I was talking with a guy about older model Mercedes (I have an '89 420 SEL with 160k) and he remarked that his neighbor is going to sell a 76 (or 77?) 230 sl that is currently in parts in his garage. He is supposed to have about 9k in new parts and was going to restore the vehicle before his recent illness. My knowledge of the sl's in general is very limited. I will probably get over this week to take a look at everything but my initial questions are:

1. Are their any reliability issues with these cars (anything that has been prone to fail or wear excessively)?

2. I believe it has a 4 cylinder - how well does this run (power, gas mileage, etc.)?

Even general thoughts would be appreciated. It sounds like a fun project if the price is right.

230SL would be a 113 chassis.
They are from '64 thru '67.
They are also not 4, but 6 cylinder.
I fhe has the year correct, than it can be a 280SL, but it would be 107 chassis.
Find out which, as there is a big difference...

It is a '67 230 sl model. I will be going to see it in a couple of days.

OK
Here is where you want to be..

http://www.sl113.org/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=2

Good call on the website - lots of information that has proven very helpful already.

Hers is another .
Less action, but very good ... lot of diyer techs from the other visit here also..

http://pagoda113.com/eve/ubb.x?a=frm&s=3846000021&f=2076001521

There are also some 113 guys right here at Mecedesshop, but more likely to find them in the "Vintage " forum...

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php?f=12