I see kits available to add back seats to SLs. Is this legal? I don't mean legal from a go to jail when you're pulled over standpoint, I mean legal from a risk to occupants and insurance standpoint. An SL is rated to have at most two aboard and you had four aboard which created a voluntarily unsafe situation so we're not paying.

Can I put another set of belts in our minivan and claim it to be an 8 seater? Shouldn't add-on seatbelts be subject to DOT testing?

Thanks,
Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

Do I get an apple if I'm right on both threads?

I own an 80 450SL, and so far as I can tell, US cars didn't get that bench seat! I've only seen them installed in Euros.

I'd find it very difficult even for a child to seriously be seated back there. I use the space for groceries, or my coat, etc. Seat belts would be needed and head rests too!

To answer your question, No! It may not be illegal to install the bench, but to use for human occupancy, it does not comply to US safety standards. Insurance companies would likely not pay out on a claim either...IMHO

I know someone who's no longer using an LC II. Interested?

http://www.apple-history.com/noframes/body.php?page=gallery&model=lcII

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

Am I outdated too!

I had a FatMac, and an LC. Still have fx, si, and a 6500 that I'd give to anybody who shows up at my door. Actually, I'm gonna take them to Goodwill. Along with a Laserwriter and a Stylewriter and a Stylewriter II. I have an orchard of geriatric Apples.

If you put people back there where would the dog go?

I think my dog is still pissed at me for getting rid of the SL.