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1968

Mercedes Benz 230 S Universal

Highlights

Very rare estate car of the W110/111 series, manufactured by IMA in Belgium from 1966 to 1968 and distributed via Mercedes Benz

Top restoration to new condition to the highest standard

The 230 S Universal was the top model with valuable body details

Very authentic and period-correct two-tone paintwork in white over light blue plus a newly manufactured interior in check fabric blue

Very good driving characteristics thanks to optimised engine with a 2.8 litre six-cylinder (W108) with fuel injection and automatic gerabox

In principle, the forerunner of the later "Lifestyle" estates, which was established with the later T-model of the W123 series

Data & Facts

Year of construction: 1968

Quantity: in total 2,754 "Universal" station wagon examples (1966 to 1968)

Colour scheme: two-tone paint in white over light blue, check fabric blue

Mileage (reading): 4,860 km

Engine: Six-cylinder in-line engine, water-cooled, one overhead camshaft (OHC), mechanical manifold fuel-injection Bosch

Displacement/power: 2,778 ccm, approx. 160 hp at 5,500 rpm (factory data)

Gearbox: automatic, four-speed, steering wheel gearstick

Brakes: discs front and rear, hydraulic, vacuum booster

Empty weight: approx. 1,520 kg

Top-speed: approx. 170 kph

Equipment: Radio, head rests front seats

Documents: German registration documents, Mercedes Benz data card + delivery note, several invoices, restoration photos

Price: EUR 169,000.00 (VAT not to be shown)

This Automobile

This 230 S Universal received a new sheet metal dress in the 1990s, when it was still possible to purchase new doors, wings and the underbody system from Mercedes. The original invoices for this work and material are available. After the factory-new remnants of the special trim were installed in this car by a specialist company, it will be difficult to finalise such a restoration adventure in the future. Great importance was attached to originality in the bodywork and interior.

In terms of technology and drive train, safety and driving comfort were the top priorities. That is why the car was equipped with a contemporary, overhauled 280 SE engine (W108) and an automatic gearbox, ensuring a relaxed driving experience. The axles were fitted with disc brakes. The Mercedes 230 S Universal is certainly the most beautiful and rarest estate car sold by Mercedes. Like hardly any other classic car of the 1960s, it embodies the style and spirit of its time with plenty of space and a high utility value – for example for a classic car experience with the whole family.

Model History

The "Ponton" models were replaced in 1959 as six-cylinder (W111 series) and in 1961 as four-cylinder (W110 series) by the "tail fin" models. They were also available as chassis with partial bodywork, which were converted by bodybuilders into ambulances, vans or other special designs. A speciality were the "Universal" station wagons, which were produced by the IMA company in Belgium from 1965 onwards. The estate differed from the saloon by a modified rear axle ratio, 15-inch wheels, reinforced springs and a newly developed hydropneumatics compensating spring on the rear axle.

The top version was the six-cylinder 230 S Universal, which, like the saloon, was assigned to the 111 series. With a longer front end, the typical "six-cylinder face" and lush chrome, it had a much more representative appearance. The "Universal" were sold in Germany by the Daimler-Benz sales organisation from 1966 to 1968. So, they were only in the available range for a short time. A total of 2,754 "Universal" estate cars were built by IMA.

This Automobile

This 230 S Universal received a new sheet metal dress in the 1990s, when it was still possible to purchase new doors, wings and the underbody system from Mercedes. The original invoices for this work and material are available. After the factory-new remnants of the special trim were installed in this car by a specialist company, it will be difficult to finalise such a restoration adventure in the future. Great importance was attached to originality in the bodywork and interior.

In terms of technology and drive train, safety and driving comfort were the top priorities. That is why the car was equipped with a contemporary, overhauled 280 SE engine (W108) and an automatic gearbox, ensuring a relaxed driving experience. The axles were fitted with disc brakes. The Mercedes 230 S Universal is certainly the most beautiful and rarest estate car sold by Mercedes. Like hardly any other classic car of the 1960s, it embodies the style and spirit of its time with plenty of space and a high utility value – for example for a classic car experience with the whole family.

Model History

The "Ponton" models were replaced in 1959 as six-cylinder (W111 series) and in 1961 as four-cylinder (W110 series) by the "tail fin" models. They were also available as chassis with partial bodywork, which were converted by bodybuilders into ambulances, vans or other special designs. A speciality were the "Universal" station wagons, which were produced by the IMA company in Belgium from 1965 onwards. The estate differed from the saloon by a modified rear axle ratio, 15-inch wheels, reinforced springs and a newly developed hydropneumatics compensating spring on the rear axle.

The top version was the six-cylinder 230 S Universal, which, like the saloon, was assigned to the 111 series. With a longer front end, the typical "six-cylinder face" and lush chrome, it had a much more representative appearance. The "Universal" were sold in Germany by the Daimler-Benz sales organisation from 1966 to 1968. So, they were only in the available range for a short time. A total of 2,754 "Universal" estate cars were built by IMA.