Restorer32 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Just came into possession of a 1937 Mercedes 230 "Limosine". One-off body by Sindelfingen. Not particularly pretty but interesting history, full documentation from new. Classic ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLee Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 An interesting car indeed. It would be nice to know about the background. Mercedes-Benz models from 230 and up are accepted as Full Classic, so your car does qualify.Jon Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 This car was apparently ordered by the Government of Bolivia for the use of their Supreme Court Chief Justice. Full documentation including copy of the original Telex to Mercedes when the order was placed. More details as soon as I have the documentation translated from the German and Spanish. Can anyone recommend a good source of general info re early Mercedes? Book? Is there a club or publication specifically for early Mercedes similar to the RROC? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 The MBCA basically caters to post-1970 cars. They do have at least one pre-war article in the Star each month now, however. As for books, try Werner Oswald's book "Mercedes-Benz Personenwagen 1886-1986" which has quite a few pictures, although it is in German and the production numbers are suspect.Also, consider dropping a line to Henry Magno hmagno@comcast.net as he had a 230n in his shop last time I was there. He knows quite a bit about pre-war Mercedes.regards,A.J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think "by Sindelfingen" is incorrect. I believe it merely means it was a factory body, built in the city of Sindelfingen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Congrats R32,This is from an Eastern European site, and there's more info on other 230's there, as well.Oldtimer gallery. Cars. Mercedes-Benz 230 lang W143.TG Edited September 19, 2009 by TG57Roadmaster (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 open cars and special bodies were assembled at Sindelfingen. for instance, my 230 cabrio body may have been assembled next to a 540 roadster body. but this was a "factory" in the sense that it was owned by MBZ but was not for typical assembly line bodies.Thanks for clarifying, Terry. It's a factory assembly plant in Sindelfingen, but not a coachbuilder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 This emblem is from an early-'50's 220 Cabriolet A; not sure what they looked like prewar.TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Never noticed the spelling of Sindelfingen on those body plates before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I hadn't noticed it either West, till I saw that car. The plot thickens, as this is the body number plate on our '54 300 Cabrio D, with a '54 VIN/data plate, but a '53 chassis number...That's one reason I look forward to some Archive time next month.TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 JeffI've been talking to a M-B expert and trying to convince him that Tom's plate says "Sindelfinger" with an "R" and he cannot believe it. He says it can't be an R, it must be a mishapen "S". I said, it's definitely an R. He said it must be a reproduction tag and someone has misspelled it. I told him if Tom's tag is a reproduction, I'll eat Rat for lunch.How is Sindelfingen spelled on your tag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Wow, a flurry of responses 4 years later. I sold the car about 4 years ago but the new info is still interesting. Hope to see it restored someday, it needed everything, including complete wood replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Thanks for clarifying, Terry. It's a factory assembly plant in Sindelfingen, but not a coachbuilder.For any of the factory bodies the coachbuilder is referred to as "Sindelfingen".You guys do realize this topic is 4 years old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Here is what the pre-war badge looks like on a 320 Cab A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Thanks, AlAlso says "Sindelfinger" with an "R". Am I seeing that incorrectly. Is there any way that could be mistaken for an "N"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 You are reading it correctly West. I never noticed the spelling before either. I think that "Sindelfinger" refers to the Sindelfinger body works which were in Sindelfingen. I've only seen Sindelfingen used with the "n" and not the "r". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Miller Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 so whats it look like/got a picture? Enquiring minds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 ShawnJeff just reminded us that this post began in 2005, and he sold the car soon after. It has since turned into an inquiry as to the spelling of Sindelfingen on the body tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hi all,After Googling Sindelfingen, I found many references to Sindelfinger (Hof, Rathaus, businesses and companies, etc.), so it must have something to do with a possessive aspect or translation in German. Perhaps in the way their Munchen becomes our Munich? Still mystified.TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L.C.22 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I own a 230 delivery van MB Classic has zero information. Te little sedan delivery isn't a 170 the wheel base is longer Windshield and rad are very different If anyone knows a W153 motor out there please let me know. These are a much improved version of the W143Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry54999 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 drop me a line or a ph.no. I have a '37 230 cabro and would be interested in speaking with you about your car as well any info i can give you about my parts sources. thanks, terry terry54999@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilomagnet Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hi all,After Googling Sindelfingen, I found many references to Sindelfinger (Hof, Rathaus, businesses and companies, etc.), so it must have something to do with a possessive aspect or translation in German. TGQuite correct. The place is called Sindelfingen, a small town very close to Stuttgart. That's where the MB coachwork factory/shop was located in those days."Sindelfinger Karosserie" is a correct expression in German and just translates roughly to 'body/coachwork made in Sindelfingen'. There's no exact English translation for that I believe. Anyway the plate is genuine, no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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