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Old Jul 22, 2020 | 07:48 PM
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Is This A Actual Automobile?
I realize this is our SL forum but know the group think is very knowledgeable on many other brands. Is the auto pictured below a actual car or a photoshop dream of someone’s imagination! Thanks...


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Old Jul 22, 2020 | 08:04 PM
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If I recall correctly, that's an MB concept car, so most likely it was a 'one-off' concept car build...




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Old Jul 22, 2020 | 08:32 PM
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If I recall correctly, that's an MB concept car, so most likely it was a 'one-off' concept car build...
I believe you are correct. Just like the Ocean Drive concept in this photo. As I understand it, the car would run, but was very fragile and really not meant to drive.




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Old Jul 23, 2020 | 02:34 AM
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Pretty sure I saw one at the entrance to the Mercedes museum in Germany.

Found it on the www but have a similar pic.


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I believe you are correct. Just like the Ocean Drive concept in this photo. As I understand it, the car would run, but was very fragile and really not meant to drive.


Once again, Streamliner is talking about the Ocean Drive concept. In other words, the sky is blue and the R232 needs to come out.
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Originally Posted by Utopia Texas
I realize this is our SL forum but know the group think is very knowledgeable on many other brands. Is the auto pictured below a actual car or a photoshop dream of someone’s imagination! Thanks...

Now that I would be interested in.........................
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Now that I would be interested in.........................
I'd buy one tomorrow if it was available....especially if it had a retractable hardtop. Don't know that I'd want to clean the wheels, however.
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I'd buy one tomorrow if it was available...............Don't know that I'd want to clean the wheels, however.
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I love the smooth look, but the proportions are a bit over-the-top for me...
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I like it even more with the top down. BUT....I'm not a fan of the interior.
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I like it even more with the top down. BUT....I'm not a fan of the interior.
No worries, they’ll never build it.
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