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[Portfolio] Driving Classic Cars in England
« on: March 31, 2016, 12:44:27 »
Recently I had the opportunity to drive the English countryside in a classic Mercedes-Benz 300SL. A wonderful experience. Herewith an impression. Converted in Silver Efex.

































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Re: Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2016, 13:38:04 »
Peter those are really nice cars. I wouldn't mind having one  ::)
Your photos look like you took them 50 years ago. Well done!
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Re: Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2016, 13:43:29 »
Your photos look like you took them 50 years ago. Well done!

Thank you. except for the phones that did not exist ;-)
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Re: Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2016, 13:48:51 »
"... except for the phones that did not exist ;-)"

My sentiment exactly when looking at these nice pictures. Fifty years ago, we hadn't yet been exposed to the Selfie-hysteria.

Flat-cap country so must be northern parts of the UK?


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Re: Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2016, 13:51:01 »
"... except for the phones that did not exist ;-)"

My sentiment exactly when looking at these nice pictures. Fifty years ago, we hadn't yet been exposed to the Selfie-hysteria.

Flat-cap country so must be northern parts of the UK?

No, it was west-sussex in the south near the Goodwood Estate. I was there for the Goodwood Member Meeting at a comapny's invitation to report about it. I will post about it later
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Re: Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2016, 14:01:22 »
I stand corrected. Flat-caps immediately direct my thought to Yorkshire. Hence my suggestion.

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Re: Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2016, 14:39:43 »
Very nice images, love the shot of the girl up close, indeed appropriate PP ;)
Open cars equals some kind of head gear usually,,, ;)
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Re: Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2016, 17:14:35 »
Looks like a classy affair all around!  Nice set.

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Re: Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2016, 18:34:10 »
Thank you for your kind words.
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Re: Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2016, 19:09:13 »
This is such a wonderful series, Peter. I like each one of them. Odometer shot, wheel close up shots are classic!
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Re: [Portfolio] Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2016, 10:02:46 »
Very nice series and PP.
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Re: [Portfolio] Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2016, 10:50:14 »
What a beautiful series.

I just luv the Merc 300/SL and in order not to pollute your thread, I will start with a separate one for my collection of Classic Cars photos and include my Gullwing Merc pics.

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Re: [Portfolio] Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2016, 11:14:56 »
Really nice shots.  I notice that all of the Mercs are left hand drive models.  Were they imported from the continent or were they visiting?
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Re: [Portfolio] Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2016, 18:10:32 »
Very very nice series
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Re: [Portfolio] Driving Classic Cars in England
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2016, 19:07:12 »
BTW, which car is the 300SL?

I can see 190SL and 230SL but not sure which is the 300SL?