Just arrived!! Call Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. � This is a splendid 1966 Mercedes
230SL that was originally delivered to Rome, Italy as a Euro
edition. We have the factory production records and receipts from
Rome for maintenance and repair (if only we could read Italian!)
dating back to at least 1980. The present owner is our consignment
client and has enjoyed the ownership of this motorcar for the past
28 years. It is a rust-free and largely original example that has
had excellent servicing and has extremely low mileage. This is
ready to enjoy as is or could easily be brought up to show
standards. � HISTORY OF THIS 230SL This 230SL was purchased new by
Mr. Sil. Pautaloni Filippo on the 2nd of April 1966 at Autostar,
S.P.A., the Mercedes dealership in Rome. We have records of the
first several services. By 1980, the 230SL was owned by a Mr. Lloyd
Douglas who was still having the car serviced at Autostar in Rome.
We have numerous invoices for repairs and maintenance dating back
about 40 years. By October of 1984, the 230SL was imported into the
United States and was owned by Mr. Steve Klebanoff of Bethesda, MD.
The car had accumulated 57,005 KM (about 35,000 miles). He had the
engine rebuilt by Perfection Automotive in Herndon, Virgina, as
soon as he bought the car in October of 1984. It was a
comprehensive rebuild that is documented in the paperwork. � On
about May 23rd, 1989, Mr. Klebanoff sold the 230SL to its present
owner, Mr. Alan Zins. It had by then accumulated 72,800 KM (about
45,000 Miles). On the 11th of April, 1994 the speedometer and
tachometer were sent to Palo Alto Speedometer to be rebuilt. At
that time, the odometer was reset to zero. It had accumulated
76,981 KM (about 47,700 Miles). This is fully documented. It has
since traveled over 11,400 KM (about 7,100 miles) for a total
documented 54,800 miles from new. � CONDITION OF THIS 280SL The
Silver Grey Metallic (Paint Code #180) livery was repainted in the
1990's and still looks very nice today. There are two small chips
on the edges of the hood that could benefit from touching up. The
paint shows that it has been very well cared for and has a new
looking shine and finish. The Black Leather (Code #720) is all
original and still very soft and supple and overall in excellent
condition with exception of minor superficial cracking on the
drivers seat (see photos for details). There are no splits or
tears. It also features the very rare Kinderseat in back in
matching black leather. � The chrome and stainless have a
consistent very good to excellent look, with only very minor
pitting or scratching. The rubber is in very nice condition
throughout as well as the lights and lenses. The factory hardtop is
in consistent shape with the rest of the car, with only minor
blemishes. The black canvas convertible top is likely original to
the car and could benefit from being replaced. � The steering wheel
and interior trim are in excellent condition, with only minor wear
on the drivers side carpeting. We have installed a new firewall pad
and a new trunk mat. The car is getting detailed and new photos
will be coming soon!! � Everything functions as it should, as this
has been well maintained as the near 40 years worth of receipts
show. It runs and drives very well and stops with the assurance of
the four wheel disc brakes. � This Pagoda is ready to enjoy. This
motorcar comes complete with the original owners manuals, books, 38
years of receipts, a hardtop storage rack and car cover. For more
details, call Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected].