Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

Dang, I don’t know who writes their copy, but it seems like they preface every statement with “the seller reports” or “are stated to operate”. Talk about displaced blame. Makes it sound sort of sketchy. -D > On May 13, 2020, at 11:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

Yes would make a nice driveway mate for my blue CD Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 12:08 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It is a nice looking car for the age, condition and miles. > > -D > > > > On May 13, 2020, at 12:04 PM, Dwight Giles >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Flying- Babe Stews

Singapore, for sure. -D > On May 13, 2020, at 1:22 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK! On the topic of flying, and to be 100% politically incorrect- which > carrier had the best looking flight attendants? > > > > My vote would go for LAN Chile. S'pore would be a very close

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

Jet Blue pays me to ignore the fine print. On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 11:35 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He did say “airlines of the past”. > > Amazingly, in the 8 years of intensive travel I had I only had my bags > misdirected twice. Neither time was Northwest.

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Flying- Babe Stews

Fedex On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 1:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > KLM often had some cuties, too. > > -D > > > > > On May 13, 2020, at 1:33 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Scandinavian Airlines > > > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

The seller states. Isn’t that about how BAT does it? Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2020, at 11:02 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dang, I don’t know who writes their copy, but it seems like they preface > every statement with “the seller reports” or “are stated to operate”. Talk

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

I don't think chromed bundts were ever OE on 123. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 13, 2020, 12:31 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > BaT does the same thing. Lots of passive voice. I'm not sure why it's so > popular. > > Were chromed bundt wheels ever OE?

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

Hurry up and bid so I can get my finder's fee. On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 12:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It displaces blame, essentially puts the onus on the seller rather than > the listing agent. “Hey, they told us this, not our fault if they lied.” > > -D > >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Flying- Babe Stews

KLM often had some cuties, too. -D > On May 13, 2020, at 1:33 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Scandinavian Airlines > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> Singapore, for sure. >> >> -D >> >>> On May 13, 2020, at 1:22 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>>

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

Did it also get the Tru-Coat? --FT On 5/13/20 12:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Nope. Either the owner tatted them up or the dealer. Dealers in the 90s liked to do this, I’m not sure about back that far. My SL500 came with chromed stock wheels, that is, it shipped with the stock

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

I loved Pan Am back in the day. Clean and very efficient with great looking stews. Swiss Air was superb, but went TU and rebranded. Not that fond of Braniff. > On May 12, 2020, at 7:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What are some of you old timers favorite airlines of the

[MBZ] A political post about Trump

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Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

It is a nice looking car for the age, condition and miles. -D > On May 13, 2020, at 12:04 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Well-probably is. CYA language. > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 12:02 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

NorthWorst...is what some of their employees called it. But it was a fine carrier. G -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 4:06 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

Anybody remember Ward Air out of Toronto? Randy? They had best transatlantic service to Gatwick and more amenities in regular class than BA. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 2:38 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > I loved Pan Am back in the day. Clean and very efficient with

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Ooh, that was a Constellation, not an Electra and a DC-7. Whatever. -D > On May 13, 2020, at 2:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > ROTFLOL!! > > Youngest son was able to visit the crash site of both aircraft in the Grand > Canyon crash when he was working out there for the NPS. In

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Having spent most of my adult life hanging in airportsthe only other wording I heard for TWA was Thieves, Whores, and Alcoholics. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

BaT does the same thing. Lots of passive voice. I'm not sure why it's so popular. Were chromed bundt wheels ever OE? Don't like. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Dang, I don’t know who writes their copy, but it seems like they preface > every statement with “the seller reports” or

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Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

Nope. Either the owner tatted them up or the dealer. Dealers in the 90s liked to do this, I’m not sure about back that far. My SL500 came with chromed stock wheels, that is, it shipped with the stock painted wheels and the dealer sent them out to be chromed. Much like the pinstripes thye put on

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

I liked Eastern, but they were going through their final demise when I was traveling. I think I only flew them a couple of times, one time on a 727 from ATL to MKE with one other passenger. Loads of fun playing euchre with the cabin crew and free drinks. -D > On May 13, 2020, at 12:39 PM,

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

I flew them a lot after USelessAir succumbed Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 13, 2020, 12:28 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > NorthWorst...is what some of their employees called it. But it was a fine > carrier. > > G > > -Original Message- >

