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£55,200 (Est: £60,000 - £80,000)

1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible

United Kingdom • 19 Sept 2026

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' is a desirable classic with automatic transmission, professionally restored in the early 90s. While it has a good history, a recent temporary repair to the gear linkage and the absence of its post-restoration file impact its overall condition.

Condition

6

The car was professionally restored in 1990/1991. However, there was a recent issue with the gear selection linkage which was temporarily repaired and may require a new bush. Additionally, the advertised post-1990 history file is not available.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

EBY 374B

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• Right-hand drive • Automatic transmission • Formerly resident in Maine, USA • Professionally restored in 1990/1991 • Post-1990 history file available Finished in silver with red leather interior, this car is an automatic-transmission example of the 230SL, a landmark model that founded a sports car dynasty that would prove an enormous commercial success for Mercedes-Benz.

Introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1963 as replacement for the 190SL, the 230 SL abandoned its predecessor's four-cylinder engine in favour of a 2.3-litre fuel-injected six derived from that of the 220 SE and producing 150bhp.

An instant classic, the body design was all-new while beneath the skin the running gear was conventional Mercedes-Benz, featuring all-round independent suspension (by swing axles at the rear), disc front/drum rear brakes and a choice of four-speed manual or automatic transmissions.

Top speed was in excess of 120mph.

The 230 SL even managed a debut competition victory, as Sporting Motor...