1965 Mercedes-Benz 230
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Colour as listed; photo is illustrative of the model.

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1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 (SL Convertible, white, classic)

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Model
230
Variant
SL Convertible
Year
1965
Decade
1960s
Colour
White

This catalogue entry records a 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible in white, a convertible and sports car, from the 1960s.

The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible in white is filed under Classic, Convertible and Sports car, within the 1960s picture cars.

1960s on screen

An ordinary suburban departure leaves room for coats, bags and farewells, making the vehicle part of domestic life rather than a period display piece. A countryside journey needs its own visual references, since the signs and traffic on a rural road differ from those around a city centre. The visual tone of a sixties scene can be restrained, with clothing and location references guiding colour choices rather than an automatic preference for brightness.

Possible roles in a production

Hair, hats and loose costume details should be rehearsed for open-top action, especially when performers need to repeat the same look between camera angles. Roof-up and roof-down scenes create different images, so the roof position needs agreeing early and recording for continuity across the convertible sequence. A conversation beside a parked sports car can keep attention on the people, allowing the vehicle to remain part of the setting rather than the subject.

About this listing

Catalogue details identify a 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible in white in the Classic, Convertible and Sports car categories. You can find 8 Mercedes-Benz 230s through the model selection. Year records in the model selection begin at 1965 and end at 1991. Other listed colours include grey, turquoise, gold and brown and cream. Looking by make gives 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles; choosing the decade instead opens 371 cars from the 1960s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 in white for filming?

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What if this Mercedes-Benz 230 isn't available?

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