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SL/R107: 1981 560sl......help

Old 05-21-2014, 10:19 PM
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1981 560sl......help

I'm looking to buy what is badged as a 560 sl, the title says 560sl....but it also says it's a 1981. Now I know that the 560 sl didn't happen till 86. The 3rd brake light is consistent with a 86 87 model. What gives?? It also has factory wire wheels which I can't figure out
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The title just may reflect the best information that the DMV had at the time. They are not know for attention to detail. Take the VIN number to a local MB dealer or just call one. They can tell you what it is from the VIN. Sounds like someone trying to turn a 380SL into a 560.
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Originally Posted by slik560
The title just may reflect the best information that the DMV had at the time. They are not know for attention to detail. Take the VIN number to a local MB dealer or just call one. They can tell you what it is from the VIN. Sounds like someone trying to turn a 380SL into a 560.
Great advice. I found this VIN Decoder online that's free. It may be of some help.

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