Development car or not, I just really like the color.
1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Factory Development Car by J.A. Ackley
Nov 15, 2023
Photography Courtesy RM Sotheby's
If you’re looking for a Mercedes-Benz 230 SL with a bit of history, consider this one. Its original owner was Daimler-Benz’s head of development and research, Fritz Nallinger. He used it to help perfect the platform.
This example comes with a wealth of documentation of those test drives by Nallinger. He noted improvements to be made, such as resolving a high level of noise in the cabin.
As a preproduction car, this 230 SL comes with a few peculiarities. The single seat in the rear of the car faces forward, unlike the sideward-mounted one in the production car. It is also considered to be the first 230 SL with an automatic transmission and power steering.
Find this 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Factory Development Car up for auction at RM Sotheby’s, with an estimated value of $280,000-$365,000
Development car or not, I just really like the color.
In reply to Colin Wood :
Think about it...Now days we disguise the development cars. MB wanted the spy shots circulating, they had been facing a lot of criticism for their "old" styling prior to this car.
In reply to TurnerX19 :
I love the old-school art of generating a buzz. Today's marketeers could learn something from that.
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Price
Price upon request
Color
Orange Metallic
