SL/R231: For those who appreciate 231 'Special Editions'
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For those who appreciate 231 'Special Editions'
Check out these (3) Designo Special Edition 231's!
Note the Special Chrome Trim added to the lower front grille and the SL65-type Forged 10-spoke 19/20 Wheels. The interiors feature the White Porcelain Exclusive Nappa Leather and Designo Champagne White Piano Lacquer Wood Trim, (including the Steering Wheel) The matching White Leather Gear Shift Lever is also unique to these Special Designo Edition SL Class Vehicles, and all (3) have the Magic Sky Roof Option as well.
#1 - First up is a 2017 SL 450 in Cardinal Red CPO with the Exclusive Porcelain Nappa Interior that can be seen below - (10,791 miles and offered for sale in Arizona) Listed Price is $59,991.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
#2 - Next is a 2017 SL 550 in Brilliant Blue CPO with the Exclusive White Porcelain Interior - (8,280 miles and offered for sale in California). Listed Price is $74,900.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
#3 - And finally, another 2017 SL 550 in Brilliant Blue CPO with Exclusive Porcelain Nappa Leather - (19,286 miles and offered for sale in Virginia).. Listed Price is $74,899.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
As you might expect, these are 'somewhat rare' 231's, so it's a bit surprising to find (3) of these Designo Special Edition CPO's available for sale at the same time....
So, if you just happen to be in the market for 'a very special looking 231' right now, one of these lovely 'Designo Special Editions' just might be exactly what you've been searching for...
Note the Special Chrome Trim added to the lower front grille and the SL65-type Forged 10-spoke 19/20 Wheels. The interiors feature the White Porcelain Exclusive Nappa Leather and Designo Champagne White Piano Lacquer Wood Trim, (including the Steering Wheel) The matching White Leather Gear Shift Lever is also unique to these Special Designo Edition SL Class Vehicles, and all (3) have the Magic Sky Roof Option as well.
#1 - First up is a 2017 SL 450 in Cardinal Red CPO with the Exclusive Porcelain Nappa Interior that can be seen below - (10,791 miles and offered for sale in Arizona) Listed Price is $59,991.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
#2 - Next is a 2017 SL 550 in Brilliant Blue CPO with the Exclusive White Porcelain Interior - (8,280 miles and offered for sale in California). Listed Price is $74,900.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
#3 - And finally, another 2017 SL 550 in Brilliant Blue CPO with Exclusive Porcelain Nappa Leather - (19,286 miles and offered for sale in Virginia).. Listed Price is $74,899.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
As you might expect, these are 'somewhat rare' 231's, so it's a bit surprising to find (3) of these Designo Special Edition CPO's available for sale at the same time....
So, if you just happen to be in the market for 'a very special looking 231' right now, one of these lovely 'Designo Special Editions' just might be exactly what you've been searching for...
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All pretty cool combos. Personally I don't care for the white wood trim. Kind of washes out.
Curiously what is the name of these special editions? I can see some writing on the side vent but pictures are blurry.
Curiously what is the name of these special editions? I can see some writing on the side vent but pictures are blurry.
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I have a 17 SL450 Designo in blue with the white. The car is an eye catcher. It's become a game with the wife and I as to how many people compliment the car per drive. Just this morning someone with a Flat Grey Sl550 with the red interior switched lanes to pull up alongside and compliment us.
Where I live in Los Angeles having a convertible with a black interior wasn't an option. The white interior makes 100 deg weather a top down option. My prior car was a Jag XK8 Victory Edition which also had an all cream interior. The SL seats, show dirt much more than the Jag did.
I went old school and had the AMG wheels chromed.
Dave
Where I live in Los Angeles having a convertible with a black interior wasn't an option. The white interior makes 100 deg weather a top down option. My prior car was a Jag XK8 Victory Edition which also had an all cream interior. The SL seats, show dirt much more than the Jag did.
I went old school and had the AMG wheels chromed.
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I have a 17 SL450 Designo in blue with the white. The car is an eye catcher. It's become a game with the wife and I as to how many people compliment the car per drive. Just this morning someone with a Flat Grey Sl550 with the red interior switched lanes to pull up alongside and compliment us.
Where I live in Los Angeles having a convertible with a black interior wasn't an option. The white interior makes 100 deg weather a top down option. My prior car was a Jag XK8 Victory Edition which also had an all cream interior. The SL seats, show dirt much more than the Jag did.
