Crossed over to the Germany side

[Marvin Gruber]

I finally did it. I crossed over this week. Found a 1964 MB 230 SL. Pretty decent little car. The 64 230 compared to a TR4 is night and day. Still love my TR's but this MB is miles ahead in quality. Don't know squat about it yet but may be a convert.

Marv

 

[JPSmit]

They are soooo pretty - good luck!

 

[DrEntropy]

Always thought an early ('67) 280_SL would be nice. One with a standard trans.

 

[billspit]

As I understand the 230 is the reviest and sportiest of the 230/250/280.

Right out of college (1977) I moved into a neighborhood in which a lady drove a 280SL. It didn't hurt that she was extremely attractive.

 

[dvmmatt]

Getting back to your German heritage?

 

[Marvin Gruber]

Must be! I did get it cranked yesterday and drove it out of the shop. It has shifter linkage issues, have to order some parts. OCH!

 

[racingenglishcars]

The 230 engine has a piece of bent wire for the crankshaft. The 250 and 280 have a wonderfully counterbalanced shaft. Just FYI.