Pics : Classic Mercedes Benz 190 SL

Alvis · 15th June 2009, 13:35

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Originally Posted by Alvis

Awini, Nawab Saifullah Khan of Jhal Magsi (father of present Governor Baluchistan, Zulfiqar Magsi) had a 300 SL gullwing. The car was based in his Lahore residence since arrival in 1955 and he was a REGULAR visitor to New Delhi by road driving the gullwing to Delhi for the races and then on to Simla to visit old family friends.

Factory records confirm that no gullwing came to India, but the Magsi car is on record as having been shipped to Karachi.

Chassis was 5500113, year 1955. It was fitted with Rudge wheels. The car was sadly taken out of Pakistan in the 80's.

All,

There is no 300 SL Roadster in Pakistan. One roadster was brought from Kabul in 1979 and exported out shortly.
The only Gullwing was the one referred to above. Prior to 1965 it was very simple and easy to drive from Lahore to Delhi, how I pray may those days return.

As for the 190 SL to which, as V 16 keeps reminding us, this thread is dedicated there are two.

One of the 190 SL was fitted with the oval lights from the 300 SL roadster and many were thinking that they were seeing a 300 SL roadster!!

If you want to see pictures of this altered car go to the VCCP web site and check out the pictures. First look and one would say wow! a 300 SL.

harit · 15th June 2009, 15:57

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Originally Posted by canonball

I very clearly recall seeing a silver 300 SL roadster outside midtown motors, Mr. jasdanwala sitting in it in the driveaway as I ogled/walked around the car. This was between 1985 & 87 and no it was not the 190sl but 300sl. Can anyone verify with with Mr. Jasdanwala?

Hi Cannonball,
I checked with the establishment of Mr. Jasdanwalla. They did not have any 300 SL, nor did they service one. They did some work on Gondals car, body/tin and the engine was done by Sethna. They had 2 190 SL's, one was ex-Shashi Kapoor. And later one was sold.

Cheers harit

heavy_foot · 7th May 2010, 10:22

Couple of Mercs, pic Source : Skyscrapercity Cncity's Mumbai Photo's 2010 - Page 6 - SkyscraperCity

MARCUS_520i · 7th May 2010, 12:23

That's a beautiful convertible, heavy_foot. It's like grandpa and grandson in the pic

Have you got any more pics of the same??

P.S. That registration number must've sure cost the owner a bomb!

Scorcher · 7th May 2010, 12:37

That is a really great/cool find.

IMHO, the grand-pa seems to be more 'rockin' than the business class grand-son.

OT - What is the wire like thing that comes from the inside and is attached to the bumper ?

The fuel filler is awkwardly placed.

Sahil · 7th May 2010, 12:38

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Originally Posted by MARCUS_520i

P.S. That registration number must've sure cost the owner a bomb!

back in the day, i dont think it costed much.

One of the best numbers plates, second to only xx-xx-A-1

BANDHAV · 7th May 2010, 12:46

What merc is this?
230 SL?

theragingbull · 7th May 2010, 13:03

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Originally Posted by BANDHAV

What merc is this?
230 SL?

Looks like a 1960s 190 SL to me

shamik.bose · 7th May 2010, 13:27

Yes it does look like a 190SL. But I have the same question as Scorcher. What is that wire like thing?

heavy_foot · 7th May 2010, 14:37

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Originally Posted by MARCUS_520i

That's a beautiful convertible, heavy_foot. It's like grandpa and grandson in the pic

Have you got any more pics of the same??

P.S. That registration number must've sure cost the owner a bomb!

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Originally Posted by Sahil

back in the day, i dont think it costed much.

One of the best numbers plates, second to only xx-xx-A-1

a simple paint brush copy paste fooled your eyes. I was trying to mask the number plate. Follow the link in my original post if you want to see correct reg#.

cncity · 7th May 2010, 16:30

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Originally Posted by MARCUS_520i

That's a beautiful convertible, heavy_foot. It's like grandpa and grandson in the pic

Have you got any more pics of the same??

P.S. That registration number must've sure cost the owner a bomb!

I have 1 more snap of the same car, but unfortunately none from the front. TY Heavy foot for posting it here.
Also spotted a bunch of BMW 7'ers, Range Rover Sport and Hayabusa.

Scorcher · 7th May 2010, 16:42

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Originally Posted by cncity

I have 1 more snap of the same car, but unfortunately none from the front. TY Heavy foot for posting it here.
Also spotted a bunch of BMW 7'ers, Range Rover Sport and Hayabusa.

Ironically, There is still a Black merc in the opposite lane

Nice pic cncity. Anyone have better pics ? Please post it.

heavy_foot · 7th May 2010, 16:48

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Originally Posted by cncity

TY Heavy foot for posting it here.
Also spotted a bunch of BMW 7'ers, Range Rover Sport and Hayabusa.

Btw, i saw some awesome snaps taken by you on the other forum

Foxbat · 25th March 2011, 11:20

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Originally Posted by heavy_foot

Couple of Mercs, pic Source : Skyscrapercity Cncity's Mumbai Photo's 2010 - Page 6 - SkyscraperCity

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Originally Posted by cncity

I have 1 more snap of the same car, but unfortunately none from the front. TY Heavy foot for posting it here.
Also spotted a bunch of BMW 7'ers, Range Rover Sport and Hayabusa.

Isn't this the same car which is pictured in the first post of this very thread?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/post-w...nz-190-sl.html

karlosdeville · 23rd September 2012, 19:09

Spotted this gorgeous Pagoda Mercedes 230SL the other day in Bombay. Looked like a million bucks and seemed to move just as well.

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MARCUS_520i BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 524 Thanked: 166 Times	That's a beautiful convertible, heavy_foot. It's like grandpa and grandson in the pic Have you got any more pics of the same?? P.S. That registration number must've sure cost the owner a bomb!
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Scorcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum, KL Posts: 4,920 Thanked: 7,137 Times	That is a really great/cool find. IMHO, the grand-pa seems to be more 'rockin' than the business class grand-son. OT - What is the wire like thing that comes from the inside and is attached to the bumper ? The fuel filler is awkwardly placed.
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BANDHAV Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 1,402 Thanked: 2,862 Times View My Garage	What merc is this? 230 SL?
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shamik.bose Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,684 Thanked: 133 Times	Yes it does look like a 190SL. But I have the same question as Scorcher. What is that wire like thing?
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,017 Thanked: 18,374 Times View My Garage	Re: Pics : Classic Mercedes Benz 190 SL Spotted this gorgeous Pagoda Mercedes 230SL the other day in Bombay. Looked like a million bucks and seemed to move just as well.
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