[{"id": 16485345, "authorName": "Bagltd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bagltd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What repairs or maintenance needs to be done to the car? Please differentiate between mechanical and cosmetic. Are all components 100% functioning?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735667036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16485353, "authorName": "Niederwalluf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niederwalluf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1967 and it was a great car wish I had kept it.\r\nPurchasing a 1967 Mercedes Benz 230SL can be a very exciting yet demanding time, particularly because there were only 185 units produced and many of those did not survive. While approximately 19,831 were built over the lifetime of the 230SL, finding one of these desired 1967 models can prove to be a challenge", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735667106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16485356, "authorName": "mblumesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mblumesq/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by mblumesq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735667133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16485392, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by tlcamg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735667346, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16485431, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an stunning beauty with an incredible amount of skilled, thorough work done \ud83d\udc4cabsolutely exceptional \ud83e\udd42\u2026 @berfinroy\u2026@vander\u2026@luz_do_sol\u2026@chicagogas\u2026.@unclefred1\u2026\u2026\u2026@jgrahamdmd\u2026@whipcity76\u2026@pagoda69", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735667811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16485676, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Franz at Silver Star Mercedes in San Diego did all the work on this car. Franz is meticulous and known to be one of the best in the country on pagodas. After I bought I told him to \u201cspare no expense and make it so I don\u2019t have to think about anything for 25 years.\u201d\r\n\r\nHe fully rebuilt the motor and went through the entire car, you can see all the receipts. He told me that he actually acquired the very last new old stock exhaust from the MB factory in Germany for the car! It really runs like a dream and zero issues. \r\n\r\nI thought I was going to own this car for a long time but I\u2019m moving to NYC and have no place for it. I hope it goes to someone that loves it as much as I do!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1735668557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16486381, "authorName": "Mlewbel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlewbel/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Mlewbel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735671041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16488635, "authorName": "firstinline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firstinline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Niederwalluf, while the registration of this car is 1967, it was made in November of 1966. It's only a '67 because it was a US destined car. There were 619 more 230SL's built after this one, the last 95 of which were built in 1967. This was not one of them.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735679538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489047, "authorName": "Sniff38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sniff38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked through the photos from the 2018 auction and the car seemed to be very well sorted mechanically and cosmetically. Hard to believe it needed another $58k to get it to this point. Unfortunately mechanical issues are hard to determine from photos.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735682994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489207, "authorName": "OLDSLFAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldslfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. I had one like just like this too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735684818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489663, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sniff38 definitely didn\u2019t need it, I just gave Franz a blank check and told him to make it bullet proof and purchase any parts that may become rare as years go by. My thinking was that I\u2019d have the car forever but life happens", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735691013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490083, "authorName": "xyxxyx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xyxxyx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the very last 230SL built with VIN 113042-12-019832 built on 26 Jan 1967. It is currently under restoration and I agree they are great. More sporty than my 1971 280SL.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735699028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490253, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dollycat3: An early \"Hello Dolly\" for 2025...happy new year...cheers!\n\n@Seller: Your 1st BaT auction...best of luck...and best of skill for handling all the questions/comments :)\n\n@Dean_Laumbach: Happy 2025...cheers as well :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735702598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490302, "authorName": "BigRed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "40% of the photos are invoices. Might be a record!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735704084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490417, "authorName": "Ruster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruster/", "bidAmount": 47250, "content": "$47,250 bid placed by Ruster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735708598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16490817, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xyxxyx very cool. I chose the 230SL over the 280 bc I thought it was a more beautiful interior. Also I think the headrests on the 280 break the visual lines of the car. It\u2019s a cleaner look with the 230 that I like, especially from the side. And you\u2019re right slightly sportier, a little lighter too", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735740377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16491616, "authorName": "xyxxyx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xyxxyx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gmitch In addition engine electronics are simpler and no sagging door pockets....you can really use them!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735753802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16491925, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hoppy18 [whistles]. Spiffy 230 SL, eh, Louis! To have spent $58K on \"bullet-proofing\" a car that looked nice back in 2018 suggests some perfectionistic attention that really ought to benefit the car's next owner! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735758261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16492472, "authorName": "GlennDrews", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenndrews/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by GlennDrews", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735765141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16492727, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@olpitcher: Thanks for the tag!\r\n\r\nThis is a gem...one that looks to be \"ready to go\" for a non-DYI guy. \r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I don't think these white walls show off the best look for her.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735770210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16492780, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, @Hoppy18. At least that's not a \"costly Mercedes fix!\" Otherwise, as you said, looks \"good to go.\" Classic lines! And has both lids; bueno!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735771219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16493506, "authorName": "firstinline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firstinline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gmitch, I suspect that Silver Star lost your original gas cap and replaced it with a $10 generic cap. You might want to ask them to pony up an original because that $10 knock off looks terrible compared to the $300 original you can see in the two previous listings.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735784207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16493541, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@firstinline good eye. the original was stolen right off the car in broad daylight in San Diego unfortunately - so frustrating. Silver Star was helping me find a replacement but I forgot to follow up on that one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735785043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16499481, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gmitch they\u2019re locking gas caps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735855027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16500250, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@firstinline: You raised a good point and I checked a couple of the previous auction results. \n\nIf an original gas cap is $300 and often gets stolen, assuming the buyer will \"drive this v park it\", I'd keep the $10 cap (and a spare in the glove box).\n\nI'd also buy an original for \"shows\" and \"meets\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735863105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16500296, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Hoppy18 - when locked properly - the dial simply spins and the gas cap cannot be removed. It requires the key to lock the dial which allows you to remove the cap. Although these gas caps are pricey - they\u2019re like jewelry - and really enhance the appearance.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735863636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16500717, "authorName": "firstinline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firstinline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hoppy18, as @Capitanron states, it is a \"locking\" gas cap. If it is locked there is no way someone could steal it. I don't know that they often get stolen. If they do perhaps the owners should use the locking feature. When locked, the cap just spins in your hands.