Vehicle Details
- Year: 1967
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: 230SL
- VIN: 1130421009330
- Mileage Shown: 90,176km (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Gold
- Seller: jmhvehicles
- Seller Type: Private
- Location: Newton Center, MA 02459
- Lot #: V-0024731
Available for auction is this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL presented in golden metallic over a black MB-Tex interior. Debuted at the Geneva Auto Show in 1963 and produced until 1967, the 230SL ushered in the W113 roadster and marked a transition in Mercedez-Benz’s styling from bulbous curves to a squared silhouette. The 1967 production models are particularly desirable, as only 185 examples were reportedly produced in the final year. This rare 4-speed SL was purchased by its second owner in 1979 at Mercedes-Benz on the Champs Elysees in Paris, France, and subsequently imported the car to the U.S. later that year. Under the care of its third and current owner since 2021, this SL has undergone noteworthy recent refurbishments and is now being offered for auction out of Massachusetts.
The exterior was originally finished in blue and has been professionally refinished in the current golden metallic color using a high-quality DuPont Imron paint before arriving in the U.S. The brown convertible soft top is newly equipped, and a green Pagoda hardtop and garage hardtop lift are included. The exterior is complimented by chrome finishes along the left side mirror, bumpers, windscreen, door handles, and grille. The front end is suited with new European-spec headlights. Black-painted 14” wheels feature matching hubcaps with chrome accents and are dressed in five new Blockley Radial Tyres including the spare. All of the original glass is said to have been retained. The seller notes a slight indentation on the passenger door along with some minor paint imperfections, detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The interior features black MB-Tex upholstery with perforated bucket seats matching the dashboard top and door panels. The instrument panel has been paint-matched to the exterior and is accented by natural wood along the top. The wooden center console, driver window assembly, floor mats, lower dash cover, ignition switch, and dashboard lights have been newly installed. The seller reports that all gauges and electronics are working properly although the clock runs slowly. It is also noted that the headliner on the hardtop is yellowing but easily serviceable.
The 230SL is powered by a 2.3-liter M126 inline 6-cylinder engine, which generates 148 HP and 145 lb.-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. This example is said to have undergone a top-end engine rebuild in 1980. Additionally, the current owner has performed extensive services throughout the past year including a new battery, new ignition components, brake fluid and pads, wheel bearing repairs, new Blisten shocks, and a transmission fluid change. Other replaced items include a fuel screen and filter, injectors and lines, coolant hoses and clamps, a firewall pad, water pumps, a fan belt, and an air filter and housing boot.
This sale will include owner’s manuals, a clean title, a removable hardtop, and a garage hardtop lift that will be disassembled for delivery.
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $35,000
- Auction End: Dec 05, 2022 08:20:00PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 5
Comments (12)
Bid in the amount of $35,000
Bid in the amount of $32,000
Bid in the amount of $20,250
Additional content has been added to the gallery for this listing.
@jjd57 What type of documentation would you like to see? The DE registration from the original US owner states the milage at 1979 at 88,013 KMs. I will post a pic of that.
Is there documentation to support the mileage being 55km (90k km), or should we assume TMU?
Bid in the amount of $20,000
Bid in the amount of $5,000
Its come to my attention that my MA title is missing a digit from the actual VIN number. I have submitted the correction request to the MA RMV. Last 5 digits of vehicle VIN are 19330, but title has VIN at _9330. Title with corrected VIN be delivered to buyer.
@Macfly There were three issues that needed to be addressed:
1) misfire/stutter at 2500-3000 rpm, remedied by:
- changed distributor to 123ignition Tune distributor (Bluetooth). Original bosh distributor will be included with sale
- replaced all injectors with new OEM
- Car runs smoothly through entire range now.
3) Coolant leak- the original water pump's seals had dried out and was seeping from bearing
- replaced original water pump with Mercedes Benz sealed bearing unit.
2) ignition switch/ cold start
- replaced ignition contact barrel (still has original key/tumbler)
- deleted CSV workaround switch and replaced TTS, cold start relay, and tested CS Injector. Note that PO left original wiring unmolested and just disconnected the factory CSV circuit, so it was an easy reversal...Car starts with ignition and CSV as designed
Besides that, as the PO notated the car was started regularly but not driven a lot since 2003 due to his age, so we went through the car and did the following to ensure a pleasurable and safe driver. I'll post a longer list in a second reply.
Front brake pad replace/ caliper service
Brake fluid change and lube
New tires mounted and balanced
5 new Blockley radial tires
Front wheel bearing service
Complete chassis lube with MB lube - replaced fittings where required
4 new shocks - Blisten RM551CS B4 OE
New OE sealed bearing water pump
New water pump
New fan belt
New coolant crossover tube
All new OE coolant hoses and clamps
New air filter, air filter housing boot, clean Throttle body intake
New injector lines
New Battery
RED ignition Coil
New spark plugs and wires
Ignition linkage adjustment
New fuel screen and fuel filter
Grease wiper shafts
New OE ignition switch
Driver door window assembly rebuild
Replace transmission fluid
Radiator recondition
Lower Dash Cover
Coco floor mats
Have you corrected any of the issues left by the prior owner's "minimalist" mechanic? Other work done since you purchased the car?
Welcome to the auction for my 230sl. I have thoroughly enjoyed owning and driving this pagoda, and I hope it goes to a good home that will care for it as I have. I'm here to answer questions and provide additional details as needed. Good luck!