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m300cab

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factory 5 speed
« 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
Michael Parlato

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Re: factory 5 speed
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2018, 20:33:21 »
I believe code "230" on the 2nd line of the card designates the factory 5-speed.
Don
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Re: factory 5 speed
« Reply #2 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.
« Last Edit: December 16, 2018, 22:46:50 by mbzse »
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Re: factory 5 speed
« Reply #3 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
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
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Re: factory 5 speed
« Reply #4 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.
Ralph

1969 280SL, 4 Speed Manual, Dark Olive (291H), Parchment Leather (256), Dark Green Soft Top (747)
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
2007 BMW 328xi (E90)
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