None on mine, but it also never had pinstripes. When I bought it new at Stephenson Mercedes in Dallas, none of the 123's had pinstripes. They would add them for no charge if you wanted them. I opted out. I'd bet that it was the pinstripers signature.

To stir the pot a bit, my window sticker (yes, I still have it) reads 300D-T. So does my metal owners plate, myTexas title and my insurance card

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Charles
1983 300D, bought new, 215k+ miles, donated to Purple Hearts veterans charity but I have parts for sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/296386-fs-1-owner-83-mb-300d-turbo-rebuild-parts.html

Hi, Both of my Parents had his signature on there cars One had a
1986 300SDL and the other a 1989 420 SEL ! The cars are from the NY aera
Come to think of it , They also had 1984 AUDI 5000 With his signature also ! Hope this helps.

Maybe! I have a two color pinstripe.

LNGfish, I use the next to smallest pixel setting, but I have a 7.1 unit, so try larger and larger if you like till you get a "image too large" response when you try to upload, but take dial up into consideration. Also, if your camera has a "macro" setting, use that for close ups.

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TooMany,

I used the Macro or close up setting. I'll bump it up to to next setting on pixels.

Interesting 2 color pinstripe. Mine is 2 stripes but same color as yours, same location too across gas tank lid.

This guy Pierre must of done dealers cars in NY from pervious post.

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1982 300SD

Mine was originally imported to N.Y. too. There is some interesting paperwork with it. Including an unused coupon for a block heater, didn't need it, seeing as how it has one.

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mine says "BUBBA".....i wonder where it was made?

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

My 300d has a small footprint on the end of the declk lid, suspect the artist left his mark after he pinstriped..?

I had hand painted pin-stripes added to my 1975 280. The artist left a discreet signature on the rear fender, where it was hidden from view unless the trunk was open. I can't recall the name for sure, but it was a Spanish name. Hand painted Pin-stripes and whitewall tires were very popular additions to Mercedes in the late 70's early 80's. I did both.

I suppose it would seem a bit odd to see a name on your car with no explanation.

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1979 240D, 4spd manual, Power Sunroof, manual windows, 147k miles, Pastel gray/Black MB Tex.
1991 300D 2.5 - Smokes like it's on Crack!

Got a picture?

Charles explained where his says 300D-T but I don't believe anybody has actually seen a emblem on a trunk that was that way.

Besides . . .It is not every day we get to see Michelangelo's signature!

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82 240D Manual 277K and still rolling!
02 Volvo S60 AWD For Sale