in need of new VIN plate

[jlk1224]

Hi all.  I have a friend whose 280sl was restored but the VIN plate never made it back to the car.  Any ideas on how to get a replacement tag?  Thanks.

[Rolf-Dieter ✝︎]

Why not drop Tom a short note, he is most helpful.

Tom Hanson
Supervisor, Parts Operations
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
9 Whatney
Irvine, CA 92618
949 598-4842 direct
949 598-4870 fax
Thomas.hanson@mbusa.com

I guess you would have to fax him proof of ownership, some details on your car. Fax him your data card if you have it. If you don't have a data card for your car he can provide one for you from his data base. As said Tom is very helpful and if I was in your situation this is what  I would do.

Good luck and let us know how you make out.

[jpinet]

If you can't find a solution with the classic centre, there is a guy in the USA that recreates VIN plates. I had him do this for a vintage motorcycle and it came out perfectly. About 100$
I have his number somewhere. Let me know if you need it.

[66andBlue]

Don't even think about buying the VIN plate from the Classic Center, it has little resemblance to the original.
Just ask Michael Salemi http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=15847.msg118917#msg118917

[tel76]

I obtained a new plate from one of our members who lives in Australia, but they are delivered from Germany, perhaps Garry can help.
Later today I will find the invoice.
Eric.

[Flyair]

I obtained a new plate from one of our members who lives in Australia, but they are delivered from Germany, perhaps Garry can help.
Later today I will find the invoice.
Eric.

I know who in Germany does them, so if you are unlucky getting that done in the US let me know. I didn't use him but saw a VIN plate arranged for another member's car and it was perfect.
BTW the guy asks for proof of ownership so I take that he acts ethically.
  

[66andBlue]

Looks like we are all talking about the same source. It is "CraigS" in Australia - he is still a member here - who sources the VIN plates from Germany. Just send him an email through the site.

[Flyair]

Alfred,
OK, we go through such a long way... here is the contact:

Mehmet Karasu
Gewerbestr. 1b
21391 Reppenstedt
Germany

Ph: +494131/64064
Fax: +494131/2843837
E-Mail: info@pagode-markt.de

He sells on eBay under pagode-markt-de

[66andBlue]

Stan,
of course many of us know Mehmet here, he is also a member.
But as far as I know he does not make the plates for CraigS.
I let Michael Salemi chime in here with his view of who makes the more accurate ones.

[mdsalemi]

Yes, CraigS is the guy. He has a woman in Germany who makes them in the old fashioned acid etch method. However he or she cannot EMBOSS them as is required for 100% accuracy. I found a guy who will do this in Pittsburgh. What I had them do for me is make them 100% accurate w/o embossing, and I had it done separately. But as Alfred will concur, the plates are pretty darn good looking!!!

[66andBlue]

I do concur! What else is there to say, have a look.

[49er]

 I noticed the repro plate shows the seating as 2 in front and 1 in the back so this must be for a car with the kinder seat. My car came with the same seating configuration on the plate even though it does not have the kinder seat. Soon after I took delivery, Mercedes sent me a registered/certified letter pointing out their error. I wonder how many other 280s are out there with the same descripency?

John

[Flyair]

I do concur! What else is there to say, have a look.

Looks perfect to me indeed

[DickLewis]

OK I LIVE in Pittsburgh.  Mike, can you tell who this is and get me contact info?  This person would be great to call.

Dick

[Garry]

CraigS is the member on the Forum who lives in Australia.

Send him a PM to see if he can make what you need.  His plates are very good.

Garry