Beschreibung:

2,308cc SOHC Inline 6-cylinder Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection 150hp at 5,500rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes *Beautifully maintained 230SL *Desirable manual-shift transmission *2 owners from new. Current owner since 1968 *High-quality classic Mercedes-Benz *Service records and tools included THE MERCEDES-BENZ 230SL Launched at the Geneva Auto Salon in March 1963, the 230SL – or W113 in Mercedes-Benz language – was a very different sort of sporting car then its fire-breathing predecessors. Intended as the replacement for the 190SL, the 230SL abandoned its predecessor's four-cylinder engine in favor of a 2.3-liter fuel-injected six-cylinder SOHC engine, producing 150hp. The new engine was derived from that of the great 220SE. The Paul Bracq-penned body was an all-new, stylish design which became an instant classic. Beneath the skin the running gear was conventional Mercedes-Benz, featuring all-round independent suspension (by swing axles at the rear), disc front/drum rear brakes, and the choice of a four-speed manual or automatic transmission. Top speed was in excess of 120mph. MOTORCAR OFFERED This particular 230SL has been a single family's car since 1968. At the time of cataloguing the car shows 89,000 original miles, having only travelled 5,000 of those in past 20 years, according to the records. The current owner's father purchased the car from Nelke Motor Company in Litchfield, CT in September of 1968. It has remained in the families loving care ever since. The car today presents very well wearing its original color of dark blue. A repaint was done 15 years ago and still shows nicely. The interior is in delightfully original order, and includes the rare jump seat feature. Also present is the original Becker radio that is in working order. The car also has a new top that was fitted in 2009. The car was put into storage in 2009 and recommissioned by J.E. Robison a Bosch Service Center, that specializes in the service and restoration of European cars. Receipts of over $16,000 dollars are on file. Anyone who has driven a well set-up manual 230SL will attest to their roadability and that they are an excellent drivers car. In fact at the introduction in 1963 Chief Engineer Rudolph Uhlenhaut set a lap time of 47.50 seconds at Annemasse Vetraz-Monthoux race track a mere .20 seconds slower than a 250 Ferrari driven by Mike Parks. Well preserved and having had a recent extensive service, the opportunity to acquire this well sorted 230SL should not be missed.