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£114,156
5.4L M113-Powered 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 6-Speed by Kwiek Classics
United States • 1 Jul 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL has been heavily modified with a 5.4L V8 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission, offering a significant performance upgrade. While the mechanicals are impressive, the listing notes cosmetic flaws including paint imperfections, pitted chrome, and damaged hardtop trim, along with intermittent gauge function.
Condition
6
The car has undergone significant modifications and has had areas of corrosion replaced with new sheet metal. While mechanically upgraded, there are noted cosmetic imperfections such as paint imperfections, pitted chrome, and damaged wood trim on the hardtop. The speedometer and odometer function intermittently, and the fuel level gauge is erratic, indicating some functional issues.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
11304210000559
Odometer:
12,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 5.4-Liter M113 V8 Six-Speed Manual Transmission Quaife Limited-Slip Differential Red Paint w/Rally-Style Decals Cobra Fixed-Back Bucket Seats Black Uphosltery 15" Steel Wheels C209 CLK Multilink Rear Suspension Custom Driveshaft Power-Assisted Disc Brakes Power Steering Black Convertible Top Removable Hardtop
This 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL was purchased by the current owner as a non-running project , and it was subsequently modified by Kwiek Classics of Nashville, Tennessee, with the installation of a 5.4-liter M113 V8 sourced from a 2002 S55 AMG as well as a 716-series six-speed manual transmission.
Additional revisions include a modified rear subframe from a C209 CLK, the front disc brake setup from a W126 560SEL, a custom driveshaft, and a Quaife limited-slip differential.
The year-long project also involved the installation of Euro-style headlights, driving lamps, and rally-style decals as well as replacement front springs and dampers, a replacement black soft top, and 15″ st...
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£15,063
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£47,263
Median Price (Since 2020)
£188,811
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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