1991 300CE- but it's not.
 

Just want some guidance on something that is bugging me. I just wrapped up a 1991 300CE for a customer- Well, I say it's 1991 anyways, because it's a July 1991 birthday. Yet, it's titled as a '92 and has the later engine, and not a lot of 1991 parts fit it, including the antenna.

To my knowledge, 1992 model year production began on 1. August 1991, yet this is a July car. What exactly is going on here? Anyone know?

tram, although I am not sure when the production runs changed for Model Years 1991 and 1992 I do know from having owned both a 1991 and 1992 300CE that the antennas were different. Both had the same engine though ... with the same EZL.

Next year production always starts sept. 1. Right after august close down for summer holidays.

I have a 97 model year E 320 that was shipped from the factory 06 - 28 - 1996 according to the data card print out.

Look for the build date on the door frame sticker and a emissions sticker under the hood listing the model year.

I'll have a look at my 97 SL320 as well.

OK, makes sense. I got the '91 antenna because of build date, but when I order parts from my regular parts guys I always include VIN, so all the other parts fit OK.

Don't feel comfortable posting a VIN that's not mine, but the tenth digit is indeed an "N", so 1992 it is. But built in July 1991....