Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Cole on October 25, 2018, 03:56:34

Title: 1968 280SL Side Lens on the front fenders
Post by: Cole on October 25, 2018, 03:56:34

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.

Title: Re: 1968 280SL Side Lens on the front fenders
Post by: mrfatboy on October 25, 2018, 04:24:47

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

Title: Re: 1968 280SL Side Lens on the front fenders
Post by: Benz Dr. on October 25, 2018, 04:35:18

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.

Title: Re: 1968 280SL Side Lens on the front fenders
Post by: mbzse on October 25, 2018, 08:44:20

Quote from: Cole

.../...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 (https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=26814.msg192394#msg192394)

Title: Re: 1968 280SL Side Lens on the front fenders
Post by: johnk on October 26, 2018, 02:37:56

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?

Title: Re: 1968 280SL Side Lens on the front fenders
Post by: Vander on October 26, 2018, 03:06:37

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

Title: Re: 1968 280SL Side Lens on the front fenders
Post by: Raymond on November 03, 2018, 20:49:49

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