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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on March 06, 2005, 22:19:48

Title: what a buyer should look for in a 66 sl230.
Post by: n/a on March 06, 2005, 22:19:48

Hello everyone,

I am thinking about buying a '66. What should I be examining closely in particular to this car?

Thanks, John

Title: Re: what a buyer should look for in a 66 sl230.
Post by: n/a on March 06, 2005, 22:41:16

My earlier post sounds like I know what to look for in a 66. I meant, "What should a neophyte '66 shopper look for?"

Title: Re: what a buyer should look for in a 66 sl230.
Post by: Douglas on March 06, 2005, 23:02:14

This link is priceless:

http://www.silverstarrestorations.com/113SL.htm

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Title: Re: what a buyer should look for in a 66 sl230.
Post by: rwmastel on March 07, 2005, 11:31:42

I wrote an extensive article in Pagoda World (Issue 4) about this very thing.  Click on Douglas' name in the previous post and send him an e-mail.  If we have extras the you can buy one from him.

Another good source of info:
http://www.oursl.com/research/113/113-eval.htm
http://www.oursl.com/research/113/data-230sl-113.htm

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

Title: Re: what a buyer should look for in a 66 sl230.
Post by: n/a on March 07, 2005, 20:35:07

Thanks alot, those sites gave me everything I need to make an informed decision.