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RobSirg

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VIN on Windscreen
« on: August 24, 2019, 05:56:20 »
Hi All,

I noticed something for the first time on my 250SL recently - the VIN was etched on the windscreen (just to the right of the steering wheel - RHD).

I assume this means it is the original windscreen?

Cheers

Rob
« Last Edit: August 24, 2019, 06:08:58 by RobSirg »
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Re: VIN on Windscreen
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2019, 06:30:10 »
It may be that a PO had this done as an anti-theft measure. This was popular for a while.
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Re: VIN on Windscreen
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2019, 08:58:42 »
Ok, so it was not an MB initiative.

Explains why l didn’t notice it on other Pagoda’s.

Rob
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1969 280SL Auto RHD 906G,  H'top 387H, Parchm't
1970 280SL Man. RHD Dark Red 542G, Bamboo MB Tex
1962 E Type Jag BRG with Tan
1974 White Alfa Spider 2000
2023 Range Rover
1982 280TE (my daily)
1967 Alfa Spider ("Duetto") Red
1977 Yellow 911 Targa
1991 Nissan Figaro
1959 190SL Black
1970 300SEL 3.5
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