the eBay find of the moment - chances are it'll be finished by the time most of you read this. but it's still pretty cool.
Mercedes 380 Convertible.
For Great Justice.
the eBay find of the moment - chances are it'll be finished by the time most of you read this. but it's still pretty cool.
Mercedes 380 Convertible.
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That thing is fugly!
What's this for?
Furniture
I wonder what will the rigidity be...
Lack of charisma can be fatal.
Visca Catalunya!
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That's actually quite well done, the roof looks normal.
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...
– Hunter Thompson
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Do not like. Sorry.
Reginald *IB4R* says:
it was a beautiful 35 seconds.
David says:
that's what she said
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yeah i agree... even though the idea is not the most intelligent, it's been made wellOriginally Posted by 2ndclasscitizen
12 cylinders or walk!
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That is so cool!
Mercedes-Benz fanatic
Enthusiast
Swiss company Caruna used to make such conversions in the 80s.
It's not denial. I'm just very selective about the reality I accept.
Enthusiast
I'm with you .. can think of better things to waste $15k on
My valuation would extend to around $4 to 5k, tops - if by chance you wanted to inflict that leper on yourself. I own a similar car (pic) and my first glance was directed to the rear door windows which don't retract fully on W126 sedans. The inevitable result is not compatible with the convertible look and, even worse, they were obviously forced into 'facilitating' that primitive B-pillar insert. Window rattles here we come
Oh my ...
I remember encountering most of these problems (and more) in my old Hudson Stepdown convert, another ex-sedan butcher job, which permanently put me off wanting another similar automotive abortion. I also recall watching a mate take the gas axe to an otherwise decent (and now collectible) Ford XA 351 sedan, resulting in another 4-wheeled crucification
The W126 is a great model imo. And one of their best strengths is literally that - the solidity. Thankfully at least these artistes didn't choose to hack into an SEC (the coupe version)
Hypocritically I kinda like this perverse W126 utealong with those rare but I think very attractive wagon aftermarket-conversions
Last edited by nota; 01-15-2008 at 09:34 AM.
Furniture
Looks similar in concept to the Renault Van thing that Clarkson chopped up.
Nah, it looks good. I just wouldn't put my money on it. It'll probably leak the first chance it gets.
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That thing is ****ing ugly...
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uglier then Quiggs mum after only 2 beers.
The Datto will rage again...
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