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MERCEDES-BENZ: 5 Spd Manual vs. 4 Spd Automatic

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Phil asks: I have a 1981 500SLC I would like to put a 5-speed (manual) trans in the car ….any suggestions. John Olson replies: My suggestions? Forget about it! The improvement would be minimal for a whole lota’ cost and monkey business. Gertrag made (may still make) a strong five speed manual box that AMG offered during the 1980s… [...]

Replacing Interiors

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Q: My 230SL needs a new interior. The original cognac color is attractive but all the replacement cognac materials that I have seen do not match the original cognac color and they are also not very attractive. In your opinion do I hurt the value of my 230SL if I change the interior vinyl color [...]

Mercedes-Benz Transmission Transplants

Monday, January 14th, 2008

Question from subscriber ….   Hello John.  I wanted to pick your brain on a transmission question.  I have a '71 280SL.  According to some rumors floating around, a manual from an '86 300E, would fit the 113.  Supposedly, the 300E manual is a smooth 5 speed. Do you know if this would be a [...]