I went old school and had the AMG wheels chromed.
Dave
Where I live in Los Angeles having a convertible with a black interior wasn't an option. The white interior makes 100 deg weather a top down option. My prior car was a Jag XK8 Victory Edition which also had an all cream interior. The SL seats, show dirt much more than the Jag did.
I went old school and had the AMG wheels chromed.
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Ron,
I'm in Encino. My wife needs to run an errand out in Westlake today. If you have time we could meet and you could check out the wheels. One of my earlier cars was a Cadillac Eldorado in a similar metallic cardinal red - I had chrome rims on that (with vogue tires) and I think the Red and Chrome would look great.
You can email me at Dave at o2manyfish dot com if you want to see the car.
Dave
I'm in Encino. My wife needs to run an errand out in Westlake today. If you have time we could meet and you could check out the wheels. One of my earlier cars was a Cadillac Eldorado in a similar metallic cardinal red - I had chrome rims on that (with vogue tires) and I think the Red and Chrome would look great.
You can email me at Dave at o2manyfish dot com if you want to see the car.
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Ron,
I'm in Encino. My wife needs to run an errand out in Westlake today. If you have time we could meet and you could check out the wheels. One of my earlier cars was a Cadillac Eldorado in a similar metallic cardinal red - I had chrome rims on that (with vogue tires) and I think the Red and Chrome would look great.
You can email me at Dave at o2manyfish dot com if you want to see the car.
Dave
I'm in Encino. My wife needs to run an errand out in Westlake today. If you have time we could meet and you could check out the wheels. One of my earlier cars was a Cadillac Eldorado in a similar metallic cardinal red - I had chrome rims on that (with vogue tires) and I think the Red and Chrome would look great.
You can email me at Dave at o2manyfish dot com if you want to see the car.
Dave
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I got quite excited about the Cardinal Red D.E. cars when I was searching for a '17. My interest was due to the photos of Patric's car is this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-pictures.html
What peaked my interest was the color of his car...it just blew me away. Then, in a visit to my local dealer, they had a 2020 SL on the lot that was Cardinal Red. It looked absolutely nothing like the photos of Patric's car. The color on the 2020 had way to much brown in it. At a glance, it could easily have been mistaken for a brownish red. I've seen many photos of C. Red cars, and its appearance seems to be wildly dependent upon the color and angle of the ambient light source. I am assuming that Patric re-touched his photos with a filter or something.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-pictures.html
What peaked my interest was the color of his car...it just blew me away. Then, in a visit to my local dealer, they had a 2020 SL on the lot that was Cardinal Red. It looked absolutely nothing like the photos of Patric's car. The color on the 2020 had way to much brown in it. At a glance, it could easily have been mistaken for a brownish red. I've seen many photos of C. Red cars, and its appearance seems to be wildly dependent upon the color and angle of the ambient light source. I am assuming that Patric re-touched his photos with a filter or something.
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Could it be that the 'Designo Edition's Cardinal Red' is a slightly different shade than the Cardinal Red that was available on the non-Special Edition 231's?...
That's my only thought as to why there would be a dramatic difference in color's appearance...
That's my only thought as to why there would be a dramatic difference in color's appearance...
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I got quite excited about the Cardinal Red D.E. cars when I was searching for a '17. My interest was due to the photos of Patric's car is this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-pictures.html
What peaked my interest was the color of his car...it just blew me away. Then, in a visit to my local dealer, they had a 2020 SL on the lot that was Cardinal Red. It looked absolutely nothing like the photos of Patric's car. The color on the 2020 had way to much brown in it. At a glance, it could easily have been mistaken for a brownish red. I've seen many photos of C. Red cars, and its appearance seems to be wildly dependent upon the color and angle of the ambient light source. I am assuming that Patric re-touched his photos with a filter or something.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-pictures.html
What peaked my interest was the color of his car...it just blew me away. Then, in a visit to my local dealer, they had a 2020 SL on the lot that was Cardinal Red. It looked absolutely nothing like the photos of Patric's car. The color on the 2020 had way to much brown in it. At a glance, it could easily have been mistaken for a brownish red. I've seen many photos of C. Red cars, and its appearance seems to be wildly dependent upon the color and angle of the ambient light source. I am assuming that Patric re-touched his photos with a filter or something.
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