Author Topic: W113 US Spec Headlamp Surround  (Read 2038 times)

ScouseJames

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W113 US Spec Headlamp Surround
« on: April 30, 2021, 16:29:21 »
Hello,

I am looking for a headlamp surround Type AC for my ex-US 230SL (see photo).

One of mine was cracked (the plastic is 55 years old and the narrow part at the top brittle), and I never got round to fixing it before a section broke off (probably caught on the cover I use when it's outside), and I don’t have it to glue back on.  The 2nd photo shows how it is now.

I have looked at the usual websites and wondered if anyone has one spare (happy to swap a handful of hen’s teeth for it).

Please message me if you can help.  I am happy to pay shipping costs if you're outside the UK.

Thanks,

Jim.

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Re: W113 US Spec Headlamp Surround
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2021, 18:20:40 »
These appear rather frequently on ebay.com. I am surprised that the asking price by some sellers for the US version is close that of authentic euro versions. Just search "W113 headlight"
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Re: W113 US Spec Headlamp Surround
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2021, 18:31:37 »
Hi, yes I did find one in the US on eBay but as you say it was very nearly the price of a European version 😒
I’ll keep looking.