Author Topic: Suitcases (Read 7979 times)

Benzgirl · « **on:** January 16, 2021, 03:06:52 »

We are looking for a factory set of luggage for the trunk, how many pierces? 3 or 4? Anyone has a lead on factory original set?

DaveB · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2021, 05:23:14 »

Here's a thread discussing the luggage:
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=215.0

thelews · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2021, 13:51:44 »

Good luck finding an original set.

Here is the Hepco (soft luggage brand) that preceded the brown 113 style.

Shvegel · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2021, 18:04:44 »

Honestly, Unless you are planning to show the car and use the luggage as a prop it might cheaper and better to go to a bespoke luggage maker.

thelews · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2021, 22:11:15 »

Quote from: Shvegel on January 26, 2021, 18:04:44

Honestly, Unless you are planning to show the car and use the luggage as a prop it might cheaper and better to go to a bespoke luggage maker.

It would definitely be cheaper. This set of original Hepco is the ONLY full set l have ever seen. Others have various pieces, but I've never seen a set of ALL the pieces, especially the makeup kit. The car, 190 SL, only has 24K miles on it, original paint, almost all original interior and is pretty much a unicorn. What's not original on the car, I have in a box. With the luggage and all the original accessories and factory ring binder manuals and documentation from new, it becomes an entire package of originality.

If someone offered me, I'm not sure I'd sell the set for $25K

mdsalemi · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2021, 22:49:49 »

Laurent Nay: http://www.laurentnay.com

John Betsch - "SADIE" · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2021, 23:47:57 »

It would be really fun to see some guesses from members on what a set of luggage from the citation above might cost.

JB

thelews · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2021, 00:50:11 »

Quote from: John Betsch - "SADIE" on January 26, 2021, 23:47:57

It would be really fun to see some guesses from members on what a set of luggage from the citation above might cost.

JB

For openers, I sold my previous 3 pieces, one large, one medium, one hat for $8K four years ago, when I lucked upon the set above.

thelews · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2021, 01:01:36 »

BTW, here are two pieces of the above set of 7 in action. I bought all 7 from the girl in the stroller.

star63 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2021, 07:48:34 »

Quote from: thelews on January 27, 2021, 01:01:36

I bought all 7 from the girl in the stroller.

JamesL · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2021, 09:11:06 »

Quote from: thelews on January 27, 2021, 01:01:36

BTW, here are two pieces of the above set of 7 in action. I bought all 7 from the girl in the stroller.

Shame on you for taking advantage of a minor like that. Or did you add a bag of candy too? 😉

thelews · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2021, 14:47:00 »

here's the after

Iconic · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2021, 16:50:05 »

That luggage looks amazing !
Very nice John.

Shvegel · « **Reply #13 on:** March 02, 2021, 01:32:23 »

Here is 3 pieces. Not sure about locks and I think it is supposed to be 4 pieces?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W113-230SL-250SL-280SL-EXTREMELY-RARE-HEPCO-LUGGAGE-SET-/184121411857?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292&fbclid=IwAR297VdxbA8Qx_wILcjxPTJN6U6OxZCMRFuDOzBewXg8IjOToCE4Ho6vs_w

GM · « **Reply #14 on:** March 02, 2021, 02:00:36 »

When it rains, it pours:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W113-230SL-250SL-280SL-EXTREMELY-RARE-HEPCO-LUGGAGE-SET-/184121411857?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Six-Hepco-vintage-luggage-for-Mercedes-W108-W111-W113-Set-of-5-rare-two-tone/303818018890?hash=item46bcf7104a:g:024AAOSw-u9f3rLX

Pawel66 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 02, 2021, 07:23:30 »

Are these from the first link from GM as well as those from Shvegel correct? They have completely different locks from what was considered genuine...

hauser · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2021, 04:08:46 »

Millers is selling luggage, 3,4,5and 6 piece sets. I don't know if it's authentic.

https://shop.millermbz.com/parts-catalogs/w113-br-230sl-250sl-280sl-br-1963-1971/accessories/luggage/4646/mbpagoda-5?c=24

Dave H · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2021, 14:30:38 »

They are copies, you can see from the locks.
Rather expensive for what they are .

hansr433 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2021, 15:20:50 »

Quote from: JamesL on January 27, 2021, 09:11:06

Shame on you for taking advantage of a minor like that. Or did you add a bag of candy too? 😉

Funny.

