DOTS - The King has arrived

"superdave847" (superdave847) 03/16/2020 at 20:24 • Filed to: Mercedes-Benz CL 600, Down on the Street

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So this V12 stallion appeared across the street from my house today. A visage of ungodly depreciation.

I love those wheels.

fintail > superdave847 03/16/2020 at 20:31

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E arly car too, I think those were 00-02 only. I too love those wheels.

These are difficult cars to keep on the road - someone is devoted.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > superdave847 03/16/2020 at 20:32

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Strange. My neighbor’s has a V12 Biturbo badge on the back. Did they make an NA V12?

fintail > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 03/16/2020 at 20:34

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Yep, 00-02 were NA, the M137 engine.

superdave847 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 03/16/2020 at 20:34

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They did—the M137 was naturally aspirated.

superdave847 > fintail 03/16/2020 at 20:36

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I live in St. Louis City—there is a strong possibility it was sold at a “ buy here finance here” lot on Gravois Avenue and the owner abandoned it here. I’ll have an update.

fintail > superdave847 03/16/2020 at 20:39

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If it’s abandoned, steal the wheels. I suspect they have a little value.

It could also make a nice piece of yard art.  Not the most useful as a car though, things seem to go awry a lot.  I know an indy mechanic who refuses to touch these models - he’s had two abandoned by prior owners.  He’s of the “I wouldn’t take one for free” opinion.   

sony1492 > superdave847 03/16/2020 at 20:41

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That era Mercedes often looks dated and cheap but this one looks every bit of $7 0,000

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > superdave847 03/16/2020 at 22:56

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I’ve only ever seen those wheels on stanced  VWs.

superdave847 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 03/16/2020 at 23:36

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Can you imagine a Harlequin CL 600?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > superdave847 03/17/2020 at 00:09

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I’d drive that 

V12 Jake II- New and Improved! > fintail 07/23/2020 at 19:24

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It’s got the facelift taillights, but you’re point about running expenses stands, someone clearly wants that car on the road.