school together. I got to ride in it a few times. It felt like a parade. The last time I saw the car was a few years ago at Concours Motors. It was in for a complete fuel injection rebuild. Augie told them to call him the bill was to exceed $20,000. The car is still in the Pabst collection. http://www.pabstracing.com/vintage.html
I believe one was recently sold at the Barrett Jackson auction.
Edited by Noodles 5/25/2006 10:59 PM
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DUTCH
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Date registered: Apr 2006
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Saw this one last Fall way up in the Austrian Alps on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road after it had finished an Alpine hill climb event. It was one of two in the event; but the other drove on before I could take a pic.
The driver said that he purchased it from an owner in San Diego, CA, and brought it back to Europe. Talk about a small world!
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Gareth Coe
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DUTCH - 5/26/2006 11:41 AM Saw this one last Fall way up in the Austrian Alps on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road after it had finished an Alpine hill climb event. It was one of two in the event; but the other drove on before I could take a pic. The driver said that he purchased it from an owner in San Diego, CA, and brought it back to Europe. Talk about a small world! Beautiful! |
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BenzDieselTuner
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| Re: Any of you guys see the 300sl on PBS?
she sure is! |
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