transmission 5 speed

[bonanome]

does anyone can tell me by the vin number, engine number and transmission number the original way it came out of factory of my 280  sl year 1969
vin 11304410011553
engine 13098310004470
transmission 11126100701.131268

[Jonny B]

In order to figure this out, you will need to get the data card that came with the car when built. These are available from MB. There is a specific section in the Technical Manual that details how you go about getting the card, and a detailed explanation of what all the numbers mean, where they are located on the car, etc.

The VIN indicates a car made in left hand drive, manual transmission
113 - type
044 - for 280 SL
1 - left hand drive
0 - manual transmission
011553 sequential body number (from the tables in the manual, produced sometime in June-July 1969.)

The engine, VIN, and transmission numbers are all in their own sequence and would not be expected to match each other.

[Rolland]

I recently recieved the data card for my Pagoda from the Classic Center.  You will need to show you are the legal owner and supply a photo ID like your drivers license.  Two days later I had the email returned with a copy of the actual data card and addition information which included the engine number, I would guess the tranny number, original color, material of the interior, type of radio, power antenna and some really cool info on the options. I have suspected since my trunk has the original luggage strap that it came with a luggage set which was confirmed.  I may have to buy lottery tickets so I can shop for an original luggat set.....

Rolland