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Flying- Babe Stews

OK! On the topic of flying, and to be 100% politically incorrect- which carrier had the best looking flight attendants? My vote would go for LAN Chile. S'pore would be a very close second. Greg who has met a lot of stews, and married one of the airline agents

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Flying- Babe Stews

Scandinavian Airlines Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Singapore, for sure. > > -D > >> On May 13, 2020, at 1:22 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> OK! On the topic of flying, and to be 100% politically incorrect- which >> carrier had the best looking flight attendants? >>

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

ROTFLOL!! Youngest son was able to visit the crash site of both aircraft in the Grand Canyon crash when he was working out there for the NPS. In a very, very remote part of the park that requires some serious multiple day backcountry hiking to get to. Even though there was an effort to clean

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wardair On 13/05/2020 1:41 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Anybody remember Ward Air out of Toronto? Randy? They had best transatlantic service to Gatwick and more amenities in regular class than BA. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

I flew EAL a LOT from BOS-DCA-BOS.  One particularly memorable flight featured Teddy Kennedy (D-UI) riding in first class just a row ahead of me.  I watched him pounding scotch whiskies starting when he stumbled on and the FA had 3 little bottles in her hand waiting for him.  He pounded those

Re: [MBZ] A political post about Trump

I entirely agree --FT On 5/13/20 3:07 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I just posted this because I can. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

Sweet. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 11:58 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1978-mercedes-benz-280ce?utm_medium=email_source=auctions_newsletter_campaign=2020-05-13 >

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

Yes that is the one. Did you ever fly them? They were great. Cabin stewards poured your wine with a towel draped over their wrist just like a fancy restaurant. No plastic cups etc. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 2:58 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

It displaces blame, essentially puts the onus on the seller rather than the listing agent. “Hey, they told us this, not our fault if they lied.” -D > On May 13, 2020, at 12:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > BaT does the same thing. Lots of passive voice. I'm not sure why it's so

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

The Blue Goose was good while they were around. (Republic) -D > On May 13, 2020, at 1:04 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I flew them a lot after USelessAir succumbed > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Wed, May 13, 2020, 12:28 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Frederick Moir via Mercedes writes: > Eastern Airlines back when they flew L188 Electra's Nice airplanes, until the wings came off. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

I guess she harbored no ill feelings after you broke up with her. On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 2:46 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Eastern Airlines back when they flew L188 Electra's > I saw Grace Kelly sitting in Ist class as I boarded the Boston/LaGuardia > shuttle

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

On 13/05/2020 2:16 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I flew EAL a LOT from BOS-DCA-BOS.  One particularly memorable flight featured Teddy Kennedy (D-UI) riding in first class just a row ahead of me.  I watched him pounding scotch whiskies starting when he stumbled on and the FA had 3

Re: [MBZ] A political post about Trump

Apolitical. However, still controversial. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 3:18 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I entirely agree > > --FT > > On 5/13/20 3:07 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > I just posted this because I can. > >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

I loved it there, was really disappointed when it got renovated and the new part added on.  It was somehow fitting it was a sh*tty old airport, but it was really convenient, parking and whatnot, rental cars were right across from the door.  I would see all kinds of famous people there.  One

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

Well-probably is. CYA language. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 12:02 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dang, I don’t know who writes their copy, but it seems like they preface > every statement with “the seller reports” or “are stated to

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Let's hear it for the Eastern Airlines shuttle. Every hour on the hour to NYC (LAG). Walk up, step on, belt up, arrive. On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 12:30 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Having spent most of my adult life hanging in airportsthe only other >

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

*much like the pinstripes... *Only a lot more expensive I bet. On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 12:41 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nope. Either the owner tatted them up or the dealer. Dealers in the 90s > liked to do this, I’m not sure about back that far. My SL500 came

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

Is that what Wm. Macy sold at the Fargo dealership? On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 2:25 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did it also get the Tru-Coat? > > --FT > > On 5/13/20 12:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > Nope. Either the owner tatted them up or the dealer.

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

Randy Air? On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 2:43 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anybody remember Ward Air out of Toronto? Randy? > They had best transatlantic service to Gatwick and more amenities in > regular class than BA. > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Eastern Airlines back when they flew L188 Electra's I saw Grace Kelly sitting in Ist class as I boarded the Boston/LaGuardia shuttle once, and exchanged a smile of recognition. That was about 1969 in Boston. Ist wife's folks lived in NYC at that time and we visited monthly then. Old Wrinkly Fred.

