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"SA" 5-digit Option Codes - Help Needed

EdwardJ.Boyd
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:11:59 GMT

During the 1950s Mercedes-Benz used a series of 5-digit numeric codes to describe specific factory options that were to be added to a basic vehicle. Usually, but not always, these five numbers were preceded by the letters "SA" on the vehicle's Lieferschein (delivery note / build sheet). I am attempting to compile a full list of these codes as used during the 1950s and so far have accounted for approximately 200 examples. Other codes used during the 1960s and up to and including the present day are relatively easy to find, but, unfortunately, are not what I'm seeking. If anyone has a complete list of the 1950s codes from M-B or has access to a Lieferschein with legible SA codes, I would appreciate receipt of same as an addition to the ever growing data base. Feel free to post a response here or directly to [email protected] Thank you, E.J. Boyd

190Efan
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:51:25 GMT

You might try contacting former national MBCA President Richard Simmonds who is very knowledgeable about this era of MB. Also, there's always the MB Classic Center in CA. I'm sure they can help you.

EdwardJ.Boyd
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:15:14 GMT

Thanks. Many months ago when I started this search one of the first people I contacted was Tom Hanson who told me that he did not have access to such a list, nor did he remember ever having seen one, hence my effort to assemble same from original Lieferschein.

BWhitmore
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 13:09:38 GMT

You might also try Pierre Hedary who is located in Florida. Pierre has a wealth of knowledge and experience with classic Mercedes vehicles. Pierre has an advertisement in the Star magazine with his contact information. Thanks for taking on this effort. Good luck. Also try Hatch & Sons. They are located on the east coast and also advertise in the Star magazine.

TomHanson
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:31:52 GMT

I wish I could find that master SA list somewhere.

EdwardJ.Boyd
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:14:21 GMT

Tom: Please keep looking and ask at the home office as well. I'm up to over 200 items so far, but my sources are running thin and it's very difficult to garner accurate spellings and numbers from some of the Lieferschein that are barely legible. I know that M-B issued a List of Codes for Special Vehicles (SA). dated 3/87, under Order No. 6450141850, but have been informed that it does not include the 5-digit codes used during the 1950s. Perhaps you could verify that this information is accurate. Thanks for your continued help.

TomHanson
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:25:26 GMT

That info would be here and not at the HO.