1966 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

ROADSTER Convertible

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

11304212014883

Gasoline

1966 MERCEDES-BENZ 230SL No Reserve Auction - WOW! - Only Bid if You Intend to Follow Our Terms - Celebrate Your Whole Summer 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster Strong In-Line Six/4-Speed Automatic Spectacular Driver Quality Pagoda Roof Princess 157 Photographs 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster VIN: 113042-12-014883 Odometer Currently Reads: 12,979 (Surely Over) Engine: M127 Exterior: Orient Red (501) Interior: Kaviar MB Tex (116) Build Date: May 27, 1966 Standard & Optional Equipment 2.3 Liter I6 SOHC 150 hp (M127) Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Power Front Disc Brakes Power Steering MB Tex Interior Passenger Vanity Mirror Steering Lock Pioneer DEH-245 CD/Stereo VDO Gauges: 140 MPH Speedometer Trip Odometer Tachometer Clock Locking Glove Box Removable Hard Top & Convertible Soft Top Goodyear Aquatred 3 Steel Belted Radials P205/70R14 Color Keyed Hub Caps w/Trim Rings Full Size Spare Original Tools 3.75 Rear Axle 17.2 Gallon Fuel Tank 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster Is there a caste among old car enthusiast? Is the curator of a Delahaye Figoni et Falaschi on equal terms with the guy that puts a Continental kit on his lifted 4-wheel drive Corvette? Admit it; you love Pagoda SL's and feel this enlightened superiority places you among the select few connoisseurs of vintage European motor vehicles. When looking at this superb daily driven 230 SL Roadster you can be forgiven perhaps, for thinking your cultivated taste in premium classics exists on a higher plane. The 230 SL is really a piece of art, sculpted upon a substantial foundation. The W113 chassis was used from 1963 to '71 and the lighter, more nimble early 230 versions are probably closer to the original ideal. It can be argued that by the time this roadster was made in 1966, after three years development the car was a very well sorted out machine. It is a steel, unit-body design with doors, hood, trunk lid and tonneau cover made of aluminum. The silky 2.3 liter engine is an overhead cam, in-line 6 cylinder with Bosch fuel injection. Brakes were power assisted with Girling discs up front and finned aluminum drums at the rear. Fuel injection and disc brakes were rare items on US roads in 1966 and is further evidence of the high-end nature of this car, then and now. Suspension is fully independent with coil springs at each corner with power steering that is light and communicative without being over-assisted. All of the above described, on this particular 230 SL, functions as designed by Mercedes engineers. Legendary Daimler-Benz build quality can only partially explain why this car looks and drives so extraordinarily well. Superb maintenance and care is a big part of it certainly, but the general dedication to perfection that most Mercedes Benz owners strive to keep in their pride and joys is another. This great looking 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is mechanically sound with a strong 2.3 liter in-line six and a 4-speed automatic transmission that shifts beautifully. The rebuilt steering and suspension system can be felt immediately once under way in the form of tight steering and confidence inspiring handling. The brakes stop straight with no pulling. The glass is all good, all lights inside and out shine bright and all door/hood/trunk and window hardware work properly. This is an outstanding classic Mercedes-Benz that will do any owner proud. It has a reliable drive train and impeccable highway manners that make this German roadster a rare treat, to see and to drive. You can pay big money for a museum piece or a trailer queen that you're afraid to leave anywhere or, finally purchase a beautiful classic Mercedes convertible sports car that is as fun as it is good looking. You will not be disappointed with this car. Video Presentation Shows A Beautiful Test Drive & Walk Around Hear Her Run - Watch her Go Original Build Sheet Options/Equipment (yellow shaded boxes decoded) 501 orient red body 040 black hardtop (now body color) 116 kaviar MBTex interior 401 single seats 416 hardtop mounted 426 power steering/automatic transmission, floorshift 493 USA version 508 outside side view mirror, left 524 paintcoat preservation 600 trim stripes on hardtop 641 white wall tires 669 mode of packing VE I (for shipment to US, amount of fuel, hardtop in place, etc.) 720 soft-top fabric, black Original Build Sheet Provided by Mercedes-Benz Classic Center California (Irvine) From July, 1963 to January 1967 Only 19,831 230SL Roadsters Were Produced Worldwide and Just 11,726 Were Exported (this car has good exterior chrome and trim) Beautifully Thin Bumper on an Uncluttered Front End Are Hallmarks of This Watershed Design (all glass is good, all exterior lights work great) Expensive and Exclusive Since New, These Early SLs Traditionally Attract a More Discriminating Buyer (that fact, along with Mercedes-Benz vault-like build quality equals a rare and road worthy vintage German sports car 44 years later) Great to Look at From Any Angle and Great to Drive On Any Day - Good Weather or Bad With a Hard and Soft Top, You Get the Quiet Security of a Sedan or the Spontaneous Fun of a Convertible (and if things suddenly turn wet during top-down touring, simply raise the neatly stowed soft top and arrive home