The then new styled W111 series Mercedes saloons were launched in April 1959 and would be produced until January 1968.

Newly styled with fin tails, and with exceptional build quality, these cars represent one of the great sedans of the 1960's.

Featuring a superb OHC 2,308cc 6 cylinder, 4 speed all synchromesh transmission, or an optional 4 speed automatic, and paired with the excellent all-independent suspension system.

Famed 300SL designer Rudolf Uhlenhaut's influence can be seen on this as well as the other Mercedes Benz of the era.

Like all Mercedes Benz of the 1960's the build quality of the 230S was excellent.

The design was also incredibly rugged capable of cruising the autobahn or handling the densely-populated cityscape.

Handling is advanced for the era and these cars remain eminently usable today.

Importantly, safety was a major concern of Mercedes at that time and this enhances these cars practicality in the modern era, as does their parts availability which is excelle...