Mercedes-Benz 230 S Universal
(1965 - 1968)
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The preconceptions about the new Mercedes-Benz 230 SL were that it was too luxurious for a sports car and too sporty for a luxury car. However, its designers deliberately opted for this interpretation. In the test at the time, the SL proved to be a car that did nothing perfectly, but was very good at a great many things - and the automatic transmission even made it both sportier and more luxurious.
The Mercedes-Benz 230 (W 110) and the BMW 2000 were the non-plus-ultra in the mid-size class in 1967. They combined comfort with sporty performance and plenty of space. However, both had different strengths. The magazine 'hobby' dedicated a "super test" to them, which went right across Europe and put the two rivals through their paces. The original three-part test report is summarized in this article in its original wording and supplemented with historical images.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 230 S Universal
Station Wagon, 54 PS, 1988 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 104 PS, 2281 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 119 PS, 2281 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 119 PS, 2281 cm3
Convertible, 149 PS, 2281 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 119 PS, 2292 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 119 PS, 2292 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 230 S Universal
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 230 Universal (110) 1966 Not Sold Historics at Brooklands Surrey (March 12, 2016) |
230 Universal (110) | 1966 | Not Sold | Historics at Brooklands Surrey (March 12, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 1967 Sold RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 4, 2023) |
230 SL | 1967 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 4, 2023) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' Manual 1966 Sold Brightwells Leominster Sale (May 14, 2014) |
230 SL 'Pagoda' Manual | 1966 | Sold | Brightwells Leominster Sale (May 14, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 SL auto hardtop 1967 Not Sold Coys Ascot Sale (October 11, 2014) |
230 SL auto hardtop | 1967 | Not Sold | Coys Ascot Sale (October 11, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (113) 1966 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (May 4, 2015) |
230 SL (113) | 1966 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (May 4, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (113) 1967 Sold Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 20th August 2016 Cars (August 20, 2016) |
230 SL (113) | 1967 | Sold | Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 20th August 2016 Cars (August 20, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (113) 1967 Sold Bonhams Goodwood Revival (September 10, 2016) |
230 SL (113) | 1967 | Sold | Bonhams Goodwood Revival (September 10, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (113) 1966 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 25, 2015) |
230 SL (113) | 1966 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 25, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (113) 1966 Sold Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 11th June 2016 Cars (June 11, 2016) |
230 SL (113) | 1966 | Sold | Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 11th June 2016 Cars (June 11, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 S 1968 Sold Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 7, 2020) |
230 S | 1968 | Sold | Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 7, 2020) |
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