dry and happy) Built Before Mandatory Bumper Laws, the Rear Bumpers Are as Pretty as the Front (and in just as good condition too) Body Color Hubcaps and Trim Rings Look Spectacular (and, this SL can be driven every day) Convertible Top Does Not Have a Single Rip or Tear and the Backlight is Crystal Clear (door, hood, trunk and window hardware/function is superb, new rubber seals on the soft top will be needed if used in inclement weather) The Handsome Beauty of This Rare Freeway Flyer Will Turn Heads Wherever It (and you) Go (steering and front-end rebuild means an easy driving classic German roadster) The 230SL is Really a Piece of Art, Sculpted Upon a Substantial Foundation (that's how it feels too, this 230SL has impeccable road manners) The 230SL is a Steel Unit-Body Design With Doors, Hood, Trunk Lid and Tonneau Cover Made of Aluminum (grille and front trim looks superb) The W113 Platform Was Used From 1963 to '71 (lights and lenses are bright and clear, not faded or cloudy) This Great Looking Pagoda Roofed Princess Will Be a Proud Addition to Any Collection This Iconic Roof is Why These Rare Beauties Are Called "Pagodas" (the hardtop comes off easily in about a minute using the included original hardtop tool) It Even Looks Great With the Soft Top in Place (a rare German classic like this looks great no matter what) Sleek Topless Profile Unlike Lesser Convertibles, There is No Unsightly Top Stack Bulging Up Behind the Seats, Just One Beautiful, Uninterrupted Line From Headlight to Tail Lamp Looks Great Down the Sides and Under Here Too The 230SL's Wide Track Not Only Makes a Great Looking Car But Endows it With Superb Stability This Mercedes-Benz 230SL Can Be Shown on the Weekend and Driven to Work All Week There Will Always Be a Strong Market For Early SL Mercedes-Benz Sports Cars The 230SL is Regarded as One of the Best Looking Mercedes-Benz Ever Made (owner support and restoration resources for these popular classics is enormous) This Spectacular 230SL is Going to Look Spectacular in Your Driveway Carpet, Door Panels, Dash Pad and Upholstery Are in Excellent Condition (the chrome and wood look terrific and one of the best steering wheels we ever seen on a driver) The Fuel Gauge is the only instrument that is inoperative - She's Full of gas though. :-) NO SEAT BELTS COME WITH THE CAR or EVER DID IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEM BRING THEM WITH YOU TO GET THEM INSTALL AT YOUR EXPENSE We have sources too if you need, just let us know and we'll be glad to assist. Would I drive this car cross country with confidence? Yes, as long as I was buckled in. Safety First - No Ticket Later Not a Rip or Tear to be Found (seat adjustment function is great) Soft Top Condition is Fabulous Mercedes Benz Velvety Smooth 2.3 Liter SOHC In-Line 6 Cylinder 150 Horsepower, Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection, Power Steering and Power Front Disc Brakes Very few American cars in 1966 had disc brakes and fuel injection was almost unheard of, yet these items were standard equipment on this Mercedes 230SL. Goodyear Aquatred 3 Steel Belted Radials (P205/70R14) It would be years before domestic manufacturers offered radial tires, even as an option but they came standard on this Mercedes 230SL. Undercarriage is Clean and Dry and Solid Rust repairs are evident as it seems in the usual places. Trunk, floors, rockers and rails, still better than most Looking Great Back Here Too VIN Decode: 113.042 - 12-014883 113 SL, 1963-71 042 230SL 1 left hand drive 2 automatic transmission 014883 sequential production number Transmission Identification Plate Rear Axle Stamps Looking at the NADA Pricing Guide, this Car is Best Represented by the "Average Retail Value" Description. Although many areas of the car are better than, fewer are less than. Careful Analysis of Market Conditions Determine Our Reserves Our Premium Vehicles Consistently Exceeds the Condition of Similar Vehicles Found on the Market Our reserve will not be disclosed. Call us if you have serious buyer questions. Emails requesting our reserve will receive no response and be deleted. WARNING TO BID RETRACTORS (aka FISHERMEN) The integrity of eBay depends on the good faith intent of both buyer and seller. You compromise your integrity when you fish for the reserve with bids you do not intent to honor. BIDDER'S THAT RETRACT THEIR BIDS WILL BE REMOVED AND BLOCKED PERMANENTLY FROM THIS AUCTION AND ALL OF OUR FUTURE AUCTIONS. Don't Make eBay your playground. eBay's lack of real consequences, unfortunately allows low caliber individuals to assume eBay Auctions are a game. Let's Keep the Field of Play Fair for All Bidders. Terms of Sale This vehicle is safely stored in our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder City, Nevada. We are just 25 minutes from Las Vegas International Airport and welcome the opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive them to our facility for vehicle delivery. We have years of experience with vehicle shipping, across the globe - we stand ready to help with whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers request and expense. This vehicle will not be delivered or released for shipment until complete payment is received and all funds have cleared. Third party, pre-purchase vehicle inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction ends. We are happy to answer questions about this vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have BEFORE YOU BID and BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS . . . THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a demonstration. A $1000 non-refundable partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end of this auction . We prefer VISA but will accept PayPal if necessary. Full payment must be received within four (4) business days of the end of auction. Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and required for all winning bidders outside the United States. Loan checks can be accepted only after prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams. M/Os will NEVER be accepted. CHECKS in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before delivery of any item. Free and clear title is in seller's possession and will be transferred upon payment in full. Important: Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle presented here. Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will be aggressively pursued. Every non-paying bidder will be prosecuted and kicked off eBay forever. If, for any reason, you do not intend to purchase this vehicle, DO NOT BID. We will happily do whatever is required to assist a legitimate bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with their transaction. This vehicle is sold AS-IS with no warranty. This is not a new vehicle, it is used. A used vehicle will have normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications of use because it has been used. Terms such as "perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective but all other descriptions are. When you bid, you understand and agree to these terms. Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 with ANY questions. Email: Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com Sales tax, Smog and title fees may be applicable to Nevada residents. A Document Fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing auction price. An Optional 15 Day Drive Away Permit is available for $8.25. New eBay bidders with (0) feedback and/or "new" or international bidders please make contact by email or phone at least 2 hours before bidding. We reserve the right to cancel bids if necessary to protect our clientele. Research for this ad was done with all due diligence toward an accurate presentation of the facts. All information herein represents our sincere effort to be correct. If we have made any errors or provided information later found to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it is within our ability to do. Descriptive words like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions because nothing is ever perfect, flaws are inevitable. If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our vehicles in person or by a professional inspection service strictly prior to the close of the auction. Post auction inspections are unacceptable and we will reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder immediately. 157 Hi-res Images Below SPECIAL NOTE FOR SOME SHADES OF RED PAINT Under certain lighting conditions we often experience undesirable image anomalies that may result in a smeared or watery appearance with certain red finishes. These artifacts occur particularly on edges with contrast and some full body shots. Should a serious high bidder need photos with better resolution, we are happy to provide these that will show the true paint condition on this car. Rear wheel lip chrome is slightly dented. That white line is a reflection of the parking line on the asphalt. Top stainless has some scrapes. Looks great from 20 feet. Interior hardtop upholstery pulling away but as you can see in the next photo . . . . . . does not look bad, even at 3 feet. Some small chipping around headlamp trim - can't see from 10 feet. Slight paint issue above right/rear tail lamp - can't see from 15 feet. Paint Crackling, chips, flaws and scratches in some areas more than others. But over all the paint looks great from 5-20 feet and from there on out, spectacular. If you're going to be picky about normal driver quality paint wear and tear, spend double your money and get your anxiety driving trailer queen that will look perfect but give you ulcers. Some chipping and paint aging in this area - hard to see at 20 feet. Also, this key insert appears to be an alarm from way back (haven't tested it and we don't care if it works, their worthless anyways - Good insurance is a great solution). Some dried/missing weather stripping - easily replaced. One of the nicest convertible wells we've seen. Note the rubber soft top seal, Easy replacement if you want. Obvious rust repair so common to these SLs An undercarriage that has seen rust through repairs and looks to be sealed very well. Over all looks very solid especially in the critical areas. We've seen some cars that putting them on a lift would be a safety issue let alone driving them down the road; that is not the case her. She's solid, road ready and sealed quite well. By the way, did we mention she doesn't leak anywhere we could inspect? Some bubbling behind passenger front wheel - can't see at 15 feet. Driver/Owner/photographer displaying multitasking skills. Overall assessment...I love the car, love it that it is not a trailer show piece and enjoy taking it anywhere. You will too. Happy Bidding! Office Line - 702-889-Viva (8482) Fax Line - 702-889-8486 Dlr # 26850 Doug's Direct Line - 702-353-7500 Win Victoriously, Your Way! Find Out How to Make Your Deal Immediately! 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