Final Edition SL R129 Mirrors

[OneTwoNine]

Looking for a pair of final edition mirrors for my SL320 so I can move away from the square wing mirrors and bring my 40th Anniversary up to scratch.

If anyone knows of a set for sale or has a set please let me know.

Not too worried about colour as long as there is no damage to the mirrors and they are in full working order.

 

[BTB 500]

Is your car what's usually called a "Mille Miglia" edition (produced in 1995 to mark the 40th anniversary of Stirling Moss winning the 1955 MM race)? If so I'd be inclined to leave it original as making changes could potentially reduce the value.

 

[OneTwoNine]

Is your car what's usually called a "Mille Miglia" edition (produced in 1995 to mark the 40th anniversary of Stirling Moss winning the 1955 MM race)? If so I'd be inclined to leave it original as making changes could potentially reduce the value.

It's not no the Mille Miglia, it's the 1998 Special Edition in Azurite Blue. I'll be keeping the original mirrors anyway. The cars been in the family since 2000 so it's not going anywhere, I'm looking at freshening up the look of the car but keeping all the original parts if for any reason I decide to sell it (very highly unlike as the car has only done 23k from new).

 

[BTB 500]

it's the 1998 Special Edition in Azurite Blue.

OK sounds like a nice car (I love that colour), good luck with getting some '99 facelift mirrors (AFAIK they go straight on). Are you doing the rear light clusters too - they used to come up on eBay fairly regularly.

As an aside I'm pretty sure the 40th Anniversary Roadster Edition was something else - '97 rather than '98 (commemorating the 300SL roadster launch in 1957), and a much lighter blue (Quartz?) for the 320. Think I've only seen those mentioned in the US although there must have been some in Europe too. I prefer the '98 SE, personally.

 

[ShinyF1]

I think it's this anniversary edition - this one's on Auto Trader:

 

[BTB 500]

AFAIK that's a 1998 Special Edition. Found this press release on a US website ... a 320 40th Anniv. would be 1997, have no badging and be in Azurite Blue with maple wood trim

PRESS RELEASE
Mercedes-Benz Introduces 40th Anniversary SL Roadsters
25 March 1997
Mercedes-Benz Introduces 40th Anniversary SL Roadsters Two 1998 Models and Future Concept Car Also Shown
MONTVALE, N.J., March 25 -- Mercedes-Benz will commemorate
the 40th Anniversary of the first 300SL Roadster by offering special limited-
edition 1997 SL320 and SL500 models. Production of these exclusive
models will be limited to 250 of the 40th Anniversary SL320 and 500 of the
40th Anniversary SL 500, for a total of 750 cars -- about 10 percent of annual
SL sales in the United States. Both cars will be available in May.
The 40th Anniversary Edition SL Roadsters will make their public debut at
the New York International Auto Show, March 29 - April 6 at the Jacob Javits
Center in Manhattan. Mercedes-Benz will also display its futuristic F200
concept car and two 1998 models, the CLK coupe and E320 wagon, which go on
sale in the fall.
The current Mercedes-Benz SL class carries on a tradition of high
performance, high style, and luxury that spans four decades. The original
300SL roadster succeeded the famous 300SL "Gullwing" coupe in 1957 and set the
precedent that the company's performance flagship should be a roadster. Like
the Gullwing, the roadster was a limited-production automobile -- just 1,858
built over a seven-year period. Today, annual SL production typically reaches
about 20,000 cars for worldwide sale.
Each of the 40th Anniversary SL Roadsters is distinguished by special
paint and interior trim not available on other SL models. Except for the
instantly recognizable Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star logos front and rear,
exterior badging is deleted. Both 40th Anniversary SL Roadsters feature what
may be the highest-quality, softest leather upholstery in the world, called
"Exquisite." In addition, the SL500 features six-spoke Evo II alloy wheels
with wide, low-profile 245/45ZR-17 tires. As on all Mercedes SL models, a
removable aluminum hardtop that transforms the car into a sleek coupe is
standard.
The 40th Anniversary SL320 is Quartz Blue metallic with a navy blue soft
top. The gray leather "Exquisite" interior features royal maple wood trim, a
leather/wood trimmed steering wheel and unique "40th Anniversary Roadster
Edition" floormats.
The 40th Anniversary Edition SL500 comes in Crimson Metallic with a black
soft top. The parchment leather "Exquisite" interior features chestnut
interior trim, leather/wood trimmed steering wheel and 40th Anniversary
Roadster Edition floormats.
Both models will be equipped with a compact disc changer and heated seats,
popular options with SL buyers.
Driving pleasure in the SL320 is assured by a 3.2-liter 228-horsepower
inline six-cylinder engine, while the SL500 comes with a 315-horsepower
5.0-liter V8. Both engines are teamed with an electronic five-speed automatic
transmission that responds to both driving conditions and individual driving
styles. A body structure that's among the strongest of any open car gives the
Mercedes-Benz SL a balance of world-class handling and exceptional ride
comfort not usually found in a sports car.
A standard safety feature on every Mercedes SL is an automatic roll bar
which deploys and locks in place in a third of a second if sensors detect an
impending rollover. Normally part of the rear-compartment surround structure,
the padded, leather-covered bar can also be raised and lowered by a switch on
the console. Door-mounted side airbags, also used on Mercedes E-, S- and SLK
models, are part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which includes
full frontal airbags and emergency tensioning retractors that tighten the seat
belts in a collision. (The Mercedes SL and SLK are the only convertibles with
side airbags.)
Also on display at the New York Auto Show, the Mercedes-Benz F200 design
concept showcases technology and styling that may be incorporated into future
Mercedes production models. Key among them are a revolutionary control system
to drive and steer the car and an inflatable airbag "curtain" for increased
side-impact protection. Instead of a steering wheel, accelerator and brake
pedals, the Mercedes-Benz F200 uses "side sticks" or joysticks. The controls
can be operated from either front seat, allowing a fatigued driver to turn
control over to the passenger without stopping the car.
The 1998 Mercedes CLK is a new performance/luxury coupe sized between the
smaller C-Class and larger E-Class sedans. While the CLK front design was
influenced by E-Class, its headlights are noticeably more elliptical.
Expected to be priced at about $40,000, the CLK will be one of several
Mercedes models to use a new light-alloy 3.2-liter V6 engine.
The 1998 Mercedes E320 wagon combines extra room and versatility with the
sleek styling of the award-winning E-Class sedan. An innovative cargo floor
and folding seat arrangement allow the car to carry a narrow object up to 10-
feet long, such as a grandfather clock. The E320 wagon will use the new 3.2-
liter V6 engine, and a new all-wheel-drive system with four-wheel traction
control will be optional.
The CLK and E320 wagon will be available in the fall.

SOURCE Mercedes-Benz