1964 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Convertible

6 cylinder 2.3

Clear

You're looking at my beautiful 1964 Mercedes Benz 230SL with 57,801 original miles (documented per title and receipts). The car is original numbers matching. I will provide VIN upon request. The car is "driver quality", but shows very well and gets thumbs up everywhere I take it! The paint shines nicely but does have a few small blemishes and a minor scratch by the rear fender top from being driven and enjoyed as it was designed to be, not a garage queen that gets trailered everywhere! The car was restored about 10 years ago, including a complete engine rebuild (a common problem on the 230SL's was premature cam wear and some other issues which have all been corrected) to the tune of $10,500 (receipt included). The car has only been driven a few thousand miles since the rebuild/restoration, and used as a weekend fair weather toy. The interior was redone in rich leather on the seats and door panels, as well as a custom transmission tunnel cover that has been hand tooled (MB logo/ floral vegetation) which is very cool and quite unique! If not to your liking it is removable and it is carpeted underneath. It gives the car a cool cowboy feel...definitely one of a kind. All systems are working properly including brakes, lights, wipers, heater fan, radio, engine and tranny. 4 speed manual tranny shifts well. Clutch is in good working order. Brakes are strong. Car tracks straight and true. The engine runs like a sewing machine, and is quite peppy. The soft top is in overall good condition but there are some wear marks/wear-thru where it folds when stowed away. The plastic window is very clear but not like brand new. I do not have the hardtop. The body and underside are solid as you can see in the pictures. The trunk area is solid but does show signs of prior metal repair. There is also a leather trunk liner made from the same thick leather as the seats/doors. All glass is in very nice condition and the windshield shows no pitting. Most chrome/bright work was replaced during the restoration and is in very good condition. Again, this is a driver quality car so while it's beautiful it is not concourse perfect (but it's also not $137,000 either!). It's just that...a driver. Using Hagerty's Valuation Tool, this car is a very strong #3 (Good) putting it at $55,800 + 10% for 4 speed, valuing it close to $62,000. As you can see , it's a beautiful specimen ready to be enjoyed by its next caretaker. The car does not smoke or make any funny noises. Doors shut like a bank vault. It's a pure joy to drive and takes you back in time when you get behind the wheel. Who doesn't love a Pagoda SL?! The stereo was upgraded to a modern CD system that sounds good, but certainly does not look "vintage correct"...that's easy enough to swap back to the original but I no longer have it. I have a few records and receipts that will be included in the sale. Car will also come with a set of very cool vintage 1964 Ohio license plates that you can use for car shows and drive in nights! Car is located at my home in South Carolina. Please all I ask is if you bid, you are a serious and qualified bidder with funds readily available. I ask for a modest $500 PayPal deposit to be paid immediately following the end of the auction and the balance to be wired to my bank within 3 business days. Please ask any and all questions prior to bidding, and have permission from your spouse, boss, priest, or whomever might shoot you down and ruin the transaction. I will gladly sell to European buyers. The Port of Charleston is less than 3 hours from my home. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. I am a private seller, and all sales are final. There are no warranties expressed or implied and the car is being sold as is. One lucky bidder is going to be enjoying this gorgeous convertible Benz this Spring and Summer! Doesn't that deserve to be you? I am running this as a NO RESERVE auction, so the last bid wins. Feel free to make me an offer to end the auction early. Don't miss out and be outbid in the final seconds! Thanks for looking and happy bidding! Good luck!On Feb-19-16 at 06:27:37 PST, seller added the following information: I just purchased an original Pagoda hardtop that will come with the car if bidding goes over $45,000. I am having it painted to match the car. If bidding does not reach $45,000 the top can be purchased separately after the auction. I figured most buyers of my car would like to have both tops. Happy bidding. Someone is going too get a great car!On Feb-22-16 at 05:13:00 PST, seller added the following information: I wanted to add that the floors and rockers are in original condition. Very solid and original unmolested car. Very clean underneath with no scaling, which is why I took pictures of the suspension components. Thanks for looking and happy bidding. Auction ends tonight, so bid high and bid often. Good luck!