Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL

[mistertj]

I am thinking of purchasing a tonneau cover for my 230SL but can only find one for a 280SL. Except for the seat headrests of a 280SL, is the convertible top cover plate and cockpit dimensions essentially the same?

[Mike Hughes]

I would think so.

[Garry]

Exactly the same but as you said, head rests can be, but not necessarily depending on which country the vehicle was delivered to,  on the 280.

[JamesL]

If it's the California Car Covers one you're looking at, it fits on my 280
Though oddly they assume that I only have one wing mirror - and that on driver's side on an LHD car
But it works a treat for the purpose and is easy to take on and off

[mistertj]

Hi James - Might you have a car photo with the tonneau on?

[JamesL]

Sorry, I don't..

[mistertj]

James - Does it look like this?

[mbzse]

Might you have a car photo with the tonneau on?

This is a tonneau fitted to a 280 SL by an upholstery shop here in Stockholm.

I do have on my shelf a real M-B tonneau, made for the W113 Pagoda. This is in black Sonnenland fabric.
I would consider letting that go. I'll take a look and provide some pictures

[JamesL]

No - mine goes over the front of the windscreen and is used when parked

[mbzse]

No - mine goes over the front of the windscreen and is used when parked

You mean - something like this?
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=21902.0

[mistertj]

I have the one that goes over the windshield but thanks.

[mistertj]

Are the snap posts drilled into the sheet metal?

[JamesL]

You mean - something like this?
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=21902.0

Thanks yes, mine is very much like that

[114015]

I am thinking of purchasing a tonneau cover for my 230SL

Hello TJ.,
Are you still looking for a tonneau cover?
I have one - which I am considering to sell.

Best,
Achim