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[Mark Sean]

Hello All,

Just joined the group and I am looking forward to interacting and sharing working experiences on my Pagoda.

I have a 1971 280sl, Red with Black interior, 70k miles, US version I guess, Auto, Rear window defroster, factory AC, larger leather seats???

I have been told that there were only 750 of this type build but never knew exactly if this was true or why it was true. (US version, option pkg.?) Any clues?

Also I am looking for one red arrow (plastic? for dash / defroster / heater) Any one know of a place I could purchase?

[hauser]

Welcome aboard Mark!

You kinda threw me off with the larger seats!  Do you mean larger than a 230sl or larger than a stock 280sl?  Your data card will solve any questions you may have about your car.  If you do not have one you can request one from MB directly.  The codes will fill in all the blanks such as options, what market the carwas destined for etc..  As for the arrow I am not sure where you can get it.  You may have to buy a used center dash piece.  These can often be found on ebay.  You may also want to contact MB salvage yards. Hope this helps!

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.

[jeffc280sl]

Hi Mark,

Sounds like you have a nice car.  The US version has little vertical bumperettes on the front and rear bumpers.  If US you will have round sealed headlights and an emission system.  Let us know if you have any questions.  



Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

[Mark Sean]

quote:Originally posted by hauser

Welcome aboard Mark!

You kinda threw me off with the larger seats!  Do you mean larger than a 230sl or larger than a stock 280sl?  Your data card will solve any questions you may have about your car.  If you do not have one you can request one from MB directly.  The codes will fill in all the blanks such as options, what market the carwas destined for etc..  As for the arrow I am not sure where you can get it.  You may have to buy a used center dash piece.  These can often be found on ebay.  You may also want to contact MB salvage yards. Hope this helps!

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.

[Mark Sean]

I was told that the all leather interior with the option package that i have included front seats that were larger than the "normal" leather seat package. (A local Benz repair guy told me)

Thanks for the rest of the info i will pursue. Regarding the data card - just ask a dealer?

quote:Originally posted by hauser

Welcome aboard Mark!

You kinda threw me off with the larger seats!  Do you mean larger than a 230sl or larger than a stock 280sl?  Your data card will solve any questions you may have about your car.  If you do not have one you can request one from MB directly.  The codes will fill in all the blanks such as options, what market the carwas destined for etc..  As for the arrow I am not sure where you can get it.  You may have to buy a used center dash piece.  These can often be found on ebay.  You may also want to contact MB salvage yards. Hope this helps!

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.

[Malc]

Hi Mark,
Welcome to the "whacky" world of W113 ownership Hope we can help you out
Cheers
Malc

[JamesL]

Mark Sean

Do a search on here for "Data Card"

You basically contact the MB Classic Center and they'll send you a card with all sorts of strange numbers on it

We then have hours of endless fun diagnosing what they mean for you.

However, with true German efficiency, everything that was on your car when it left the factory is on that car, inc colours, trim and the like. It's all in number codes

If I recall, AC was an after factory option added in the US. It's very rare over here.

[Ben]

quote:If I recall, AC was an after factory option added in the US. It's very rare over here.

.......over where

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor

[JamesL]

quote:Originally posted by Ben


.......over where

Lahnden. Obviously.... :oops:

[Ben]

I was just wondering how you knew where he was when I dont see a location anywhere ??

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by Ben

I was just wondering how you knew where he was when I dont see a location anywhere ??

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor

Ben,
When reading posts, you can typically see a country listed under the user's name (if they included it in their profile).  Then for more detail, click on the name of the person who posted.  You can then see their profile.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420