Was your '69 a 4 cyl 230? The '65 230 is 6 cyl and can have either dual Solex carbs or Zeniths, even if it's the plain jane 110 model. Zeniths provide 15 hp increase, better acceleration, etc. Here's a site for specs: http://www.heckflosse.nl/History.htm

Many consider the cult classic 110 a more desirable car than the 111, with an amazing history all its own as the most widely exported MB of the 1960's also the largest production figures as the 110 *owned* the 3rd world taxi-cab industry and populations of 110's covered the entire globe even remote corners.

On checking the engine, I'd toss any battery into the car for wet/dry compression test.

Seems like frequently driven finbodies are nowhere to be found, lots of sleeping finnies for sale. Maybe this isnt so bad for people not afraid to buy an MB that hasnt run for awhile at $1,000 (USD) or much less. Rust behind the headlights is fatal on the 110/111.

Hell, I'd trade my '79 240D for a decent 110 any day of the week. MB never built a better car for driving on snow and ice than the Heckflossen. And the finnies are arguably the best highway vehicle too with kingpin suspension that tracks like its on rails. That's another thing, check the kingpins for play by turning the steering wheel and leaning on the fender.

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Last edited by 300SDog; 11-25-2004 at 05:12 AM.