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£49,450 (Est: £38,000 - £42,000)
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL A very pretty example from Australia
United Kingdom • 23 May 2026 • Lot 251
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' automatic, finished in white with a blue hard top and interior, is a beautifully maintained example imported from Australia. It boasts extensive original documentation, a documented engine rebuild in 2017, and has covered minimal mileage since arriving in the UK, suggesting it is in excellent, factory-standard condition.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in beautiful condition, appearing factory standard and very clean with good panel fitting. It has had an engine rebuild, new seats, exhaust, and firewall in 2017, and has only covered approximately 100 miles in the UK since then. While it is in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition, it is not described as perfect or near-perfect, hence an Excellent rating.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11304222008327
Odometer:
76,000 miles
Reg Number:
DSO242C
RHD/LHD:
RHD
We are very pleased to bring to market this very pretty Mercedes-Benz 230 SL ‘Pagoda’ automatic, finished in white with a blue hard top, and blue seats and carpets - a lovely traditional combination.
The Benz started life on 12 th April 1965 from the Mercedes dealer in Point Piper, New South Wales, Australia and was sold to a Mrs Dare.
This is confirmed by its original book pack, which includes manuals and relevant paperwork along with the original folder, how good is that? The service book is in great condition and has lots of details including no less than 33 stamps (amazing).
This is backed up with some later invoices and receipts showing work carried out to keep it as you see it today.
The SL also comes with its spare key and a V5 showing it was registered in the UK on 1/7/2025 to the same owner it had in Australia.
The vendor lived in Australia for many years and had enjoyed the Pagoda there, but has since returned to the UK and brought it back with him.
He is now going to l...
Points of note
£15,063
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£47,263
Median Price (Since 2020)
£188,811
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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