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1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 S IMA Universal for sale

€128,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Hamburg, Germany

Mileage
12,762 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1967
Power
160 PS (118 kW)

1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 S IMA Universal for Sale in Germany

This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 S IMA Universal is a used car showing 12,762 km. It is powered by a petrol engine rated at 160 PS (118 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Arabian Grey and Ivory with a Dark red interior.

IMA, a Belgian firm, turned the W 111 saloon into the Universal, an estate that keeps the fintail Mercedes look, and few were made. This 230 S Universal is painted Arabian Grey with an ivory roof over a dark red interior, an unusual and handsome pairing.

Some years ago an earlier keeper, himself a Mercedes-Benz specialist, had it restored throughout and improved, as an article in the German magazine Oldtimer Praxis records: a 2.8-litre six of about 160 PS replaced the original engine, with revised axles, longer gearing and disc brakes. The seller puts the cars built in this form at about 200; this one is in excellent order.

The car is located in Hamburg, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz 230 S uses the 2,295 cc M 180 straight-six with two Zenith carburettors, with a manual gearbox or an automatic, driving the rear wheels. The 230 S used the W 111 fintail saloon body; IMA in Mechelen, Belgium, built Universal estates on it under licence from Daimler-Benz.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Arabian Grey and Ivory
Interior
Dark red
Mileage
12,762 km
Condition
Used
Location
Hamburg, Germany

Powertrain

Cylinders
6
Power quoted by the dealer
160 PS (118 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Estate
Doors
5
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
2,295 cm3

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 5

  • Four-speed column-shift manual gearbox
  • Longer final-drive ratio
  • Disc brakes on all four wheels
  • Power steering
  • 15-inch wheels

Points highlighted by the dealer 4

  • IMA Universal estate built on the W 111 saloon
  • Restored and improved by a Mercedes-Benz specialist
  • 2.8-litre straight-six of about 160 PS
  • Restoration described in Oldtimer Praxis

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 230 S in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At €128,500, it sits below the median of €134,370 for the 527 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 49% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Hamburg, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 230 S cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €9,510 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €128,500, 1251% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1966 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

12,762 km recorded, against a median of 21,000 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 2024 car in Sweden at €127,900, and a 1950 car in the Netherlands at €129,500. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 230 S, and how does a purchase work?

Thiesen, a professional dealer in Hamburg, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 230 S be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Hamburg, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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