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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: m300cab on December 14, 2018, 20:08:13

Title: factory 5 speed
Post by: m300cab on December 14, 2018, 20:08:13

does the vin show if a car was originally a 5 speed?
i know of 250sl about to change hands, the buyer wants to verify
it is a factory 5 speed.
thank you

Title: Re: factory 5 speed
Post by: Atazman on December 14, 2018, 20:33:21

I believe code "230" on the 2nd line of the card designates the factory 5-speed.

Title: Re: factory 5 speed
Post by: mbzse on December 14, 2018, 21:12:43

Quote from: m300cab

does the vin show if a car was originally a 5 speed?.../...

Yes, the data card for the car in question certainly does, just like Don stated.  "230" and "232" were printed in the box "Wenig gewuenscht" to the right.

Title: Re: factory 5 speed
Post by: MikeSimon on December 14, 2018, 21:45:12

The "VIN" only tells you if it was an automatic or a manual. I don't know if there is a difference in the "manual" codes..
For example:
113 044 is 280SL ...   the following "02" is "automatic".  I assume the "01" would be manual

Title: Re: factory 5 speed
Post by: neelyrc on December 15, 2018, 00:57:55

To be clear Michael, the VIN will not show you if the car was a five speed.  The data card corresponding to the VIN will show you as indicated by Don and Hans.