Author Topic: How many 1968 280 sl manual transmission produced ??  (Read 1885 times)

fsalazar8187

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How many 1968 280 sl manual transmission produced ??
« on: September 16, 2021, 11:56:10 »
Hello .
By any chance does anyone know how many 4 speed manual transmissions were produced in total of the w113 or specifically for the 68 year ? I have one and am just curious so I can have more info .
Thanks in advance !!

Pawel66

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Re: How many 1968 280 sl manual transmission produced ??
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2021, 16:18:26 »
I believe we are curious too. You can guess based on late vin numbers for manuals and automatics - try to arrive at a ratio and estimate the number.
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280SL 1970 automatic 180G Silver
W128 220SE
W121 190SL
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Re: How many 1968 280 sl manual transmission produced ??
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2021, 18:29:23 »
I think it changed over the time of production. While 230SLs probably had overall more manuals, late 280SLs probably had more automatics.
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
3rd owner