I never knew they existed until today. There was what appeared to be a early 70s 450SL convertible with plastic bundt wheel covers at a local cruise-in today. I had to look twice. I thought they looked a a little strange- then closer inspection there were black standard wheels under these. They look nice and most people may not even notice. I wonder where these can be bought?

I have never noticed them... have these been around for awhile and I have been under a rock or something?

Here is a photo of the car....

Been using them for years ..
When they get dirty, we just take them off and spray them..look cool.

Getting hard to find, but Adsit has them

I have a few sets left..I will look in the shop.

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A Dalton

I know the first batch of 350SLs sold in the USA had full wheel covers like the previous W113. Then later after the rebadging to 450SL and the new engine changes , I was under the impression that alloy wheels were standard equipment on the R107SL. being a Mercedes-Benz history buff, this one came out of left field.

did I miss or skip an option code that deleted alloy wheels for the R-107 SL??

Bob Geco

Wow, learned something new today! Thanks for the info!

Yeah, I personally think they look good. I am sure the "average Joe" would not even know the difference.

Yeah, I fooled lots of guys with them.
Here is a set on one of my 113s...I would throw them on if I was going into the city in place of my original 2 piece Caps/Rings b/c they would Steal them in a flash..

http://members.aol.com/ajdalton7/67euro250.jpg

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I have two sets