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280sl 8
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April 22, 2004, 12:51:01 »
hi
does anyone know what the 8 means after 280 sl?
thanks
a tout alors
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Cees Klumper
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April 22, 2004, 15:22:27 »
I recall reading somewhere that this was to identify a certain series of Mercedes cars broader than just the Pagoda - I don't think it was applied to all of the 280 SL's (and to none of the 230 and 250-ies) but I could be wrong. There is a whole series of sedans, coupes etc. that is identified as the "stroke 8" or "/8" or "Strich Acht" (in German).
Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
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Douglas
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April 22, 2004, 15:46:53 »
I think the 8 refers to 1968. That was the launching of a new line of Mercedes. In the case of the W 113, it doesn't totally make sense, but as I understand it, it's somewhat marketing-driven.
Douglas Kim
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April 22, 2004, 17:19:58 »
/8 referrs to the new line of Mercedes-Benz automobiles including the W123 series sedans that replaced the fin tail sedans of the early 1950 to 1960.
Bob Geco
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Jonny B
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April 22, 2004, 18:15:10 »
The fall 2003 issue of Mercedes Benz classic had a cover stover on the stroke 8 cars if you are interested in pursuing further.
Jonny B
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