At the 1963 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz presented a very safe and fast sports car with high performance, which despite its sports characteristics, provides a very high degree of traveling comfort, the Mercedes-Benz 230SL. It was produced until 1967, and over 40,000 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is up for auction.
The Mercedes-Benz 230SL is powered by a 2.3-liter M127 inline-six engine with a factory 148 hp (110 kW) and 145 lb-ft (196 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. The car sits on 14″ steel wheels wrapped in 205/70 Michelin Defender tires.
This car is finished in green, and the chassis was based on the W 111 sedan platform. It is equipped with a black soft top, a removable hardtop, a retractable antenna, a driver-side mirror, US-specification headlights, turn signals mounted on the front fenders, a third brake light on the decklid, power steering, and brakes with power assisted front discs. and rear drums.
Inside, the bucket seats are upholstered in tan leather that also covers the door panels, dashboard and rear seat. In front of the driver are a two-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 11,236 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a Sony CD stereo wired to a Sirius satellite radio receiver along with an analog clock, a floor-mounted gear shifter, three-point seatbelts, and a heater.
In 2019, the car was serviced which included the replacement of steering dampers, king pins, control arms, tie rod ends, sway bar bushings, and wheel bearings along with the front brake pads and rotors. In 2020, the shock absorbers were replaced, and a year later, the rear brake shoes, cylinders, and hoses were replaced.
The auction ends on February 29 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $46,000 USD.
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