ZF 5 Speed

[dakman29]

I have no connection to this item other than seeing it in Hemmings and thought it might be of interest here.  www.hemmings.com/parts/item/Transmission--Drivetrain/Transmissions--Transaxles/New-ZF-5-Speed-Transmission-for-230SL-250SL-280SL/15808.html

[114015]

Unbelievable what they are absolutely unafraid to ask for such a gear box.
 

Those were half the price ex-factory (i.e. Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen) when they were new a few years back.

[Garry]

I purchased one for my 280 and it was 7800 Euro.

[Jack Jones]

Have a look at the price Authentic Classics is asking. George is great to deal with but yikes! 

https://www.authenticclassics.com/New-ZF-5-Speed-Transmission-for-230SL-250SL-280SL-p/auth-004230.htm

[mbzse]

.../...such a gear box. Those were half the price ex-factory (i.e. Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen) when they were new a few years back.

They were free for all to order back then; I remember posting a "last call" here on the Forum, in 2011.
I attach the sales flyer from ZF below.
See also for instance this posting; picture of a ZF gearbox freshly delivered:
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=17926.25

[teahead]

Unless your car originally came w/a 5-speed, and it's missing, I would rather opt for this, which is cheaper:

https://oldtimer-ersatzteile24.de/6-speed-gearbox-for-Mercedes-230SL-W113-Pagode