David EilersJanuary 10, 2012

Early Slat Grille MB in Southern California

Just a few updates tonight . . . I might be wrong, but looking at the slope of the driver's entrance, it almost looks like a Willys MA curve. The frame and front clip appear MBish though. The photo was taken in the Santa Rita Hills of Southern California in May of 2008 by "ManDog".

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29812201@N00/2473955140/in/photostream/

Compare it to this shot of a MA from the WillysMA website.

4 Comments

DexterJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:30 AM
It's 100% a slat MB. If you look closer, there's a straight line (highlight) along the bottom of the entrance. Also, this area tends to get a lot of wear causing the metal to rust and darken. This dark area blends with the dark surrounding creating what looks like a deeper MA-style entrance.
deilersJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:36 AM
But Dexter, my fantasy of spotting a MA was so much more satisfying!!!! :-)
DexterJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:08 AM
I hear ya. :-)
momJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:33 AM
I love this photo with all the flowers.