Vehicle Details
- Year: 1965
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: 230S
- VIN: 11101012071539
- Mileage Shown: 59,236mi (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: White
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Manassas, VA 20109
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0062061
Produced from 1965 to 1968, the Mercedes-Benz 230S was the final iteration of the W111 Sedan, combining elegant design with a carbureted 2.3-liter inline-six engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Recognized for its opulent interior, advanced structural rigidity, and smooth ride quality, the 230S was among the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz luxury sedans of its era. This inaugural-year example was discovered in a barn on a private estate in Great Falls, Virginia, where it was reportedly stored since the early 1980s. Acquired as a non-running project from the land developer who purchased the property, this barn find is now being offered for auction as an ideal candidate for restoration.
This 230S presents a distinctive Fintail, or Heckflosse, body configuration specific to the W111 chassis from 1959 to 1968. Characteristics include a prominent front grille, chrome trim, chrome bumpers, a driver’s side mirror, vent windows, and a fender-mounted antenna. This example is finished in an off-white shade and displays areas of rust. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin features tan upholstery contrasted by a brown dashboard and upper door panels. Equipment includes a white-painted two-spoke steering wheel, manual roll-up windows, front three-point seatbelts, and a push-button stereo. An air conditioning system is not equipped, and wear is present throughout the interior.
Beneath the bonnet lies a carbureted 2.3-liter inline-six engine that was factory-rated at 131 HP and 132 lb-ft of torque. The rear wheels are connected to a 3-speed automatic transmission. The engine is currently not running and serves as an excellent candidate for restoration.
This sale will include a clean title, owner’s manuals, sales literature, and additional documentation.
The seller would like you to know: “This is a true barn find, a non-running project that seems to be almost complete with all parts, glass, and trim pieces. We have a folder of records.”
Auction Results
- Sold for: $1,000
- Auction End: Oct 24, 2025 06:50:00PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 4
Comments (19)
Sold for $1,000
This is a true barn find
one owner 59k miles and very complete with great documentation.
excellent candidate for restoration!
Bid in the amount of $1,000
Bid in the amount of $750
Bid in the amount of $500
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@BensBenz additional Docs and pictures added including the wiring diagram
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@BensBenz all door cards in good shape with all door accessories in place
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@BensBenz Hi
yes it has a swing arm rear axle
floor board are good
undercarriage is generally good with some surface rust . Much better than it looks
interior and exterior parts and trims are mostly there!
Thank you for the pictures of the under carriage !
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Greetings ,
Do you know if it has a swing arm rear axle or is it a straight axle ? Thank you .
I hope I win the auction . My son and I restored a 1962 220 seb fifteen years ago . He has just recently approached me about finding a car to work on together . This ine would be ideal !
@doowopdann Do not have pictures but will try to take a few last I check the undercarriage had surface rust. Thanks for your comment
Bid in the amount of $250
Any pictures of the undercarriage? Specifically the heavy rust or rot.
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Correction
This car has an automatic 3 speed transmission !