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1964 Mercedes Benz 230sl on 2040-cars

US $35,000.00
Year:1964 Mileage:108472
Location:

Darien, Connecticut, United States

Darien, Connecticut, United States
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For Sale a rare Euro Spec 1964 Mercedes 230SL, 4spd with working hard and soft tops VIN # 113042-10-001566 This great car is entirely solid and mechanically strong, finished in Mercedes Red (DB526 (mercedesrot)) and cognac leather, not MB Tex.  The car was originally delivered as white with red interior to a US Air force pilot in Germany in 1964.  Following his repatriation the car was shipped back to the US, specifically Denver, Co.  There, in 1985 the car underwent a frame off restoration.  In 2006 the widow of the owner sold the car to the last owner, who I purchased the car from in 2012. 

During the course of the original ownership, the engine was swapped to the more powerful 250SL engine and rear brakes (both were considered common swaps to perform as the cars aged and their original spec engine under powering and stopping issues were more and more apparent). 

This car is not a concourse car and I recommend you look elsewhere if that’s what you are after.  It is, however, a great daily/weekend driver (we drive almost daily during the spring and summer) and love taking it for weekend cruises.  She has been driven on weekend drives as far west as Pittsburgh, North to Cape Cod and South to Washington DC with no issues.   The paint on the car was redone 30 years ago, it is in generally great shape for 30 year old paint and as you can see, it shines very well.  There are some minor dings but the car is very presentable.  As you can see in the photos, the interior aside from the torn carpet near the shifter, is in good shape.  The dash wood has no cracks and the painted dash is not flaking, though some minor cracks are coming through.  

We get a ton of questions, pictures, “awesome car!” and a lot of accolades.  During winter she is garage kept with a heater and a battery tender.  Included in the sale is the hardtop (which functions well), genuine Mercedes repair manual, all available receipts (including from the restoration), and true to size car cover.

The always interesting: why are you selling?  Pretty simple, no back seat, none at all and that causes issues when you are starting a family and need two practical cars rather than just one and I can’t talk my wife into a 3rd

Additional photos are available on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/123165191@N02  I am happy to take additional photos if anyone requests them - just let me know what you want to see.  

Recently (April 2014) we repaired/replaced the following at the Blackhorse Garage in Bridgeport, Connecticut:

  • New front and rear brakes and rotors: $1,100
  • Brake fluid flush: $180
  • New front and rear shocks: $1,200
  • Engine valve adjustment and valve cover gasket: $850
  • Speedometer cable: $550
  • Oil and filter change: $150
  • Manual transmission fluid change: $125
  • Rear diff fluid change: $125

In 2011, the former owner replaced the following:

  • Steering box
  • Passenger side window crank element
  • Power steering pump and fluid
  •  Engine coolant flush

Since I am extremely open and upfront I want to list out the known items that need repairing and the price quotes I have received:

  • Door lock keys made: $50 (keys included with the car operate the starter and glove box)
  • Driver’s side window crank element (window goes up but not all the way without some help): $150
  • Heater duct replacement (common issue, originals were made of paper): $200
  • Front hood torsion bar replacement: $250
  • Windshield washer pump: $75

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a great example of a great driving classic that has everything going for it: beautiful color combination, mechanically strong, entirely original and solid undercarriage and original body.

I would be happy to further discuss it and answer any questions, so please feel free to email me or call me at 347-324-7118.  The Hagerty average value for a light #3/Strong #4 car, with hardtop (+$4,250) and 4spd (+10%) = $40,500.  My reserve is below that and I am willing to end the auction before close date. 

Interested bidders can make an appointment with me to come and see the car before the Auction comes to an end.

The winning bidder is responsible for vehicle pick up or shipping at his/her own expense.  I am located in Darien, CT. I will make every effort to assist in the process and will be very accommodating and work with you.

$2,500 Deposit via PayPal is required within 48 hours of the auction closing.

Full payment required within 5 days of auction close. Payment must be in the form of wire transfer, Cashier's Check, or Cash.

Disclaimer:

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied.  The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.  No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage.  Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.  It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

 

 

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