1982 Mercedes-Benz 230
Representative imagePhoto: Charlie from United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Edited by CarSeen: plate covered, people blurred.
Colour as listed; photo is illustrative of the model.

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1982 Mercedes-Benz 230 (white, classic)

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Model
230
Year
1982
Decade
1980s
Colour
White
Types
Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1982 Mercedes-Benz 230 in white from the 1980s.

The 1982 Mercedes-Benz 230 in white is filed under Classic, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Eighties cars can sit comfortably in scenes of school runs and office arrivals, where daily routines give the period detail a purpose beyond visual nostalgia. The vehicles around an eighties office need not match those in a domestic street, and treating the locations separately helps avoid a generic period backdrop. Retail exteriors contain many date clues beyond traffic, so an eighties shot should be reviewed for signage as well as the cars closest to the lens.

Possible roles in a production

For a scene involving loaded belongings, the exact items should be rehearsed with the vehicle rather than assumed to fit from a photograph. A classic can belong to a period street or a present-day character, and those roles ask for different choices of surrounding vehicles and props. Close views can reveal small details such as badges and plate styling, so the art department should know which parts will be held in frame.

About this listing

This listing is a 1982 Mercedes-Benz 230 in white, filed under Classic. The total recorded for Mercedes-Benz 230s is 8 entries. The listed years run from 1965 to 1991. Additional colours listed against this model include grey, turquoise, gold and brown and cream. To look outside this model, start with 379 cars from the 1980s or compare the 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 230 in white for filming?

To ask about hiring this Mercedes-Benz 230, include the filming schedule and location and explain the scene; the next step is checking which options are available.

Is the photo of this exact car?

It is a model photograph rather than an owner photograph of this listing, and the specific Mercedes-Benz 230 offered, including its colour, is confirmed with our options.

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

For a substitute, consider the 379 cars from the 1980s 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?

The driving plan for the Mercedes-Benz 230 has to suit the shot and be agreed with the owner and insurance requirements, with transport and drivers confirmed on the brief.

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