1966 Mercedes 230SL

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Introducing this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL featured with 2 tops finished in its factory color Dark Green "Dunkelgrn" (268) over a Cognac interior. Known for its balanced proportions and refined styling, the 230SL represents a period when Mercedes-Benz focused on blending comfort, engineering, and everyday usability into its sports cars, making it a recognizable and approachable classic from the era.Highlights:- Factory Color: Dark Green "Dunkelgrn" (268)- Interior Color: Cognac- Highly Desirable Rear "Kinder" Seat- 2.3L Inline Six-Cylinder Engine- 4-Speed Manual Transmission- Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection- Power-Assisted Front Disc Brakes- Power Steering- Convertible Soft Top- Dark Green Single-Tone Hardtop- Classic VDO Instrumentation- Body-Colored Dark Green Dashboard- Becker Mexico Radio- Chrome Bumpers- Jack and Spare Tire IncludedUnder the hood sits the 2.3-liter inline-six, paired with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and a floor-shifted 4-speed manual transmission, an advanced feature for its time that helped improve performance and drivability compared to carbureted setups. Additional equipment includes front disc brakes, power steering, twin exhaust outlets, and classic VDO gauges that maintain the period-correct experience.Inside, the cabin presents a period-correct layout featuring low-back bucket seats, a two-spoke steering wheel with horn ring, analog clock, center console, door pockets, Becker Mexico radio, and a rear "Kinder Seat." The simple dashboard design and chrome accents reflect the understated elegance for which the W113 is known.Included with the car are both a convertible soft top and the distinctive removable hardtop that gave the model its famous "Pagoda" nickname, inspired by the concave shape of the roof. The 230SL was also among the earliest sports cars to incorporate advanced safety engineering, including a rigid passenger compartment and crumple zones, innovations that would later become common throughout the automotive industry. This car is running and driving; however, it will require additional work to be road-ready, which is reflected in the pricing. For $39,950

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