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LOT 295
1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible Registration no. EBY 374B Chassis no. to be advised
Sold for £55,200 inc. premium
Lot 295
1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible
Goodwood Revival: Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia|19 September 2026, 13:00 BST|Chichester, Goodwood
1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible
Registration no. EBY 374B
Chassis no. to be advised
Registration no. EBY 374B
Chassis no. to be advised
• 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 Motorist noted: "Performances of the Mercedes-Benz range in the competition field are legendary, and we think particularly of participation in the most rugged of rallies where the cars have proved their strength and stamina beyond doubt. Soon after the 230 SL was announced, Eugen Böhringer drove one to victory in the Spa-Sofia-Liège Rally, and although competition outings are rare, this was the sort of debut one would expect from the Stuttgart factory." Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctively shaped cabin - the work of industrial designer and automotive stylist, Paul Bracq - these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and continue to be highly sought after by collectors.
This 230 SL carries State of Maine registration plates showing that it spent some time in the USA, however it has been re-registered back in the UK recently. The vendor advises us that the Mercedes was restored from bare metal by the late Roger Edwards in 1990/1991 at a cost of circa £20,000, though no bills are available. Offered with a file of post-1990 history.
• 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 Motorist noted: "Performances of the Mercedes-Benz range in the competition field are legendary, and we think particularly of participation in the most rugged of rallies where the cars have proved their strength and stamina beyond doubt. Soon after the 230 SL was announced, Eugen Böhringer drove one to victory in the Spa-Sofia-Liège Rally, and although competition outings are rare, this was the sort of debut one would expect from the Stuttgart factory." Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctively shaped cabin - the work of industrial designer and automotive stylist, Paul Bracq - these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and continue to be highly sought after by collectors.
This 230 SL carries State of Maine registration plates showing that it spent some time in the USA, however it has been re-registered back in the UK recently. The vendor advises us that the Mercedes was restored from bare metal by the late Roger Edwards in 1990/1991 at a cost of circa £20,000, though no bills are available. Offered with a file of post-1990 history.
Saleroom notices
The linkage for the gear selection had come adrift on delivery, this has been repaired, however a new bush maybe required as the repair is temporary. Also, there is no file of post 1990 history offered with this.
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