Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Montreal V8 on November 27, 2011, 03:41:27

Title: 230SL
Post by: Montreal V8 on November 27, 2011, 03:41:27

  Does anyone know anything about the following car? www.beverlyhillscarclub.com   Stock no. 1560, Red 230SL.   It certainly is not pristine, but the price reflects that, and it is manual with AC, both of which I want. From the photos of the undercarriage it appears rust free? Any thoughts?   Thanks, Dale.

Title: Re: 230SL
Post by: DaveB on November 27, 2011, 05:54:43

The panel gaps are poor, so it's probably been apart a few times. I didn't see any undercarriage photos, just the trunk, which looked ok.  Personally I'd prefer an original driver for that money, or spend a bit more on a better car. It would be worthwhile engaging LA specialist Tom Collitt for advice or an inspection. (323) 251-0987

Title: Re: 230SL
Post by: Montreal V8 on November 29, 2011, 00:03:54

Dave, Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. Reason I became interested was it isn't too often an early manual 230 with AC comes up. However , I agree it would be better to pay more, and  find a better car. Dale.

Title: Re: 230SL
Post by: pj on November 29, 2011, 14:28:51

Hey, Montreal,
you're in Vancouver? I saw a car similar to the Beverley Hills #1560 over on Kijiji.ca the other day. In the Toronto area (of course!) but you might find it simpler to search within Canada. Or?

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