This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2020, by the author.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Driveable Dreams from Eastern Germany: A Mercedes 200
Hi Folks -- I am starting to troll the streets looking for "driveable dreams." The above is a 1960s Mercedes 200. It has been spot painted (especially low along rocker panels), reupholstered, and lives down the street from my apartment. There are few cars of interest parked on Leipzig streets, so this one stands out, no matter its condition. Either there are new Mercedes, Audis, or BMWs, or old cheap cars, but few "Oldtimers." Perhaps this is to be expected, as people are still picking themselves up ecponomically, even 20 years after the end of communism.
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well, this car is very nice. it has good and excellent features.its design is so awesome that can attract everyone. surely, it is every body's dream to drive Mercedes 200 car. thanks for sharing thoughts regarding this car.
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Thanks for the pics! This old Mercedes is a timeless classic!
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