My 1966 230SL turned 56,000

[mbpaul]

Took my 230SL for a drive today.  Odometer turned 56,000 miles which is actual mileage since new.  Ran great!  Never missed a beat!  Hard to believe it is 57 years old.  Might sell it some time but I enjoy driving it too much even think of selling now.

[49er]

 Congratulations on that mile stone. Your car is just getting broken in. I believe you are the original owner of that car? I am in the same boat although mine will have its 55th birthday in sept. I know it will have a new owner some day, hopefully one of my children, but i still enjoy the occasional drive too much to start thinking of saying good bye to it.

John

[mbpaul]

Yes, that is correct.  We bought it new in February, 1966.  Also unrestored except for an almost flawless professional paint job.   

[neelyrc]

……Odometer turned 56,000 miles which is actual mileage since new.  Ran great!  Never missed a beat!  Hard to believe it is 57 years old……

Congratulations on 57 years of ownership!  I dare say you must be the “plank owner” among us for longevity in driving a single owner Pagoda.  John (49er) is not far behind.

My car passed the 54 year mark a month ago and the odometer will cross 55,000 miles on the next outing.  These cars continue to be such a great pleasure to drive well after their 50th birthday!

Are there other 50 year owners here?

[MikeSimon]

Not quite yet. 41 years here.