I usually call them just mercedes. My black sdl I usually just called the black car.

My dodge truck is referred to as "The big dog".

The 280e autocrosser is "The race car".

My 300cd is called "Neville" by my youngest lovely daughter.....and now by me too.

Tom W

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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.