1967 Mercedes Benz Heckflosse/Fintail 230S Sedan W111 Chassis Manual Gearbox

1967 Mercedes-Benz 230S Stainless Steel Additional Info:

I was convinced that the oil that the engine was burning could be coming from worn valve guide seals rather than piston rings, so new ones are listed among the parts that come with this wonderful project car. I now see that the buyer will want to do a frame-up restoration if anything, so replacing the piston rings will be just one of many jobs that should be done to put this car back on the road. I am aware that its parts would fetch me more money than to sell this car complete and in its present condition. I love old vehicles--primarily motorcycles--and would like to think that somebody will choose to use this as a basis for a re-build. It came with Weber carburettors mounted and working well, but the original Zeniths along with the stock oil-bath air filter are included. The head-rests (early anti-whiplash measure!), glove box, heating unit, and air conditioning unit (I think) are in the back. The previous owner stopped driving it because the clutch-operating system was not working right, so I replaced both the master and slave cylinders (forgive the terms, but I do not know of alternative ones just now: "business end" and " . . . ?") to make it work perfectly well. I know that I filled the fuel tank years ago, so there should not be rust there. The parts that I bought to complete the job of making the car run include a rear window gasket, two Zenith carburetor rebuild kits, a head gasket, rocker cover gasket, timing chain, afore-mentioned valve guide seals, a set of used cylinder head bolts, because a couple of the bolt heads stripped as I was trying to remove the head. I did not damage anything, but those 10mm-hex-head bolts had evidently never been removed before, though I cannot prove that. As one gets into the engine it will become apparent. This model came with front disc brakes and a wood-inset dashboard as standard. I was amazed to see that the clock, which did work when I got it, is a quartz clock, which has to be an early example (invented 1927, Bell Labs: who knew?). The dash gauges functioned when I drove the car. I do not know cars well, but it seemed to have a lot of power, braked well, and was quite comfortable and roomy inside. The specs are easy to find, but I have some committed to memory: The M180 engine produces 120 horsepower; 0-100km/hr in 13 seconds; 109mph top speed; 41,107 of this model produced from 1965 to 1968. If I could keep this I would, since modern cars, especially, leave me cold. This was great fun to drive and has no blind spots due to the huge windows! Ask any questions that come to mind. Good luck bidding!