Not Sold | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 S Fintail

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Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £19,000)

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 S Fintail

United Kingdom • 3 Mar 2018 • Lot 346

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 S Fintail was manufactured in November 1966 and assembled in South Africa during 1967, later repatriated to Germany in 2016 and imported to the UK in 2017. The car presents well in grey with red trim and features an automatic gearbox. It is accompanied by a file that includes a UK V5C, copies of the dispatch note, South Africa registration, export clearance, and a valid MoT test certificate.

Condition

6

Based on the description, the car is in good condition, with straight panel work, good brightwork, and a smart grey coachwork with contrasting red trim. The interior boasts large comfortable seats and a stylish steering wheel. The car starts and drives easily via the automatic gearbox. There may be some wear visible, but it is not explicitly mentioned in the description. Therefore, a condition rating of 6 seems appropriate.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

11101062097247

Odometer:

60,027 miles

Reg Number:

ACN 238D

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Mercedes-Benz W 111 was a chassis code given to its top-of-the-range vehicles, including four-door saloons produced from 1959 to 1968, and two-door coupés and cabriolets built from 1961 to 1971.

The W 111 title was initially attributed to six-cylinder cars with 2.2 litre engines.

Production of the four-door saloon began in August 1959 and was premiered at the Frankfurt Auto Show in the autumn.

Initially the series consisted of three models; the 220 b, 220 Sb, and the 220 SEb, replacing the popular 'Ponton' saloon respectively.

The 230 S was visually identical to the 220 S, with an updated 2306cc M180 engine with twin Zenith carburettors producing 120 horsepower.

In this final configuration, a total of 41,107 cars were built through January 1968, when the last of the four-door 'Fintails' left the production line.

According to the Mercedes-Benz Club (UK) Certificate of Origin, this righthand drive Fintail was manufactured on 24th November 1966 and assembled in South Africa duri...