Aaron,

I am pleased to learn that the 280sl is going to see restoration. Hopefully the engine can be rebuilt to keep it original.

As for the thought that the TR6 is more of a sports car than a 280sl, you will likely get some debate on that. The debate on the w113 with A/C and auto has been around since 1963, so I won't go there.

What I can say as a former Triumph owner is that there is no comparison in terms of overall quality and reliability of these two cars. If the car is there just to look at, the TR6 looks great. If the goal is an occasional drive *close to home*, it may work fine. But for a daily driver or long distance drive, the TR6 is problematic.

The w113 can easily be a cost effective, dependable daily driver. The TR6 will never be a cost effective, dependable daily driver. It was not dependable when it was new and certainly not 30 years later.

I am not trying to be confrontational in any way, just speaking from practical experience.

I do remember your story on the w113 and how the oil pump bolts came loose, frying the engine and leaving you stranded. So you have practical experience in the other way!

Best of luck with the new wheels.

Regards,

Tom

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Regards,

Tom S.
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