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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Merc_Girl on July 06, 2022, 13:03:17

Title: Mercedes Benz original promo film for w113
Post by: Merc_Girl on July 06, 2022, 13:03:17

Hi everyone
Some time ago I found on the ‘tinternet’ footage, I presume advertising film, for the 230sL when it was launched

It had a gentleman driving a white ? 230SL road, over a weird obstacle course and also showed the soft top being raised and put down. I think it was black and white but may just have been a poor colour film

I thought I had saved it but for the life of me I can’t find it anywhere and not even on a Google search

Does this ring any bells with anyone? If so, could you send the link?

Many thanks
Katie

Title: Re: Mercedes Benz original promo film for w113
Post by: WRe on July 06, 2022, 13:16:55

Hi,
maybe this: https://youtu.be/sBT0OWKOlLc
...WRe

Title: Re: Mercedes Benz original promo film for w113
Post by: lowpad on July 06, 2022, 14:24:55

The legendary Karl Kling at the wheel ....

Title: Re: Mercedes Benz original promo film for w113
Post by: Merc_Girl on July 06, 2022, 19:25:35

Quote from: WRe on July 06, 2022, 13:16:55

Hi,
maybe this: https://youtu.be/sBT0OWKOlLc
...WRe

That’s it, thank you so much!!!

Perhaps we could put this on the film/video section in the Technical Manual?

Title: Re: Mercedes Benz original promo film for w113
Post by: stickandrudderman on July 12, 2022, 18:28:31

Some interesting details to be observed:
In the opening shots of the car on the turntable there's a badge on the side of the front wing (fender)
No engine data decals on the engine (I'm of the belief that only very late cars (if any) had those )
Location of labels on the expansion tank.
Light colour paint or material in the soft top stowage area.
Door grabs and window winders are both black.

Anything else?

Title: Re: Mercedes Benz original promo film for w113
Post by: lreppond on July 12, 2022, 22:13:41

This was DB’s introductory film for the w113 model. These films were made well in advance of the actual release.  I would, therefore, imagine that prototype cars were used for the filming and hence the departures that you’ve summarized.  I do believe however that on their release, the door pulls, window crank pads and ashtray lid were only available in black.  At some point in the run of the type 230 cars, color coordinated parts were adopted.  If I’m incorrect on this, please let me know. 

Title: Re: Mercedes Benz original promo film for w113
Post by: AdelaidePagoda on July 13, 2022, 09:26:08

A nice Aussie 1964 230 SL well covered on YouTube

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p2JO0d8aGxY

Title: Re: Mercedes Benz original promo film for w113
Post by: J. Huber on July 13, 2022, 17:16:35

Quote from: lreppond on July 12, 2022, 22:13:41

I do believe however that on their release, the door pulls, window crank pads and ashtray lid were only available in black.  At some point in the run of the type 230 cars, color coordinated parts were adopted...

This is true. Mine is fairly early (871) and has black pulls (both sides), cranks, ashtray.

Title: Re: Mercedes Benz original promo film for w113
Post by: ksalzer on July 25, 2022, 20:51:57

I'm kinda liking the badging on the front wings!