Author Topic: 250SL - Adding a soft top to a softop delete model  (Read 2714 times)

smsarchitects

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250SL - Adding a soft top to a softop delete model
« on: August 17, 2006, 14:45:37 »
I am considering buying a 250SL that does not have a soft top. Due to weather here, is it possible to add a soft top to a softop delete model 250SL? It also has the flip down seat.
Thank you,
SMS

Douglas

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Re: 250SL - Adding a soft top to a softop delete model
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2006, 14:47:33 »
The answer is yes, but it's a lot of work. Run a search under "Coupe" or "California Coupe" and you'll see some of the prior discussions on this exact subject.

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Re: 250SL - Adding a soft top to a softop delete model
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2006, 17:41:08 »
Hello SMS,

Douglas is right, it is possible.
However, it is a lot of work if you want to get the softtop compartment (with the tonneau cover) retrofitted.

It is easier to put a softtop into the backseat area alone.

www.pagodeinfo.de has a good overview on that - unfortunately (not for me) the article is in German. Currently I cannot access his site, perhaps later again.

Everything else in the other discussion threads. It is nevertheless worth to think about it but on the long run better to buy directly a softtop car - always more valuable. Unless the California Coupé is an outstanding example.

Good luck !

Achim
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Re: 250SL - Adding a soft top to a softop delete model
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2006, 00:47:38 »
The correct URL is http://www.pagode.info

Have a nice day,

Tom