Vehicle Description
Sorry, this vehicle has been SOLD. If you were interested in this
car and would like us to help find or build you a similar one,
please contact us at 847-487-2272. Vintage Mercedes' like this
expertly maintained 1964 230SL are the perfect combination of
old-world luxury and universal appeal. Quick, competent, luxurious,
stylish, and built like a Panzer tank, they are the choice of many
classic car collectors who like to both show their cars and drive
them on weekend getaways. With Believed to be only 61,365
kilometers which is only 38,130 miles on its' original powertrain
and no collision or major body damage recorded, this rock solid
230SL is about as close to driving a new 52 year old luxury car as
you can get. If you're one of those Daimler diehards who are
looking for the ultimate old school Merc, this Arizona SL is an
incredible find! This pristine, lightly used 1964 Mercedes 230SL is
an exceptionally well-maintained classic. Its subdued, brilliant
Metallic Red paint carries just the right amount of refinement
worthy of a Mercedes badge, and looking at its solid flanks,
there's no question it was constructed with some fine workmanship.
The car originally left the factory in Germany in white and it's
evident that someone meticulously disassembled the car to fully
repaint it in the current metallic red you see. This appears to
have been done quite obviously by professionals as the quality of
the finish is top notch. The body is as close to virtually
blemish-free for a 52-year-old car as one can get. The fit, finish
and panel gaps are exactly what you would expect from a vintage car
with the three-pointed star on its nose. For a car that is almost
52 years old, has been driven steadily as a weekend car the entire
time and has never been fully restored, this 230 SL is simply
remarkable! Like most vintage Mercedes, this 230SL's styling is
brilliantly executed with straight, sharp edged proportions which
recall the days when automakers didn't have to worry about wringing
the efficiency out of every single drop of gasoline. At the front
of the car, a traditional over-sized and chrome trimmed SL grille
cages a large chrome Mercedes emblem between two pristine
headlights and two bright fog lights. Below that grille, sits a
showroom fresh freestanding front bumper. Behind that grille, a
sculpted hood wears a traditional chrome Mercedes-Benz badge in
front of stainless windshield washers. Behind the hood, crystal
clear factory glass sits inside of excellent stainless trim which
hooks to either the factory correct brown cloth top to keep out
summer rain, or an optional Brilliant Red accessory hard top to
mount a heavier assault on nasty winter elements. At the sides of
the car, laser straight body moldings parallel both smooth chip
guarded rockers, which are painted satin black as Mercedes did when
it was new. In the middle of the doors slick chrome handles add
form to function, and at the top of the doors, the factory chrome
mirrors look good. At the back of the car, pristine two-color
taillights ride above a freestanding chrome bumper, and nice chrome
Mercedes trunk emblems complement the subtle chrome trunk trim.
Lift the long hood and you'll find a lot of advanced technology for
the time period, which allows this 230 SL to provide smooth and
powerful acceleration. It almost defies the laws of the mid 60's
automotive physics. Its' silky and quiet 6 cylinders deliver enough
grunt to make the car feel much lighter than it actually is and,
with a flick of the key, starts up and hums to life with a subdued
little rumble from the tailpipes. Let it be noted, the engine
numbers DO match and this is the original motor the car was born
with. Take it out on the road and with a stomp of your right foot,
the Mercedes 6cyl quickly glides this rock solid Mercedes up to
double digit speeds in no time flat. The motor is smooth, and
accelerates well in any gear, and has plenty of torque at any given
speed or time. Cosmetically everything here looks like a well
preserved time capsule, which isn't surprising given the cars
meticulously kept exterior and interior; and since it was produced
well before the OEMs questionable obsession with plastic engine
covers, you can plainly see how well-maintained every seal, bolt
and electronic component is. From the clean inner fenders to the
radiator, this Mercedes is nothing but vintage class! At the bottom
of the car, 100% original floor pans are covered in thick original
undercoating which is still fighting rust producing moisture over
five decades after it left the showroom. Everything from the brake
hoses to the new exhaust system, all the way back to the fuel tank
and fuel lines look to be in good working order. Under those
floors, rock solid Mercedes engineering provides a luxurious ride
that, while not too firm, also doesn't feel like a traditional
luxury barge. The brakes provide reliable, drama-free stops from
virtually any speed within reason. On the outside of those disc
brakes, spotless 14 inch painted steel wheels present the new fresh
white wall tires P195/75R14 Custom All Season Touring tires. A
solid convertible like this cool Mercedes can turn even the most
monotonous drives into fun, open-air adventures. Thanks to their
combination of summertime sun and stiff structure, it's no wonder
these cars were and still remain one of the most popular hobby
Mercedes of all time. Inside, this well-mannered 230 SL is vintage
luxury at its finest. Soft, perforated leather buckets are
supremely comfortable and look great in their classic saddle tint.
In front of those seats, crystal clear gauges are laid out in the
typical Mercedes fashion of two binnacles with simple dials and
lighted pointers. Behind those gauges, a straight and fresh saddle
dash is trimmed in wood, features a retrofitted radio and flows
into a great looking wood topped console. Below the console, great
looking saddle carpet presents much, much better than its age would
suggest, and at the sides of the seats, padded saddle door panels
feature great looking chrome trim and perfectly functional chrome
door handles. In front of the driver, a familiar Mercedes branded
steering wheel provides an excellent connection to the road while
still maintaining a luxury car feel. Below the convertible boot, a
fully prepped trunk has enough room to stash a couple of sets of
golf clubs. The roof seals up as tightly as a sedan, but its good
to know that Mercedes quality remains. Included with the sales is
the car is a reproduction owner's manual, original Maintenance
book, and an original catalog for the car. Both luxurious and
capable, this 1964 Mercedes 230 SL is a substantial roadster that
has been expertly maintained throughout its entire existence.
Thanks to the SLs reputation for excellent engineering,
Mercedes-Benz sells every one they build year after year, and
vintage examples like this '64 enjoy a large group of dedicated
fans. If you're looking for a great cruiser that, when it comes to
Class and Mild performance, is a genuine iron fist in a silk glove,
you simply can't go wrong with a this slick 230 SL!
