headlight door 280SL 1968 ?

[jorge espinoza]

Need to replace broken door . Can anyone advise me on part number or type of Headlight doors I should order . I also need the headlight mount as I have two rightside at this time . Thanks for all your help .

[Yem]

A few around as per the ebay links below but very pricey and ranging from US$550 (used) upwards towards US$1,100 (brand new) for one only and a brand new pair is currently sold at US$2,000.  

A little reading is also available on the technical manual.

http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Electrical/USLamp

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-W113-230SL-250SL-280SL-HEADLIGHT-DOOR-VERY-NICE-PAGODA-FULL-AMBER-US-/181454600996?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a3f897b24&vxp=mtr#ht_776wt_1076

http://www.ebay.com/itm/mercedes-230SL-250sl-280sl-w113-113-US-early-style-headlight-head-light-door-/261501441528?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce2b355f8&vxp=mtr#ht_670wt_1314

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Bosch-1963-1971-w113-230sl-250sl-280sl-headlight-convertible-1969-68-/301206286240?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item46214b2fa0&vxp=mtr#ht_115wt_1076

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Bosch-1963-1971-w113-230sl-250sl-280sl-headlight-convertible-1969-68-/301206282789?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item46214b2225&vxp=mtr#ht_115wt_1076

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-230SL-250sl-280sl-w113-113-headlight-bucket-bulb-holder-US-ver-W-plug-/281370930386?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item418303acd2&vxp=mtr#ht_215wt_1076

http://www.ebay.com/itm/mercedes-230SL-250sl-280sl-w113-113-headlight-door-NEW-/261506447124?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce2ffb714&vxp=mtr#ht_810wt_1106

[KevinC]

This is a fairly "late" 1968 (after October?) being that it seems to have the larger amber turn signal. Just checking that it matches the opposite side that's not being replaced. Personally, I'd look for a clean USED one so that they two don't appear mis-matched.

[jorge espinoza]

Thanks gentlemen for all your input , will be making a purchase now that I know what I need .

[KevinC]

Here's a set...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Mercedes-Benz-280sl-Original-Head-Light-Doors-/251576187234?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a931bf962&vxp=mtr