1968 280SL Side Lens on the front fenders

[Cole]

Hi,

I have a question about the 280SL lenses/reflectors on each side of the front fenders behind the headlights: I thought these were only rectangular, but I was just told that small round ones were offered for European models. Is that true? This car has the Euro headlamps, but it's a U.S. car. If the round lenses were an option, would it be better to go with those or the rectangular ones?

Thanks.

[mrfatboy]

I think the round sidelight lenses were on italian models.  Maybe others?   

[Benz Dr.]

The round ones were installed on Italian cars and were once on my own car but were removed before I bought it. Frankly, I don't like them and find they mess up a perfect body line.

[mbzse]

.../...lenses/reflectors on each side of the front fenders behind the headlights: I thought these were only rectangular, but I was just told that small round ones were offered for European models. Is that true?.../...

Some information on the factory mounted Italian side markers here:
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=26814.msg192394#msg192394

[johnk]

Its a matter of personal preference. I like and am keeping mine. Plus if that is how it came from the factory why change it?

[Vander]

Like others said, round is on Italian. Rectangular on American

[Raymond]

My '68 280 was built in '67.  It looks so much better without them.