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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:54 AM
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Pillarless design ?
Hi im new to the Benz world, i was wondering when the pillarless design started? I tried searching but didnt find anyting solid. Im guessing 2003 on CLK models? And thats when the 209's started right???

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Hi im new to the Benz world, i was wondering when the pillarless design started? I tried searching but didnt find anyting solid. Im guessing 2003 on CLK models? And thats when the 209's started right???

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you are correct. w209 = 2003
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Hi im new to the Benz world, i was wondering when the pillarless design started? I tried searching but didnt find anyting solid. Im guessing 2003 on CLK models? And thats when the 209's started right???

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On CLKs, yes.

Mercedes-Benz has been making pillarless coupes for decades!
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my 1968 250se is pillarless, so was my 1979 300cd....so is my 99 CLK 430
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