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grazza Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Vehicle(s): W460 230GE 1988 - OM606 turbo diesel, 722.608 auto Posts: 277 | A Tasmanian Encounter While visiting relatives in Tassie for Christmas I caught up with Kerry and his beloved 300GD. Here are some pictures of this unique looking vehicle, not sure if they have been posted here before but I am sure others will like to see it. I beleive it started life as a Mercedes Australia service vehicle and later used in the horse racing industry during races. Perhaps Kerry can eleborate on how the G was used in horse racing? I love the colour combination and the 16" steel wheels, without requiring the wheel arch flares. Tasmania is a popular touring destination so add it to your list if you are planning on coming down-under. -Graham
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stevegsmith Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA USA Vehicle(s): 82 300GD WVO, 06 Jeep Lib CRD B99 Posts: 1301 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter Nice! Thanks for posting Graham. Always liked his blue-tone.....and the Crocs of course! Nice Kerry. Edited by stevegsmith 1/2/2011 8:37 PM | ||
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kerry460 Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: tasmania australia Vehicle(s): 1984 300GD LWB WAGEN Posts: 611 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter G,,day i just never know where i or my G will pop up. yes it was owned by MB AUS, the horse bit was it carted either a cameraman or a steward around the outside of the track. it was originally plain blue, MB AUS added the white stripe and roof to make it stand out a bit more for advertising reasons. Steve , crocs are bloody comfortable, some say daggy looking , who cares. Graham , i am dissapointed you didnt put up the lovely pic of Irene wearing a G cap. cheers kerry | ||
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grazza Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Vehicle(s): W460 230GE 1988 - OM606 turbo diesel, 722.608 auto Posts: 277 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter Ok Kerry, here she is MY girlfriend
And while I am at it, some of the latest pictures of my 230GE, now with indicator guards. Its not this clean very often
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kerry460 Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: tasmania australia Vehicle(s): 1984 300GD LWB WAGEN Posts: 611 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter much better , i thought i was anti bling, never thought to paint the star black. cheers kerry | ||
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grazza Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Vehicle(s): W460 230GE 1988 - OM606 turbo diesel, 722.608 auto Posts: 277 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter Kerry, while the black star looks a bit more "military" - in your case it might not. But I guess Obama has made this A-OK in the US army at least Not that there is anything wrong with that!
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kerry460 Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: tasmania australia Vehicle(s): 1984 300GD LWB WAGEN Posts: 611 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter Graham i cant stop laughing. well done !!!! cheers kerry | ||
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Inkblotz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo Posts: 3186 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter Graham Tooooo funny. Hopefully it was not too drafty when you took them off for the photo. Mark | ||
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hus55 Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: north cyprus,lapta. Vehicle(s): 300GDS, G300 LONG,300GDT CLK55 AMG CAB. Posts: 2230 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter nice looking wagons guys !! | ||
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cartop Member Date registered: Nov 2008 Location: Ankara/ Turkey Vehicle(s): G-Wagen 300 GD 1987 SWB Cabrio Posts: 14 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter Graham, things of on your G' look magnificent and light black indicators guards look excellent. Mehmet Edited by cartop 1/10/2011 11:12 AM (IMG_0565.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_0565.JPG (368KB - 2 downloads) | ||
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BrentG500 Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, TX, Dallas Vehicle(s): 2004 G500 (gone) Posts: 449 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter grazza - 1/2/2011 3:43 PM I love the colour combination x2. It looks fantastic. The blue, white and black go very well together. With a black roof, black flares and a small spring lift, this G will look AGGRESSIVE! Still very nice as it is. Cheers! | ||
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kerry460 Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: tasmania australia Vehicle(s): 1984 300GD LWB WAGEN Posts: 611 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter G,,day thanks for the comment. it did have flares, took them off , not needed with 255 x 85 x16 tyres. i have gone as far as nissans and toyotas with 37 inch tyres , and after market diff locks. the only looks i am concerned with , are ANTI BLING. i love my pressure pack matte black can of paint. cheers kerry | ||
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raicar Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: Augusta Vindelicorum, Bavaria Vehicle(s): G 230 2,6 L Väth, Wolf 250 TD, G 350 BM9, SERVAL Posts: 186 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter G'day Graz - za, you have a bloddy nice lookin' G - I'm gettin' envious! raicar | ||
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Arnd Regular Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Vehicle(s): 280GE, 300TE Posts: 85 | RE: A Tasmanian Encounter Looks like you need urgent a girlfriend! :-p grazza - 1/3/2011 8:47 AM
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