Mercedes Clubs and Parts

[IndigoGTI]

As I have mentioned before, I have recently inhereted a 1968 Mercedes 230S in need of some love. I have been looking on the internet for parts for the car, and have found a few sites that carry the basic mechanical parts, but I have yet to find anybody that provide me with body and interior parts. Does anybody here know of some Mercedes owner's clubs where I could make some contatcs? There are several parts that I need for the car like rocker panels, upholstery and carpet, A/C control levers and the list goes on...

I plan to bring the car back to the condition that my grandfather had it in before he died. The car isn't in good enough condition to even consider a full restoration, and frankly I don't have the time or money to do so. I just want a nice driver that will basically be a tribute to my grandfather and how much he loved the car. I have linked the pictures below. The car is pretty rough in the pictures, but I have cleaned it up and will be buying a cover for it soon. Oh, and the lisence plates - OL AG 44, my grandfather graduated from Texas A&M in 1944. Those plates were a birthday present to him two years before he passed away.

Thanks in advance for any help, I know I won't be disappointed.

Mercedes Pics

[tom p.]

here, these guys have been around for years.

I can also make a strong recommendation to join the national MBz club as their bi-monthly pulbication has tons of ads for parts and services for all ages of MBz cars.

good luck and happy hunting.

[dmatre]

most, if not all, of the required parts can still be purchased directly from the dealership.

MB has one of the most incredible parts availabilities that I know of.

[IndigoGTI]

Thanks guys, I have actually acquired a few parts from a local dealer (fuel pump, hood star, carb gaskets), but I can't afford to do it all that often. Ebay seems to have some good stuff pop up every now and then.

[Accumulator]

IndigoGTI- I think I've said this before, but COOL CAR, ever so much MORE so given its provenance.

I want to second tom p.'s suggestion to join the national club. They'll direct you towards a local chapter. Accumulatorette and I belonged back when we drove Benzes and we both enjoyed it. In fact, the last time we were on a track was with the local Benz club chapter, we took our SECs down to Mid-Ohio. The members were NOT stuffy/snooty or anything like that. And you'll find a lot of good parts, info, and contacts through the club. If you'd rather NOT be actively involved, you can just join the national club without having to go through a local chapter.