A convertible-with-hardtop model finished in white with black interior, this car is a right-hand drive example of the 230SL, a landmark model which founded a sportscar dynasty that would prove an enormous commercial success for Mercedes-Benz. Introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1963 as replacement for the 190SL, the 230SL abandoned its predecessor’s four-cylinder engine in favour of a 2.3-litre fuel-injected six derived from that of the 220SE and producing 150bhp. An instant classic, the body design was all-new while 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 a choice of four-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Top speed was in excess of 120mph. The 230SL even managed a debut competition victory, as Sporting Motorist noted: ‘Performances of the Mercedes-Benz range in the competition field are legendary, and we think particularly of participation in the most rugged of rallies where the cars have proved their strength and stamina beyond doubt. Soon after the 230SL was announced, Eugen Bohringer drove one to victory in the Spa-Sofia-Liège Rally, and although competition outings are rare, this was the sort of debut one would expect from the Stuttgart factory.’ Christened ‘pagoda top’ after their distinctive cabin shape, these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and continue to be highly sought after by collectors. Sold new in France, this 230SL was acquired by the current owner in September 1996 and comes with a substantial file of bills relating to its subsequent maintenance and servicing. The car is finished in green with beige interior, and is described by the private vendor as in generally very good condition. A manual transmission model, it is offered with the aforementioned service history French Carte Grise and Contrôle Technique. Vendue neuve en France, cette 230 SL a été acquise par son propriétaire actuel en septembre 1996 et comporte un important dossier de factures relatives à son entretien et ses révisions. La voiture est de couleur verte avec sellerie beige. Elle est décrite par le collectionneur qui s'en sépare comme en très bon état général. Modèle à transmission manuelle, il est accompagné des documents mentionnés plus haut, de sa carte grise française et de son certificat de contrôle technique.
A convertible-with-hardtop model finished in white with black interior, this car is a right-hand drive example of the 230SL, a landmark model which founded a sportscar dynasty that would prove an enormous commercial success for Mercedes-Benz. Introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1963 as replacement for the 190SL, the 230SL abandoned its predecessor’s four-cylinder engine in favour of a 2.3-litre fuel-injected six derived from that of the 220SE and producing 150bhp. An instant classic, the body design was all-new while 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 a choice of four-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Top speed was in excess of 120mph. The 230SL even managed a debut competition victory, as Sporting Motorist noted: ‘Performances of the Mercedes-Benz range in the competition field are legendary, and we think particularly of participation in the most rugged of rallies where the cars have proved their strength and stamina beyond doubt. Soon after the 230SL was announced, Eugen Bohringer drove one to victory in the Spa-Sofia-Liège Rally, and although competition outings are rare, this was the sort of debut one would expect from the Stuttgart factory.’ Christened ‘pagoda top’ after their distinctive cabin shape, these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and continue to be highly sought after by collectors. Sold new in France, this 230SL was acquired by the current owner in September 1996 and comes with a substantial file of bills relating to its subsequent maintenance and servicing. The car is finished in green with beige interior, and is described by the private vendor as in generally very good condition. A manual transmission model, it is offered with the aforementioned service history French Carte Grise and Contrôle Technique. Vendue neuve en France, cette 230 SL a été acquise par son propriétaire actuel en septembre 1996 et comporte un important dossier de factures relatives à son entretien et ses révisions. La voiture est de couleur verte avec sellerie beige. Elle est décrite par le collectionneur qui s'en sépare comme en très bon état général. Modèle à transmission manuelle, il est accompagné des documents mentionnés plus haut, de sa carte grise française et de son certificat de contrôle technique.
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