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MikeSimon

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Finally! Hard evidence for California Coupe numbers
« on: April 15, 2022, 15:52:20 »
The seller of this 250SL on BaT says there were 1,110 units made. This would contradict other estimates that 15% of all Pagodas were delivered as Coupes without a soft-top

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-mercedes-benz-250sl-39/
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
3rd owner

Benz Dr.

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Re: Finally! Hard evidence for California Coupe numbers
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2022, 20:55:03 »
Without a soft top doesn't always mean that it would be a California Coupe.
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Re: Finally! Hard evidence for California Coupe numbers
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2022, 21:55:52 »
I knew someone would comment about the way I phrased this. I am well aware of the fact that there was a "no-soft-top" option that was not a California coupé.
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
3rd owner

Pawel66

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Re: Finally! Hard evidence for California Coupe numbers
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2022, 22:11:32 »
I guess these statements would need to be cross-verified... anyway, I could not spot it there...
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Re: Finally! Hard evidence for California Coupe numbers
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2022, 04:59:58 »
Hi Guys

I am actually during full restoration process of my 250sl California in mercedes dealer garage based in Poland. Will post some pics soon!
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Re: Finally! Hard evidence for California Coupe numbers
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2022, 05:08:11 »
I hope it worked, photo when she was delivered in Holland.
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Re: Finally! Hard evidence for California Coupe numbers
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2022, 11:33:15 »
I guess these statements would need to be cross-verified... anyway, I could not spot it there...

It is in the comments:

tzack (The Seller) This author's likes: 375
According to available records 1,110 California Coupes were built
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
3rd owner

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Re: Finally! Hard evidence for California Coupe numbers
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2022, 12:13:48 »
Where is the documentation?  Anyone can through a number at us but he did not state where he got his info...
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Re: Finally! Hard evidence for California Coupe numbers
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2022, 13:31:21 »
It is in the comments:

tzack (The Seller) This author's likes: 375
According to available records 1,110 California Coupes were built

Thank you, found it! well, the seller was asked abut the source, let's see.
Pawel

280SL 1970 automatic 180G Silver
W128 220SE
W121 190SL
G-class