Re: [MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

https://youtu.be/B2LLB9CGfLs “But I don’t want the TruCoat!!!” -D > On May 13, 2020, at 2:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that what Wm. Macy sold at the Fargo dealership? > > On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 2:25 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Those hourly commuter flights up the East Coast out of DC were pretty rowdy in the summertime. All of the politicos and their staffers trying to get out of town for the weekend on Friday afternoon in a big hurry. The wife was working for the Federal Home Loan Bank in the 80s and we would often

Re: [MBZ] Strong interest in '92 300TE wagon

BaT-Flippin Nutso. $12k now for a '92 gasser wagon with 93k miles. I'm sitting on a gold mine. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 12:31 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Factory 15″ alloy wheels are wrapped in Firestone Champion Fuel

[MBZ] Kaleb Green Car

For MUCH more than Kaleb price... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/501122380835174/ 2019 Sprinter 12 passenger 144WB 750 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard with a lower mileage engine, still in the shop Sent from my iPhones

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Yes, & took in Mohawk too. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 13, 2020, 8:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Allegheny before that. > > -D > > > On May 13, 2020, at 6:24 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > After? I thought they went away first. >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Allegheny before that. -D > On May 13, 2020, at 6:24 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > After? I thought they went away > first.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_AirlinesI was right, they > became Delta in 2010, US Air stuck around until 2013. > I only flew Northwest once back

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Yes might have been change in where I lived & my destinations. I did a lot of work in MI and NW used to have non stop flight from DTW to Hong Kong Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 13, 2020, 6:24 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > After? I thought they went away first. >

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

Speaking of Toronto, the couple times I went I flew Porter Air. Bombardier Q400 into Billy Bishop airport. Good looking stews in quite a severe outfit, if you're into that. -Curt On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 2:43:33 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Anybody remember Ward Air

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

Q400 is a nice aircraft. I had a US buddy when I was living in Canada who talked trash on Canada saying there is no Canadian auto. But they make nice aircraft. To be fair, my best pal Canadian guy, a Mountie, also trashed Canadian products. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

My rubber duck hunting boots were made in Canada. Considering I only paid $20 for 'em they're pretty terrific. I like a prop plane for a short hop, fly low so you can see something. -Curt On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 7:26:57 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: Q400 is a nice

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Speaking of flying...

After? I thought they went away first.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_AirlinesI was right, they became Delta in 2010, US Air stuck around until 2013. I only flew Northwest once back in 2004. -Curt On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 1:05:19 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Happy Birthday Manfred!

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Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

Northwest. Nearly 2 million miles on them in 8 years. Eastern, but they were never a favorite. -D > On May 12, 2020, at 11:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What are some of you old timers favorite airlines of the past that are no > longer in existence? > > Sent from my

[MBZ] don't have to sell but I am wanting to sell it to get a suv

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Re: [MBZ] don't have to sell but I am wanting to sell it to get a suv

49k and the driver’s left side seat bolster is already blown out. I would be scared to death to drive one of these things, they’re so small… -D > On May 13, 2020, at 11:13 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/664009457498642 > > 2012 Smart

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

Northwest once delivered me AND my luggage on the same flight! Could have knocked me over with a feather. Seriously - Jet Blue has the BEST snacks and on-time record, plus they are friendly and professional. Also, I get waived through the line every time I leave Logan Airport. On Wed, May 13,

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

He did say “airlines of the past”. Amazingly, in the 8 years of intensive travel I had I only had my bags misdirected twice. Neither time was Northwest. Maybe it was the “Platinum” bag tags my bags had… -D > On May 13, 2020, at 11:31 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Northwest once delivered

[MBZ] Nice W123 280CE on Hemmings Auctions

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[MBZ] Pharmaceuticals involved in pricing decision

Although it looks very nice, could be a BaTmobile https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579518802948589 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300e 2.6 2.6 Sedan 4D $10,750 Vehicles Listed 18 hours ago in Murrells Inlet, SC

[MBZ] Decent looking white 98 E300 210

Maybe a little high for 241k https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1507524749409811 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300TD Sedan 4D $3,200 About This Vehicle… Driven 241,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: White · Interior color: Off_white 23.0 MPG city · 31.0 MPG highway ·

Re: [MBZ] A seemingly really nice copart 350SDL

On Tue, May 12, 2020 11:52 pm, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Does copart show the final/winning bid at some point? I was curious what > this went for, but it says sale is pending approval. Will it show the final > sale price eventually? I used to record auctions I was sort of interested in