| Today I went to see two M110 engines. A 1968 280SL and a 1969 280SE. The SE has 455,000 miles. No, that's not a typo. It's on the second engine and it still runs. The wood has been refinished once, but it's far past that now. I gave them websites and talked upholstery and carpeting. I also gave them the name of what I hope will also be my new shop. They were featured in The Star magazine, and they're about 60 miles north of here. I've asked around and they have a good reputation.
The cars have sat (garaged) for a year, but the owners want to restore them. Interior, exterior and mechanical. They'll be beautiful when they're done.
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When I die I want to go quietly, in my sleep, like Grandpa.
Not screaming, like the people in his car.
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