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735868274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16501022, "authorName": "rowdy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rowdy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you show a better picture or elaborate on what looks like a large paint chip on the fender above the left headlamp, best seen in picture 28? There is wear to the drivers seat piping as seen in picture 58. do you by chance have any leftover material to match it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735872973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16501304, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rowdy sorry I don\u2019t have any extra materials on the interior. I told the BaT photographer to get a closeup of the paint chip I\u2019m surprised it\u2019s not shown more clearly. I\u2019ll take a photo with my iPhone when I\u2019m back home soon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735877974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16502935, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735922274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16506719, "authorName": "OLDSLFAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldslfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That image shows that the fender notch next to the left headlight bezel is still present. Right side too?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735937484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16506867, "authorName": "OLDSLFAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldslfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also\u2026Bud\u2019s Benz in Georgia has chrome locking gas caps https://www.budsbenz.com/catalog/230-250-280-sl/d-fuel", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735937903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16507690, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldslfan yessir", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735942740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16510704, "authorName": "rowdy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rowdy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the picture of the left fender . the paint chip appears to actually be a small dent that caused the paint to delaminate . Is it related to the small body dent/dimple about 8 inches away and near the front of the hood that is visible in that same picture?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736009268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16511334, "authorName": "W113e36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/w113e36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely 230SL! Mine was on the assembly line a few cars ahead in the same 670 paint, but with cognac interior. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736014126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16512307, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rowdy I\u2019m sorry I wish I could tell you but I don\u2019t have any information about that. It would have happened during previous ownership", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736017871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16512353, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@w113e36 I looove the ivory paint, it gets so much attention. I waited a long time to find just this paint and interior combo. Definitely going to miss it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1736017977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16514886, "authorName": "davidjm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidjm/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by davidjm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736061545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16525238, "authorName": "JpRocketship", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jprocketship/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color way and well sorted mechanically\u2026 this should do quite well. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736210782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526216, "authorName": "letthegypsyhaveit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/letthegypsyhaveit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the rarest Mercedes in the world.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736240151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16528502, "authorName": "Olmltd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olmltd/", "bidAmount": 56500, "content": "$56,500 bid placed by Olmltd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736273678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16528706, "authorName": "carjmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carjmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful SL, like to get some more specifics on body work, paint and rust. Do front fenders have circular pinch welds across top lip inside hood edge indicating original, pass a magnet test for filler around bottom half and rockers, other signs of rust corrosion on panels or underneath and finally how old, quality and condition of paint as hard to tell with cream paint on a computer? Thanks and GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736274334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16528819, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hi, thank you @carjmark. I'm sorry I don't have time to go home from work to look at the car with your instructions in the next 30 minutes. other than the chip in the photos I know of no other blemishes in the paint, it really does look very nice. The fender pinches are there in the pictures but I've never checked otherwise in the way you described. Maybe there are some answers in the previous listings? Sorry I wish I had more time to answer your questions fully", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736274619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16529184, "authorName": "upstatervllc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upstatervllc/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by upstatervllc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736275395, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529317, "authorName": "Gmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would add that I was never told of any body work when I had the car worked over for everything last year. thank you again for your interest!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736275648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16529394, "authorName": "vondutchbus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vondutchbus/", "bidAmount": 57500, "content": "$57,500 bid placed by vondutchbus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736275833, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529402, "authorName": "upstatervllc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upstatervllc/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by upstatervllc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736275846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529410, "authorName": "vondutchbus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vondutchbus/", "bidAmount": 58500, "content": "$58,500 bid placed by vondutchbus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736275884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529413, "authorName": "upstatervllc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upstatervllc/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by upstatervllc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736275894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529426, "authorName": "vondutchbus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vondutchbus/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by vondutchbus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736275935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529445, "authorName": "upstatervllc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upstatervllc/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by upstatervllc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736275973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529462, "authorName": "MemoryFoam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memoryfoam/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by MemoryFoam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736276015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529499, "authorName": "Prestigeauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prestigeauto/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by Prestigeauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736276135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529506, "authorName": "MemoryFoam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memoryfoam/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by MemoryFoam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736276157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529540, "authorName": "Ramoon13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramoon13/", "bidAmount": 62500, "content": "$62,500 bid placed by Ramoon13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736276248, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529543, "authorName": "MemoryFoam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memoryfoam/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by MemoryFoam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736276269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529588, "authorName": "Prestigeauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prestigeauto/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by Prestigeauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736276388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529604, "authorName": "MemoryFoam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memoryfoam/", "bidAmount": 64500, "content": "$64,500 bid placed by MemoryFoam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736276434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529637, "authorName": "Prestigeauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prestigeauto/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Prestigeauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736276552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529678, "authorName": "Prestigeauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prestigeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/7/25 for $65,000 to Prestigeauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736276672, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16529806, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations \ud83c\udf7e its beautiful \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736277062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16529816, "authorName": "SoKal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sokal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Given the work that has been done, I'd say well bought! Nice auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736277083, "type": "comment"}]