We've come full circle!

[JBOYLE]

It's a CLK 350.
Mercedes numbers have to do with the size of the engine in liters. Nice car.

I have the first generation CLK, and the rear side windows do not go down, so there is a "semi" post.
Not a full hardtop (though it looks like one from the outside) but not a substantial full post either.

BTW: I'll ignore the "Honda" comment, because I agree with it. The first generation CLK is a better looking car.
But M-B does make a nice CLK convertible.
If I were Jay Leno, I'd stuff an Avanti body with CLK running gear. That would be a car!

63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)

Washington State

[JBOYLE]

It's a CLK 350.
Mercedes numbers have to do with the size of the engine in liters. Nice car.

I have the first generation CLK, and the rear side windows do not go down, so there is a "semi" post.
Not a full hardtop (though it looks like one from the outside) but not a substantial full post either.

BTW: I'll ignore the "Honda" comment, because I agree with it. The first generation CLK is a better looking car.
But M-B does make a nice CLK convertible.
If I were Jay Leno, I'd stuff an Avanti body with CLK running gear. That would be a car!

63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)

Washington State

[lstude]

quote:But M-B does make a nice CLK convertible.
If I were Jay Leno, I'd stuff an Avanti body with CLK running gear. That would be a car!

We're getting a little off topic here, but I agree the convertible is nice.



Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[lstude]

quote:But M-B does make a nice CLK convertible.
If I were Jay Leno, I'd stuff an Avanti body with CLK running gear. That would be a car!

We're getting a little off topic here, but I agree the convertible is nice.



Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[52hawk]

what do you call a Neon,which has a post,but no frame around the door glass? hardtop post? almosta hardtop?

LaSalle,Il
61Hawk

[52hawk]

what do you call a Neon,which has a post,but no frame around the door glass? hardtop post? almosta hardtop?

LaSalle,Il
61Hawk

[Guest]

Since we are way off topic, he's my Benz hardtop, not the best of pics, its a bit dirty. BTW, its a `76 280C 2.8 straight 6 DOHC
Sorry if their a bit big....





Randy Wakefield
----------------------
1955 President sedan

"For the future that we wait..."

[Guest]

Since we are way off topic, he's my Benz hardtop, not the best of pics, its a bit dirty. BTW, its a `76 280C 2.8 straight 6 DOHC
Sorry if their a bit big....





Randy Wakefield
----------------------
1955 President sedan

"For the future that we wait..."

[Roscomacaw]

Notice the tag on that DeSoto? Says "BiGgS 055.

I had a young fella call me awhile back to get my notion of what a Stude was worth. A 55 2-dr sedan as it turned out.
I asked him what body style the car was (he'd just said "2-door". I said: "Sedan, coupe or hardtop?" "OH! A hardtop!" says he. "Yeah, it's gotta steel roof to it!" [V]

Further interrogation ferreted out that it was a sedan.[:I]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[Roscomacaw]

Notice the tag on that DeSoto? Says "BiGgS 055.

I had a young fella call me awhile back to get my notion of what a Stude was worth. A 55 2-dr sedan as it turned out.
I asked him what body style the car was (he'd just said "2-door". I said: "Sedan, coupe or hardtop?" "OH! A hardtop!" says he. "Yeah, it's gotta steel roof to it!" [V]

Further interrogation ferreted out that it was a sedan.[:I]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[8E45E]

quote:Originally posted by lstude

The only hardtop produced today (that I know of) is the Mercedes. They call it a "Pillarless coupe"

And the new Bentley Continental GT, which is also a true pillarless 2 door hardtop. I have also seen a photo of the upcoming Volkswagen Phaeton 2 door which appears to be pillarless. The windows are closed in the pic, and have no idea if the rear ones go down.

Craig

[8E45E]

quote:Originally posted by lstude

The only hardtop produced today (that I know of) is the Mercedes. They call it a "Pillarless coupe"

And the new Bentley Continental GT, which is also a true pillarless 2 door hardtop. I have also seen a photo of the upcoming Volkswagen Phaeton 2 door which appears to be pillarless. The windows are closed in the pic, and have no idea if the rear ones go down.

Craig

[8E45E]

quote:Originally posted by 52hawk

what do you call a Neon,which has a post,but no frame around the door glass? hardtop post? almosta hardtop?

LaSalle,Il
61Hawk

For 1973, GM invented the name, "Colennade Hardtop" for its new A body intermediates that had frameless door glass. Ford chose the oh so very imaginative term, 'pillared hardtop' at the same time for its full-size four door sedans.

Craig

[8E45E]

quote:Originally posted by 52hawk

what do you call a Neon,which has a post,but no frame around the door glass? hardtop post? almosta hardtop?

LaSalle,Il
61Hawk

For 1973, GM invented the name, "Colennade Hardtop" for its new A body intermediates that had frameless door glass. Ford chose the oh so very imaginative term, 'pillared hardtop' at the same time for its full-size four door sedans.

Craig

[BobPalma]

quote:Originally posted by StudeRich

Well Bob, all I gotta say is: I am reporting you to Larry Swanson, and have your Turning Wheels columnist privileges REVOKED!! [V][V]

You've really done it this time! You strayed over to the "OTHER SIDE"[}][}] ...the WRETCHED "Mopar Side"!

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

Well, Rich; remember: Since December 13, 1976, I've owned and cared for one of the 1,014 1971 Plymouth Barracuda convertibles they built that last convertible production year...hey, I bought it 31 years ago yesterday! [:0][8D] BP