Rare w201 rear sunshade - fits w123 too? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

POS · #1 08-16-2012, 10:24 PM

Original, new MB part with MB instruction manual and spare pieces. I was told this sunshade also fits a w123 but I can't confirm that. New condition. Not motorized. $300 shipped

Benzmizer · #2 08-17-2012, 09:45 PM

Hello Brian. Pat did that to his 123. It's adaptable.

MBeige · #3 08-18-2012, 02:11 AM

Brian, the blue manual should state it's for both W201 and W123.

Look on lower left of blue manual cover

More info
W123 Rear Sunshade

POS · #4 08-19-2012, 04:22 PM

Never noticed that - thank you!

MTUpower · #5 08-21-2012, 09:38 AM

I assume this is not for wagons. How about coupes?

TX76513 · #6 08-21-2012, 09:57 AM

Brian - what is the overall length of the shade and bracket?

POS · #7 08-21-2012, 08:48 PM

I'm not sure if it'll mount in coupes. I'd think the rear parcel shelf is different. No matter because I boxed it up and put it in storage. After the "no sale", I figured I'd just put it with my other w123 collection stuff for when I buy another one.

MBeige · #8 08-22-2012, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX76513

Brian - what is the overall length of the shade and bracket?

Here's a comparison photo for reference:

The shade, when drawn up, goes just slightly past the top edge of the windscreen on my 300D. Since I don't have a coupe I can't tell if it will fit with no problems. I'd imagine it'd be tight, mine still has some slack when I install it. The spring pulls it back and keeps tension.

On a coupe (C123) it would probably be snug/taut but I don't think it's a big difference.

This will not fit wagons, they don't have the proper space to mount this "sonnenrollo"

POS · #9 08-22-2012, 07:14 PM

That looks spectacular. I always figured I'd own another w123 someday (a perfect one), so that's why I thought I'd hang onto it. It now rests next to my brand new w123 mudflaps. Awaiting installation.

MBeige · #10 08-22-2012, 09:28 PM

Brian, I think your FS thread turned into a WTB perfect W123 thread. Get a nice W123 to install this sunshade into!

Or a W201...but you did sell your 2.3-16v right?

POS · #11 08-23-2012, 02:20 PM

I sold the 2.3-16 to a hardcore AMG collector in Germany who intends on driving it on the Nurburgring for fun. That was a neat car, but my desires (and consequently the fleet) are always changing. I used the proceeds to fund mechanical progression on the Porsche 911S, and then I ended up buying a 1971 3-door Suburban 4x4. Both of which are cool as hell to me - oddly, the Suburban is as much fun to drive - it certainly gets more looks.