1966 Mercedes-Benz W113 230 SL review from UK and Ireland
"Just gorgeous"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distributor needed to be helped out with electronic ignition.
The jets on the cold start valve can get blocked.
Heater control levers are stuck.
Bonnet can come away from it's anchoring.
General comments?
Beautifully engineered well balanced car. Can roll a bit on sharp corners - but a real blast to drive at the higher end of the rev range.
Speed (mph) = revs/50 in top gear (fourth). Engine sounds lovely in tunnels.
Drop dead gorgeous with the hardtop on, and will bring you back from the dead when topless. A real automotive masterpiece of design.
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| A keeper |
Perfect roadster from the sixties |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1966 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2009 |