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TEJOLX47

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Changes on production specs
« on: September 05, 2019, 11:28:15 »
Dear all,

I refer to the last edition of Pagoda World, which I read with great interest.
Changes on the 280 SL specs are listed on page 15, but a doubt as crossed my mind:
a) on page 19, it says that changes to specs from April 7, 1970 are applied to all cars with VIN above 17306.
b) I happen to have accessed the delivery date of my car (VIN=21859) on the EPC and it states April 11, 1970.
It seems inconsistent or incorrect.
Can anyone clarify?
Many thanks
Francisco
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1970 280 SL (US delivered, Auto, AC, PS)
181 Light beige with 423 Tobbaco brown top

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Re: Changes on production specs
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2019, 12:35:18 »
Francisco,
What does your VIN tag in the door Jamb say?  Your's is new enough to have the production date in a "4/70" format in the upper right corner.  My car shows 4/70 production with a VIN of 173XX which would be consistent with the Pagoda World article.
« Last Edit: September 05, 2019, 12:40:20 by Shvegel »

TEJOLX47

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Re: Changes on production specs
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2019, 13:07:57 »
Hi Shvegel,

Thank you for the tip.
I have checked the plate and it says 10&70, which is consistent with the PW article.
I am a little surprised, just because I got the info from the previous EPC (Electronic parts catalog) and assumed it could only come from MB itself.
Now I am curious and will look for additional info on the original invoice (I have it somewhere).
Many thanks
Francisco
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1970 280 SL (US delivered, Auto, AC, PS)
181 Light beige with 423 Tobbaco brown top

MikeSimon

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Re: Changes on production specs
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2019, 17:07:13 »
My car is 22774 and has a delivery date of 12/16/1970
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
3rd owner

Pawel66

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Re: Changes on production specs
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2019, 17:36:38 »
Mine is 167xx and has stamp March 1970 on the data card.
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