Mercedes 1960's models - Page 3

MikeJ · **Re: Mercedes 1960's models -** 07-11-2006, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by donau

Lovely cars. They were popular taxis (in Europe at least) as well. While that may sound demeaning, I for one don't think that's negative at all. In fact that's a good way of getting a lot of exposure and advertizement for the comfortable smooth ride, and make people start wanting them for themselves as well.

I wouldn't mind seeing something like this at taxi stands today:

dbtk · **Re: Mercedes 1960's models -** 07-11-2006, 02:45 PM

I have seen some custom 4 door converts out there. However, I hear that there may be a production Chrysler 300 convertible. In fact, if you look at the 300 there is a little bit of Continental in them. The new Caddies take on the same slab sided-ness, as do the new Ford 500s and Mercury Montegos.

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Originally Posted by Roberto

I like them too ...other than early-model Phantom VI's, they must have been the last vehicles since the current Rolls-Royce Phantom to have suicide doors. Also I cannot think of any other production-line 4-door cabriolet since the Lincoln Continental.