I would love to see a photo of all 7 suitcases and 2 adults in the 190SL...

thelews · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2021, 22:33:57 »

I think 6 will fit in the 190 SL, haven't tried.

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2021, 20:20:42 »

Now here is the opposite end of the spectrum. Brand New 1960's Pierre Cardin Vinyl set of 5 pieces in Dark Blue that is a perfect match for my leather interior. A little over $100.00 plus shipping and 15% Sales and VAT. Bought on eBay from an antique dealer. Note they still have the cardboard inside to keep them from scuffing when they are nested each inside the other. Original keys, locks and Pierre Cardin matching luggage tags were included.
Used once by my nephew and me when we packed for Meeting of the Clans II.
I couldn't resist showing the alternative. I felt rich and famous when we checked into the Idlewyld Inn in London, Ontario.
Tom Kizer

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2021, 22:58:18 »

Very smart set Tom, and smart decision 😁

Do you manage to get all in the boot/trunk or do some go behind the front seats?

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2021, 02:27:25 »

Two can go behind the seats if necessary. We only took two in the trunk though, because it was a five day trip for us. To top it all off, I made a perfectly matching trunk tie-down with two really cheap one inch wide leather belts with chrome buckles, a few suitcase type rivets and a 1/4 inch diameter chromed extension from my tool kit for the rods that fit the two brackets welded into the trunk by the factory - about $10 total.
I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Those antique suitcases sell for almost nothing in antique shops.
Tom Kizer

MikeSimon · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2021, 14:11:25 »

Remember we have two different trunk configurations. The early one with the spare standing up and the later one with the spare lying flat. I have serious doubts that you will be able to fit more than two cases into a late trunk.

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2021, 14:28:38 »

I agree, Mike. We fitted the two largest if I remember correctly, strapped in on the driver's side with the spare tire mounted on the passenger's side of my '66 230SL. There were still, however, a few small spaces scattered around the trunk for things like tools, cleaning kits, spare parts, fluids, covers, work clothes, etc., just in case.

One of my restoration mini-projects was to procure parcel shelves to replace the Kinder Seat when travelling with only two persons, which I did for Meeting of the Clans II. It provided room inside the cockpit for other stuff like jackets, hats, reading materials, and "relatively hidden storage under the "Windschott".

I love that car.

Tom Kizer

John Betsch - "SADIE" · « **Reply #25 on:** March 10, 2021, 17:01:40 »

Nothing like the original but this is what I would call "Bespoke, Period Correct Luggage" that I have in my car. I get many comments about it matching the car.

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2021, 17:21:14 »

Hi, John,

It's beautiful. The car and the luggage.

Tom Kizer

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #27 on:** March 10, 2021, 20:03:43 »

Quote from: John Betsch - "SADIE" on March 10, 2021, 17:01:40

Nothing like the original but this is what I would call "Bespoke, Period Correct Luggage" that I have in my car. I get many comments about it matching the car.

Looks wonderful but wouldn’t work for me as that’s Tilly’s seat 🤣🤣🤣

FGN59 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 10, 2021, 20:46:20 »

Maybe she can learn to sleep in a suitcase?
No, I’m not being cruel, just practical.

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #29 on:** March 12, 2021, 01:14:21 »

Here is a set on eBay

---> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W113-230SL-250SL-280SL-EXTREMELY-RARE-HEPCO-LUGGAGE-SET-/184121411857?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292&fbclid=IwAR0rmaRRqhivbMkUlzK95am5LqSVWYSWS56PFBeCH7qJKwKCWP3mEvbOr2k

ScouseJames · « **Reply #30 on:** March 12, 2021, 13:54:16 »

Hi,
The following link was posted in our UK Club forum. The price was a bit rich for my taste, and besides which the seller won't ship to the UK.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W113-230SL-250SL-280SL-EXTREMELY-RARE-HEPCO-LUGGAGE-SET-/184121411857?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292&fbclid=IwAR0rmaRRqhivbMkUlzK95am5LqSVWYSWS56PFBeCH7qJKwKCWP3mEvbOr2k

Jim.

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #31 on:** March 13, 2021, 22:45:36 »

Quote from: FGN59 on March 10, 2021, 20:46:20

Maybe she can learn to sleep in a suitcase?
No, I’m not being cruel, just practical.

Well, she does sleep everywhere else 🤣🤣🤣

pagoda113 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 17, 2021, 12:16:28 »

Here is mine 3 suitcases in the trunk with the original strap Still.

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