Unusual Taillight

[230SL67]

Anyone recognize this?  Very unusual backup lens and chrome trim, doesn't appear to fit any W108, 109, 110, 111, 112, or 113 but what is it?  Thanks,

Chris




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[Bob G]

could be for an italian or French automobile?

Bob Geco

[Douglas]

What makes you think it's from a Mercedes?

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

[waltklatt]

Possibly an Audi, but defintely looks to be from the 60's from a European car.
Walter Klatt
1963, 1965, 1967 230SL's

[Tom Colitt]

Where did you find it?

Tom

Tom Colitt

[wildatheart]

I think it's a 1969-1975 Audi 100, though I am mildly confused by the red -as opposed to amber- indicator lens; I didn't think this car was ever exported to the US.

Jaap

1970 280SL
1971 BMW 2000 Touring
1965 Volvo 122S
1986 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands

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[n/a]

Hello Mr. Macha
 
My name is Roberto Rusnak. I live in the Republic of Panama (Central America).
I saw in the MBPontons.org website that you made a contribution with some pictures of a panphlet of paint codes. May you tell me the year of this publication?.
I have a mercedes benz 300c that came in two tone combination (something that is not usual for this model) I saw that your panphlet have some collor combinations but I didnt found two tone for 300 cars may you tell me if you have this page on your panphlet? May you send me a picture of this page? Thank you so much for all your help.
Best Regards
Roberto Rusnak

[al_lieffring]

My first reaction to the photo was that the lense was from an Audi.
There was a USA model 100LS I dont remember the year range but I think that USA Porsche dealers were forced to sell these unpopular cars  before they could reorder 911 and 914's.
About all I rember about the cars was the inboard front brakes were so difficult to work on that no one ever changed the brake pads untill the rotors and calipers were ruined.

Al

quote:Originally posted by wildatheart

I think it's a 1969-1975 Audi 100, though I am mildly confused by the red -as opposed to amber- indicator lens; I didn't think this car was ever exported to the US.

Jaap

1970 280SL
1971 BMW 2000 Touring
1965 Volvo 122S
1986 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands

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113-042-10-014715
built 11 Jan 66
904/396 blue, Ivory Tex
condition- rust bucket

[hauser]

I believe that the Audi 100ls last year of production was 1977.  In 1978 it was replaced by the 5 cylinder Audi 5000.  The 100ls was so unpopular and left such a bad taste with owners of the car that it was renamed as the 5000.  The 5000 was around until the unexpected sudden acceleration pboblem and later was rebadged as the 100.



1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by RRusnak

Hello Mr. Macha
 
My name is Roberto Rusnak. I live in the Republic of Panama (Central America).
I saw in the MBPontons.org website that you made a contribution with some pictures of a panphlet of paint codes. May you tell me the year of this publication?.
I have a mercedes benz 300c that came in two tone combination (something that is not usual for this model) I saw that your panphlet have some collor combinations but I didnt found two tone for 300 cars may you tell me if you have this page on your panphlet? May you send me a picture of this page? Thank you so much for all your help.
Best Regards
Roberto Rusnak

Roberto,
Hello.  I do not quite understand your request.  Do you want photos that show the color of paint and the associated code?

Also, who is Mr. Macha?

Thank you,

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420