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Hans2012

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Owner's Manuals and Booklets
« on: May 23, 2012, 13:18:57 »
I am a new owner (1971 280 SL) and trying to detemine what papers/books/manuals came with the car originally - it is a US model.  Is there a list on this site?  Also, I have a tan, three-sided plastic case with a flap for the papers which I assume is original - yes?

Thanks for your help.
John
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Re: Owner's Manuals and Booklets
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 15:03:38 »
 This is what came with mine. Pretty sure it is a complete set.

John
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Re: Owner's Manuals and Booklets
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 15:21:34 »
Thanks.  That is what I needed. 

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John
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Re: Owner's Manuals and Booklets
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2012, 20:01:11 »
What is that green pamphlet? That front end looks like a 60's Chevy.
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Re: Owner's Manuals and Booklets
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2012, 22:06:44 »
It is a DOT 6 page pamphlet that explains the benefits of safe driving (buckle up, don't drink and drive, etc). Nothing specific to Mercedes

John
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Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
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4 speed manual, PS. 77217 miles
7280 miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010

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Re: Owner's Manuals and Booklets
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2012, 01:40:50 »
 ;D   Show off ............

BTW John, your latest Pagoda pics are stunning !!!

Cheers, Hank
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Re: Owner's Manuals and Booklets
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2012, 02:28:25 »
Thanks Hank. Your car looked pretty stunning too with it's new bumpers. The wheels looked  great as well. Hope you managed to dodge any "road apples" that might have been left by any occupants of those horse trailers:-)

John
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Re: Owner's Manuals and Booklets
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2012, 09:08:01 »
Just to state the obvious: the manuals and other items varied with the year of the car and some came in the local language of the original sales location.

There were also manuals or folders for some of the options like the AC and the radio including a circuit schematic diagram.

Here's a booklet on how to open and close the soft top.

Richard M, NYC  
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Re: Owner's Manuals and Booklets
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2012, 13:23:03 »
Thanks Richard. 

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John
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