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 navy blue 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!! Most everything functions as
it should, as this has been well maintained as the near 40 years
worth of receipts show. The speedometer works fine but the odometer
recently stopped and should be rebuilt. 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].