Author Topic: 1964 230sl Restoration  (Read 7532 times)

drmb

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1964 230sl Restoration
« on: February 26, 2012, 06:33:52 »
Purchased September 2009 stripped to shell and rebuilt everything, repainted 172G. Lots of work and lots of dollars.
Drove to 'Galaxy of Cars' show in Auckland New Zealand today and won 1st prize for best presented car :)

....HAVE POSTED ADDITIONAL PHOTOS DURING RESTORATION BELOW
« Last Edit: March 03, 2012, 22:49:22 by drmb »
Mercedes Restorer.
1969 280sl 050 whte Blue interior
1996 E320 Cabrio
1963 220se 111-023 cabrio, red,black interior.
1967 Morris Cooper
Lloydmarx@xtra.co.nz

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Re: 1964 230sl Restoration
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2012, 06:57:34 »
Very nice.  I'm currently visiting your wonderful country.
Peter Hayden
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Larry & Norma

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Re: 1964 230sl Restoration
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2012, 09:35:04 »
Very very nice, any rebuild pictures?
Larry Hall (Gnuface)
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Re: 1964 230sl Restoration
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2012, 17:12:52 »
Looks very well done, congratulations. Love the colour/trim combo
1964 230 SL RHD DB304 Horizon Blue
1957 190 SL RHD DB180 Silver
1988 R107 300 SL RHD DB199 Blue Black
1978 C123 230C 2dr Auto RHD Silver

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Re: 1964 230sl Restoration
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2012, 01:31:30 »
that is a beautiful car and obviously an amazing amount of effort went into the restoration.

Love the colour combo !

Franjo

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Re: 1964 230sl Restoration
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2012, 11:42:07 »
very nice pixs.
Now am using red one. its very comfort and looking aristocratic alsoo...

Thanks. have u any new pix...........?

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Re: 1964 230sl Restoration
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2012, 00:14:25 »
absolutely stunning

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Re: 1964 230sl Restoration
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2012, 00:31:09 »
Nice work Lloyd - can you make my one look like that?  :)

drmb

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Re: 1964 230sl Restoration
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2012, 22:48:11 »
Additional photos of 230SL during restoration process.
Mercedes Restorer.
1969 280sl 050 whte Blue interior
1996 E320 Cabrio
1963 220se 111-023 cabrio, red,black interior.
1967 Morris Cooper
Lloydmarx@xtra.co.nz