Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

2023-12-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
The Clarkson thing looks like a 40 year American car, but in reality it's a Mitsuoka Le-Seyde. That's Mitsuoka, as in Viewt. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

2023-12-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yes, the addition of the candelabra on the front fenders I found to be quite tasteful, along the lines of “Grey Poupon” sort of stuff. -D > On Dec 17, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I remember him driving that thing. The lamps on the fenders were a nice touch

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

2023-12-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I remember him driving that thing. The lamps on the fenders were a nice touch —FT Sent from my iPad > On Dec 17, 2023, at 12:30 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.themix.org.uk/travel-and-lifestyle/thegranddraw-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-this-car-49165.html > > I'm

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

2023-12-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
And they’ve only raised 27,000 pounds for it, so that says something about value. -D > On Dec 17, 2023, at 12:30 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.themix.org.uk/travel-and-lifestyle/thegranddraw-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-this-car-49165.html > > I'm just sayin'.

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

2023-12-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
https://www.themix.org.uk/travel-and-lifestyle/thegranddraw-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-this-car-49165.html I'm just sayin'. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

2023-12-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-12-16 10:23, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Dad's pride and joy https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/863682232111851 I assume one of these would be worth more, but likewise a very limited audience. Far more limited than the Avanti audience (also Studebaker content).

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

2023-12-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
What it really means is Grandpa blew a boatload of money on a one-off car that has limited, if any, value in the modern marketplace, despite him constantly telling everyone how expensive a car it was, rare/unique, etc., etc., etc. so he could rationalize having it. I can’t count the times I’ve

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

2023-12-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
But it’s only 1of 12! Very rare! For good reason… If I drove it i would need to buy a leisure suit and white belt and white shoes and a plaid hat with narrow brim. And a Members Only jacket and large sunglasses --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 16, 2023, at 10:48 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

2023-12-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
And one of the most butt-ugly hand-built cars I've ever seen. Looks like the front half of the passenger cabin from a 1980s Lincoln that had the front end, swoopy fenders and a trunk stuck to it. And let me guess - Dad always talked about how much the car is worth - this would be a major