230_Universal

1965 230 Universal
(What's this? See http://www.heckflosse.nl/uni.htm and http://www.members.cox.net/mbimauniversal )

Highlights
        Car is "IMA", very original and complete.
        Runs well, tight engine.
        Nice handling.
        Excellent drivetrain:
                  excellect transmission and rear end.
        California Car, but floor pan, roof, and tailgate rust.
        15-inch wheels & excellent Michelin "Red Line" tires.
        Car was built for US Specs, picked up in Belgium
        and imported to US.
Drivetrain:
    Odometer broken, but estimate 120K miles on car..
    Strong engine, no oil consumption.
    Carbs rebuilt..
    Smooth transmission and shift linkage. Front End:
    Tight, responsive, unassisted steering.
Glass, Doors & Windows:
    Windshield only OK.
    Needs front and rear window seals.
    Door seals, windlacing, and brushmoulding just OK.
    All doors fully functional, gook locks.
    New tailgate handle/lock assembly.
Dashboard:
    One crack, OK condition otherwise.
    Becker radio just OK.
Lighting:
    Functional, has halogen headlamps.
    One new, one recently new tail lens.

Interior:
        Seats need reupholstery, but firm..
        Non-retracting three-point retracting seatbelts in front.
        Full interior restoration needed. Body:
    Original IMA Burgundy paint over
    MB primer.
    Has lots of body dents, particularly on right rear door.
    Has repairable floorpan, roof, and tailgate rust.
    Car has been in front-right accident, and inner wheel well
    and front crossmember slightly bent. Bumper has shims to
    fit. No chassis misalignment. Major chassis beams are solid.

Highlights Car is "IMA", very original and complete. Runs well, tight engine. Nice handling. Excellent drivetrain: excellect transmission and rear end. California Car, but floor pan, roof, and tailgate rust. 15-inch wheels & excellent Michelin "Red Line" tires. Car was built for US Specs, picked up in Belgium and imported to US. Drivetrain: Odometer broken, but estimate 120K miles on car.. Strong engine, no oil consumption. Carbs rebuilt.. Smooth transmission and shift linkage.	Front End: Tight, responsive, unassisted steering. Glass, Doors & Windows: Windshield only OK. Needs front and rear window seals. Door seals, windlacing, and brushmoulding just OK. All doors fully functional, gook locks. New tailgate handle/lock assembly. Dashboard: One crack, OK condition otherwise. Becker radio just OK. Lighting: Functional, has halogen headlamps. One new, one recently new tail lens.

Interior: Seats need reupholstery, but firm.. Non-retracting three-point retracting seatbelts in front. Full interior restoration needed.	Body: Original IMA Burgundy paint over MB primer. Has lots of body dents, particularly on right rear door. Has repairable floorpan, roof, and tailgate rust. Car has been in front-right accident, and inner wheel well and front crossmember slightly bent. Bumper has shims to fit. No chassis misalignment. Major chassis beams are solid.