1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 S
Started on Dec. 20, 2011, 9:40 a.m.
Our 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230s is a moderately rare example with 4-speed floor shift and factory air conditioning. It’s a running, driving car in need of some TLC, so follow along as we get to know the “heckflosse” or “fintail” Benz.
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Latest Project Updates
Apr 25, 2012
Fixing the exhaust system
The loud exhaust on our fintail Benz was driving us nuts. Nuts, we tell you.
Apr 23, 2012
Because Shifting Gears Is a Good Thing
Fixing our Mercedes-Benz’s shifter bushings.
Apr 13, 2012
Getting Our Benz Ready to Rumble
We head out for a little off-road shakedown to make sure our Benz is ready to rallycross.
Apr 11, 2012
New Subframe Bushings
It’s a good thing we checked the subframe bushings before our first rallycross.
Mar 30, 2012
Can We Get a Reading?
We either need an accurate odometer or a working fuel gauge.
Mar 23, 2012
License, Insurance and Registration, Please
We make our Mercedes fully street-legal.
Mar 20, 2012
Time to Weigh In
Let’s check out the weight distribution on our 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 S.
Mar 13, 2012
A Place To Rest Our Heads
It’s time to reinstall the factory headrests.
Mar 6, 2012
Mercedes Rallycross Debut
TIme for some good, dirty fun in our Mercedes. Let’s go rallycrossing!
Mar 2, 2012
Carburetor Rebuild
Refreshing the Zenith carburetors on our Mercedes-Benz 230 S.
Feb 2, 2012
Wheels and Tires for Our Classic Mercedes
We’re getting ready to rally with our Mercedes 230S project.
Jan 26, 2012
Fighting Corrosion and Carelessness
The devil is in the details, and our Benz 230s has a lot of details.
Jan 10, 2012
Better Braking for Our Benz
Our fintail Mercedes gets some needed stopping power.
Jan 6, 2012
Fixing Doors and More
We prefer our Benz to have working windows and doors.
Dec 27, 2011
Beginning With the Benz
This ‘50s-looking car isn’t fast, but it’s fun to drive and handles like it’s from the ‘80s.
Dec 20, 2011
Merry Mercedes
Meet our new project. These fintail sedans are rugged as hell and have a great rally reputation.
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 S Specs
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Country of origin:
- Germany
- 0-60 time:
- 16.0 seconds
- Displacement:
- 2306cc
- Stock horsepower:
- 120 bhp @ 5400 rpm
- Torque:
- 137 lb.-ft @ 3800 rpm
- Engine configuration:
- Inline-6
- Transmission:
- 4-speed manual
- Drivetrain configuration:
- Rear-wheel drive
- Brakes:
- disc/drum
- Body width:
- 70.7 in.
- Curb weight:
- 3109 lbs.
- Wheelbase:
- 108.3 in.
