28 Jun 2016 – Driven To Write

Theme: Materials – Decay II (1995 Mercedes W210)

During a conference on ugliness, the participants wondered if something could be ugly and still worth a further look.

1995 Mercedes W210 in a state of advanced decay.

I didn’t mention this car but I could have done. We’ve discussed here the marked difference between this and the predecessor; this example exemplifies Mercedes’ dropped standards of material quality and diligence of assembly. Even when tatty, the W-126 retains dignity, like an old tweed coat with a few patches. The W-210, in contrast, never looked good new and when the polycarbonate lenses become clouded and the MB star has fallen off, it becomes even worse. Continue reading “Theme: Materials – Decay II (1995 Mercedes W210)”

White Goods : My Other Car’s A Fridge

In the spirit of fearlessly reporting anything on four wheels, or even more, DTW questions why anyone would want a motorhome?

Sean salutes fellow motorhome owner, Will Smith - image : travelchannel-com — Sean salutes fellow motorhome owner, Will Smith – image : travelchannel.com

Whatever the weather might suggest, In Europe we are now in the holiday season. Some of you might be ‘travel as quickly as you can to a destination, then stay put for the duration’ sort of people. And, if you use a holiday as a reason to relax and recuperate, I can’t deny that this is wisest.

For myself, I seem to lack the ability to Continue reading “White Goods : My Other Car’s A Fridge”

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