Booked a shoot with a 190SL. What next?

by "cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
Published 02/03/2017 at 15:00

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This has always been one of those cars I don’t get the appeal of. But maybe spending a day with one will convert me. My goal for 2017 is to shoot feature videos on more 50's classics for Driving.ca. What else should I track down?

I’m also wrangling a shoot with a real Cobra and I’d like to track down a Countach owner. What classic cars should I feature in 2017?

Replies (32)

"AuthiCooper1300" (rexrod)
02/03/2017 at 15:06, STARS: 1

It’s a car for lazily cruising along, enjoying a crisp autumn morning. What’s not to like?

Of course it is not a 300 SL. Nor was it intended to be.

Is there any list anywhere of the cars you have featured until now...?

"Nibby" (nibby68)
02/03/2017 at 15:07, STARS: 0

steal it and give it to me

"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
02/03/2017 at 15:07, STARS: 0

A Duesenberg or Cord. Those are beautiful cars

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
02/03/2017 at 15:09, STARS: 0

Ford COE. bonus points if they still use if for work

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
02/03/2017 at 15:12, STARS: 0

My goodness that’s beautiful.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:15, STARS: 1

We’re actually working out a feature with Canada’s oldest operating beer truck! It has solid rubber tires, chain drive, and a gargantuan 4-cylinder. Will keep on the hunt for a COE Ford ;)

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:15, STARS: 0

Beautiful cars that don’t get driven. Short of Jay Leno, I can’t find a damn person that actually drives the damn things. Now pre-war Cadillac owners are fearless.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:16, STARS: 1

Same color combo as the one I’m shooting.

"Audistein" (Audistein)
02/03/2017 at 15:17, STARS: 1

Mercedes W113 280 SL Pagoda

Mercedes 280SE 3.5 Low-Grille Coupe

Mercedes W100 600 (Pullman or SWB)

BMW E9 3.0 CSi

1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible

1970 Mustang Boss 302 (1969 is also cool)

1965 Buick Rivera

I could go on...

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:19, STARS: 0

https://www.youtube.com/user/drivingdotca/videos

All my videos are there. ^^ I really need to make a dedicated playlist of all my classic videos but I spend all my time on Oppo. Off the top of my head we’ve recently done Aston Martin DB6, Citroën 2CV, Alfa Romeo GTV, Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3, some others I can’t recall.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:20, STARS: 1

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Here’s the Pagoda video I did a while ago.

"JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!" (jqj213)
02/03/2017 at 15:26, STARS: 0

Classic Volvos!

P1800s, Amazons, 100 series!

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:27, STARS: 3

I have a line on a PERFECT 1966 Amazon 4-door. Might have to shoot it in the fall.

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/03/2017 at 15:32, STARS: 0

old 4x4s.....

or something decrepit

"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
02/03/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 1

If you’re looking for 50's cars, I’d suggest the 1955 Chrysler 300, C1 Corvette, an Eldorado Biarritz (or Brougham?), one of the ‘57 fuelie cars (Bel Air, Corvette or Bonneville), an Edsel, Adenauer Mercedes, and a Ford Skyliner, perhaps?

"AuthiCooper1300" (rexrod)
02/03/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 1

You’ve been busy...!

Any Alfa Romeo prior to the 105 Giulias? Aston DB4? Anything bodied by Zagato?

(and please, please a Montreal, even if it is from the 70s)?

"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/03/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 0

E12 M535i, first road going BMW after the M1 to wear an M badge.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:40, STARS: 0

Did those even come to North America?

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 1

For your Alfa fix

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"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 1

Those are all really good options! We have a freelancer here who owns a Skyliner coincidentally.

"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/03/2017 at 15:43, STARS: 0

I don’t think so, but I’m sure someone has imported one.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:45, STARS: 1

I’ll ping the guys in the BMW club and see what I can dig up.

"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
02/03/2017 at 15:49, STARS: 0

Some of those would be easier to find than others - I saw a stunning Adenauer online a few months ago for ~$35k US. A ‘57-58 Eldorado Brougham would be an amazing find, but I’m guessing none of the survivors are driven.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 15:55, STARS: 0

I know someone who drives his.

"fintail" (fintail)
02/03/2017 at 16:02, STARS: 0

Maybe a Fleetwood Talisman for the pinnacle in malaise land yachts:

Or an Edsel:

Or to continue on a MB theme, a fintail (my car):

"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
02/03/2017 at 16:03, STARS: 0

Depends on the part of country, I’ve seen a few out in Michigan and Indiana, but midwestern car collectors are a different bunch.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 0

You own a fintail??? What city are you in? Could we feature your car, if possible?

"fintail" (fintail)
02/03/2017 at 16:20, STARS: 0

Yep I have a fintail. I’m near Seattle, so it might not be the most convenient - I was just showing that the pic was my car, not offering it - although I am open to such ideas (if someone wants to examine an unrestored car). Somehow I recall you are in ON, a bit of a hike. But if you are ever in the area, maybe something could work.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/03/2017 at 17:04, STARS: 0

I’m in Seattle about once a year for business but yeah, I’m based in Ontario. Regardless, those are great cars!

"fintail" (fintail)
02/03/2017 at 18:17, STARS: 0

Yep, it’s a sweet old dear. Very nice to drive, and quite reliable.

"SpeedSix" (speedsix)
02/08/2017 at 18:47, STARS: 0

I’d ask if you could feature a 1965-1969 Corvair 4-door, since it’s an affordable classic that I’m leaning towards one day owning.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/08/2017 at 19:08, STARS: 0

I’ve found several of them but none are really nice enough to face a camera. Only the 2-doors get cared for it seems.