Initially purchased in Hollywood… “Beverly Hills, that is. Swimmin’ pools, movie stars”.
the San Diego Years
Pauka acquired this beauty in the early 80s from the Macaluso Collection Santa Barbra.
2014 Nohr’s Auto Haus completes a 3.2 straight six engine swap from a 1993 E300. Micheal said the odometer had spun around at least three times by then that he knew of…
“The last California photo session July 2023”
Elvis has left the building, loading up to head back East – destination RVA.
The Sound Flamingo helped me find all the broken and loose stereo wires!
Brother Michael installed a KILLER Stereo in the late 80s – everything Booms again.
Making it my own with the little touches: converting ashtrays to change holders, cigar lighters to charging ports, and adding cup holders! Back then, everybody got an ashtray, but no one got a cup holder? Yeah, that dealt with…
The Big Black school bus departs for the first day of school, a big hit on the senior lot.
The quest for finding the right Mercedes Guru in Richmond went way better than expected, and Boy, did I get Lucky.
Rebuild of the Transmission – 4G- Tronic (M104.992)
I caught up with M at the British Secret Service; M authorized Q to supply me with decommissioned 1960s gear! The telecommunications system has been installed – next up are weapons and countermeasures! 💥
Nose Job and some nip-tuck. She is from Hollywood, after all… Shout out to Will & Jesse @ Sportscar Workshop in RVA
Replacing some Lenes & Lamps
Getting a makeover, the style theme is “What car would the Pegulin drive in Gotham?” phase one Black Crocodile Skin & Burgandy Pasiely upholstery…
My new goal – small project every week!
Working hard to use up the roll of paisley upholstery on hand…
The horn works again!!!!!
Cabin air filters changed
New modern seatbelts installed
Rims Look New Again!
New dash parts
ALL interior lights were repaired and converted to LED, and additional lower-running lights were added
Fluid check day: no spots on the driveway; all fluids are full!
A few “yeah, sometimes I can’t help myself” photos to follow…
