1970 Mercedes-Benz 230
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 230 (turquoise, classic)

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Model
230
Year
1970
Decade
1970s
Colour
Turquoise
Types
Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 230 in turquoise from the 1970s.

The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 230 in turquoise is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

The wider pavement matters in a seventies exterior, with signs and shopfronts providing period clues that remain visible after the car has left the frame. Deliveries and trades can add everyday movement to a seventies exterior, with livery checked separately so the lettering supports the fictional workplace being shown. A journey between an estate and a town centre can use the changing surroundings to tell the story, with the car linking the locations rather than dominating them.

Possible roles in a production

Period background work benefits from a mixture of ages, with the featured classic considered alongside the cars that appear farther down the street. A departure can begin at the front door, with the walk to the car providing a useful stretch of action before anyone gets inside. If the story needs a specific period, the appearance should be researched for that date rather than relying on the word classic as evidence of suitability.

About this listing

This listing is a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 230 in turquoise, filed under Classic. Across the catalogue, Mercedes-Benz 230s account for 8 entries. Within the model group, 1965 is the first listed year and 1991 the last. Examples of other colours recorded for the model are white, grey, gold and brown and cream. Two other ways into the catalogue are the 379 cars from the 1970s collection and the 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles selection.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 230 in turquoise for filming?

We need the dates, filming location and intended use before confirming an option for this Mercedes-Benz 230; browsing the entry alone does not reserve a vehicle.

Is the photo of this exact car?

No individual vehicle is promised by the Mercedes-Benz 230 photograph; we separately confirm the identity and colour of the actual car when we send the shoot options.

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

For a substitute, consider the 379 cars from the 1970s collection or the 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles selection alongside the 8 Mercedes-Benz 230s; the scene guides which options we discuss.

Can it be driven on camera?

Whether the Mercedes-Benz 230 can be driven in the scene is a separate question from availability, requiring the owner's agreement, insurance checks and confirmed transport and driver arrangements.

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