I may be the only one, but I love the color, certainly unique. Perhaps the only one ever released in that colour combination?
Firewall seam. I have a Jan 64 230SL and the firewall seam is straight across, no rounded semi circle like this one has. As such it does not have a firewall plug to access the heater core valve.
I also note a red knob on the dash right of the headlight knob, above the steering column. I have not seen that on early 230’s, what does it do? It’s red, so must be important 😀