Thread: Defender 1 Mercedes 0

Originally Posted by B92 8NW

She got stooged.

I've got a Mercedes Star in my desk drawer right here and it cost about $50 direct from a Mercedes Dealership. It cover most vehicles from 1976-1995ish. The newer ones are around $50-60 too.

I've heard, though can't vouch for authenticity, that Mercedes supplies them affordably because they prefer that owners replace the star when it is lost/stolen.

I bid on a fintail star on ebay a month or so ago. It was in very good condition. It went for about fifteen dollars.

The star in a 280SL (or any SL for that matter) is a different kettle of fish. Much more expensive car. Probably $40,000 plus whereas the Mercedes in this thread is probably worth $2,000 to $4,000.

Bit sad for an owner because Mercs are undervalued and can be very nice cars. Great for me because I bought a couple of old beauties cheaper than the Landrovers.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I wonder what a 280SL star would cost now?

~$500

1078800386 RADIATOR GRILL EMBLEM LARGE STAR ON GRILLE BARREL 280SL 350SL 380SL 450SL 500SL 560SL

I'll second Caldwell's

And I always thought they were aiming marks. I was going to say he needs his adjusted as he nearly missed

Originally Posted by DeeJay

And I always thought they were aiming marks.

They are.



You'll notice here I am about to strafe the bridge with the 20mm machine guns.
Standard fitment on all 1960's Mercedes.