Rona!d Posted October 6, 2018 Share #11461 Posted October 6, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sorry for the delay, had to be back to my desktop pc. Here another dashboard as a starter. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3607782'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 6, 2018 Posted October 6, 2018 Hi Rona!d, Take a look here Name this car..... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Michael Hiles Posted October 7, 2018 Share #11462 Posted October 7, 2018 C/b a Mercedes 300S or 300Sc from the 1950s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted October 7, 2018 Share #11463 Posted October 7, 2018 Right maker, wrong car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted October 7, 2018 Share #11464 Posted October 7, 2018 OK. The reflections suggest a convertible, and the metal hardware suggest 1950s. The wood eliminates a 300SL or 190 SL. How 'bout a 220SE convertible (Ponton version) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted October 7, 2018 Share #11465 Posted October 7, 2018 You nailed it, Michael. W 180 II Grandfather had this one in white with red seats, so it was kind of a flashback. The Ponton still drives a bit like it´s predecessor W187 which he also had as a 220 B convertible. The follow up W 111 250 SE cabrio was the more comfortable, more modern driving car. I remember family tours and that he forbid me playing with the Becker radio in the garage, because the electric antenna sucked battery - did that several times a day ;-) p.s. Good eyes you have! I expected someone would say 220 Ponton but I would have asked if Cabriolet or Coupe (reflections of the sky on the dashboard). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3608066'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted October 7, 2018 Share #11466 Posted October 7, 2018 I remember my father collecting me from school on a leave out week-end in his new W111 220 SEC in 62 (reg no DSE 909) and me showing off to the other boys, the electric aerial and windows. Wilson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted October 7, 2018 Share #11467 Posted October 7, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wilson the Coupe also looks awesome. There is a twintone 220 SEC grey with perlwhite roof around, just lovely. Also electric aerial if I recall right. The Ponton is more understatement and it is a bridge car between old "handmade" Mercedes and modern 1960s Mercedes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted October 7, 2018 Share #11468 Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) I have long had a warm spot for Mercedes Benz. Mercedes makes hugely competent cars but they are not always beautiful. But the post war convertibles are all simply beautiful IMO. The highlight I think is the last 280SE with the lower grill and the 3.5 engine. One of the loveliest cars ever. Some automotive journalist once said that it is possible that a list of the 10 best cars ever would all be by Mercedes Benz. Even I don’t believe that, but it is not a completely ludicrous statement. I have long personal experience with the W123 and W126 – they are impressive machines. I open the next mystery car to someone else – my car archive is too thin to produce anything challenging. Very good thread, what with so many good humoured experts. Edited October 7, 2018 by Michael Hiles 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted October 8, 2018 Share #11469 Posted October 8, 2018 I open the next mystery car to someone else – my car archive is too thin to produce anything challenging. Gents, anybody likes to proceed? Don´t miss that chance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 10, 2018 Share #11470 Posted October 10, 2018 Nobody? If nobody else steps in I'll add one tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 11, 2018 Share #11471 Posted October 11, 2018 Let's try this one. I've cloned out the marque and coachbuilder from the front wing/fender Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3610564'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted October 11, 2018 Share #11472 Posted October 11, 2018 There is a Vignale like flavour to this car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 12, 2018 Share #11473 Posted October 12, 2018 Not the coach builder, but I can see how you'd think that. The body is from another Italian house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanellus Posted October 12, 2018 Share #11474 Posted October 12, 2018 Chrysler Ghia Special GS-1 coupe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 12, 2018 Share #11475 Posted October 12, 2018 1954, using a large Chrysler V8 with hemispherical combustion chambers and an automatic transmission. Your turn Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3611356'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted October 12, 2018 Share #11476 Posted October 12, 2018 ......and possibly rather small drum brakes. I drove a Cunningham-Vignale C3 with its original 11" drums (?Mercury) a couple of years ago and its lack of brakes was a touch too exciting. This one had had the three speed semi-auto transmission uprated to a 4 speed and twin 4 barrel carburettors on an Offenhauser manifold (I did not realise they did after-market parts). It handled OK for a period car and was pretty quick but if I had been going to do those powertrain mods, I would have put on 4 wheel disc brakes and damn the originality. You don't want to be saying to yourself, as you disappear over a cliff edge: "Well at least I kept it original" Wilson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 12, 2018 Share #11477 Posted October 12, 2018 I'm certain the brakes were substandard, but have no data to support that belief. The aftermarket mods to the Cunningham were all readily available for all "modern" V8 engines from US manufacturers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanellus Posted October 13, 2018 Share #11478 Posted October 13, 2018 Thank You Stuart Name this car, which needs a good mechanic Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3611789'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 15, 2018 Share #11479 Posted October 15, 2018 Italy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted October 15, 2018 Share #11480 Posted October 15, 2018 BMW 503 Cabriolet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.