1964 Mercedes-Benz W113 230 SL review from Switzerland
"Perfect roadster from the sixties"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car body is in excellent condition, however the car was not used much for years, so some repairs were needed. Most notable was the power-assisted steering, which leaked oil and needed a refitting.
General comments?
Most beautiful when driven open. There are few roadsters from the sixties that match the looks of a pagoda when driven open.
This car is all about space and light, I know no other car that gives you such a spacious feeling inside.
The car can be easily driven in today's traffic (perfect power assisted steering, excellent automatic transmission) however engine develops power above 4k rpm only so needs some adjustments in driving habits. The sound of the engine compensates more than enough when driven hard.
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| A keeper |
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| Just gorgeous |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1964 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 61000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2009 |