Mercedes-Benz 230S 1967

2200 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
I was convinced that the oil that the engine was burning could be coming from worn valve guide seals rather than piston rings, so new ones are listed among the parts that come with this wonderful project car. I now see that the buyer will want to do a frame-up restoration if anything, so replacing the piston rings will be just one of many jobs that should be done to put this car back on the road. I am aware that its parts would fetch me more money than to sell this car complete and in its present condition. I love old vehicles--primarily motorcycles--and would like to think that somebody will choose to use this as a basis for a re-build. It came with Weber carburettors mounted and working well, but the original Zeniths along with the stock oil-bath air filter are included. The head-rests (early anti-whiplash measure!), glove box, heating unit, and air conditioning unit are in the back. The previous owner stopped driving it because the clutch-operating system was not working right, so I replaced both the master and slave cylinders to make it work perfectly well. I know that I filled the fuel tank years ago, so there should not be rust there. The parts that I bought to complete the job of making the car run include a rear window gasket, two Zenith carburetor rebuild kits, a head gasket, rocker cover gasket, timing chain, afore-mentioned valve guide seals, a set of used cylinder head bolts, because a couple of the bolt heads stripped as I was trying to remove the head. I did not damage anything, but those 10mm-hex-head bolts had evidently never been removed before, though I cannot prove that. As one gets into the engine it will become apparent. This model came with front disc brakes and a wood-inset dashboard as standard. I was amazed to see that the clock, which did work when I got it, is a quartz clock, which has to be an early example (invented 1927 at Bell Labs: who knew?). The dash gauges functioned when I drove the car. I do not know cars well, but it seemed to have a lot of power, braked well, and was quite comfortable and roomy inside. The specs are easy to find, but I have some committed to memory: The M180 engine produces 120 horsepower; 0-100km/hr in 13 seconds; 109mph top speed; 41,107 of this model produced from 1965 to 1968. If I could keep this I would, since modern cars, especially, leave me cold. This was great fun to drive and has no blind spots due to the huge windows! Ask any questions that come to mind. Good luck bidding! (August 8: In response to a request I have finally added five photos to show the complete and unmolested Zenith carbs, a tub full of some defective parts like the tail-light jewels which I replaced with good second-hand ones, and the parts in the boot again.)

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

I was convinced that the oil that the engine was burning could be coming from worn valve guide seals rather than piston rings, so new ones are listed among the parts that come with this wonderful project car. I now see that the buyer will want to do a frame-up restoration if anything, so replacing the piston rings will be just one of many jobs that should be done to put this car back on the road. I am aware that its parts would fetch me more money than to sell this car complete and in its present condition. I love old vehicles--primarily motorcycles--and would like to think that somebody will choose to use this as a basis for a re-build. It came with Weber carburettors mounted and working well, but the original Zeniths along with the stock oil-bath air filter are included. The head-rests (early anti-whiplash measure!), glove box, heating unit, and air conditioning unit are in the back. The previous owner stopped driving it because the clutch-operating system was not working right, so I replaced both the master and slave cylinders to make it work perfectly well. I know that I filled the fuel tank years ago, so there should not be rust there. The parts that I bought to complete the job of making the car run include a rear window gasket, two Zenith carburetor rebuild kits, a head gasket, rocker cover gasket, timing chain, afore-mentioned valve guide seals, a set of used cylinder head bolts, because a couple of the bolt heads stripped as I was trying to remove the head. I did not damage anything, but those 10mm-hex-head bolts had evidently never been removed before, though I cannot prove that. As one gets into the engine it will become apparent. This model came with front disc brakes and a wood-inset dashboard as standard. I was amazed to see that the clock, which did work when I got it, is a quartz clock, which has to be an early example (invented 1927 at Bell Labs: who knew?). The dash gauges functioned when I drove the car. I do not know cars well, but it seemed to have a lot of power, braked well, and was quite comfortable and roomy inside. The specs are easy to find, but I have some committed to memory: The M180 engine produces 120 horsepower; 0-100km/hr in 13 seconds; 109mph top speed; 41,107 of this model produced from 1965 to 1968. If I could keep this I would, since modern cars, especially, leave me cold. This was great fun to drive and has no blind spots due to the huge windows! Ask any questions that come to mind. Good luck bidding! (August 8: In response to a request I have finally added five photos to show the complete and unmolested Zenith carbs, a tub full of some defective parts like the tail-light jewels which I replaced with good second-hand ones, and the parts in the boot again.)

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	2200 USD
Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	230S
Year:	1967
Mileage:	81921 MI
Trim:	Stainless Steel
Engine:	2,306cc
Transmission:	Manual

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Mercedes-Benz 230S 1967

See also

1929 Ford Model A

1969 Ford Mustang

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle