I chose to take my newest acquisition, the Excelsior A, and its been a blast.

I'm following the same route as last year, with the exception of dropping down to San Diego then coming up the So Cal for the weekend. Right now I'm in Vegas. Saw the Beatles "Love" show last night, then today went to the "Gold and Silver" pawn shop that is featured on the hit TV show pawn stars. The old man was at his desk.

I replicated a few photos from last year.
Edwards, Colorado: 2009 & 2010



Black Dragon Canyon 2009 & 2010



"Welcome to Las Vegas" sign: 2009 & 2010



I also made my way to the Imperial Palace showroom which had an amazing inventory last year, including a 300SL gullwing. I was suprised to see a near 100% turnover; very few of the same cars I saw last year were still around.

Here were the benzes:

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1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Great photos! Thanks for sharing.

Yes marvelous shots. Are those cars for sale?

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

It would have been cool if you could have visited the pwan shop where they film Pawn Stars.

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Yes, almost all the cars in the showroom are for sale. Only some are just for display only. As for mine, everything is for sale for the right price.

Yes CLK man, it was THE pawn shop we went to. The exact same one in pawn stars. The old man looked to have popped in after Sunday church, wearing a black shirt and silver tie.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Very cool pics as always! Did you see my Buddy John working in the pawn shop? Short guy, bald with a beard/moustache.

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Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

Was my main man Chumley there?

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Did not see the guy, Kar Tek.

CLKman: Do you honestly think Chumlee would come to work on a Sunday? Only the old man was there and half a dozen other workers. I tried to go there yesterday afternoon but there was a line half way out the building. I looked like a night club, bouncer looking guy at the door and all.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Thanks for reposting the pics. Almost missed them the first time.

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99 ML320
94 SL600
92 SL500
95 E320 Cabriolet
87 560SEC
86 300SDL Grease Car
80 380SLC Euro

13 Fiat Abarth
02 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa
00 BMW Z3
90 Rolls Royce Silver Spur
80 Ferrari 308 GTSI
88 Jaguar XJS12 H&E Edition
99 Land Rover Discovery

Of course I would assume everything you have is for sale!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

ohhh powder... I miss it...

I just got back from my trip this evening and the Excelsior performed fantastically.

I made my way from Vegas to California, stopping in Del Mar to relax on the beach a few days then back up to LA.



Of course, I had to make the mandatory stop at the classic center to drool on some things.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!