1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL for sale

€89,900

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Ismaning, Germany

Mileage
72,012 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1963
First registration
12/1963
Power
150 PS (110 kW)

1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL for Sale in Germany

This 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL is a used car showing 72,012 km. It is powered by a 2,290 cm³ petrol engine rated at 150 PS (110 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Red with a Beige interior. It is a 2-seat car and has had 5 previous owners.

This German-specification 230 SL has the four-speed manual gearbox, its floor lever topped by an ivory knob. The red of the body is carried onto the dashboard, the seats are trimmed in beige leather, and the photographs also show a period stereo radio, a beige soft top and a boot holding the spare wheel and a Mercedes-Benz document wallet.

An enthusiast has owned the Pagoda since 2010 and has had it maintained regularly and with care. The seller rates its mechanical condition as excellent, its paint and cabin as very well kept, and says it is ready to drive.

The car is located in Ismaning, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL uses the 2,308 cc M127 straight-six with Bosch mechanical injection and four main bearings, rated at 150 PS (110 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 196 Nm, for 200 km/h, with a four-speed manual or four-speed automatic, the ZF five-speed optional from May 1966.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Red
Interior
Beige
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
72,012 km
First registration
12/1963
Previous owners
5
Delivery specification
German-market car
Condition
Used
Location
Ismaning, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity
2,290 cc
Cylinders
6
Power quoted by the dealer
150 PS (110 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Equipment 1

  • Rear-wheel drive

Points highlighted by the dealer 5

  • Excellent mechanical condition
  • Very well-kept paint and interior
  • In an enthusiast's ownership since 2010
  • Regularly serviced
  • Ready to drive

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 230 SL in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz 230 SL priced above or below the European market?

At €89,900, it sits below the median of €99,500 for the 5 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. 20% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 230 SL be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Ismaning, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 230 SL cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €11,351 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €89,900, 692% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1963 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz 230 SL compare?

72,012 km recorded, against a median of 53,700 km across the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz 230 SL are priced closest to this one?

a 1967 car in the Netherlands at €99,500, and a 1964 car in Germany at €74,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, and how does a purchase work?

CarTech Knowledge, a professional dealer in Ismaning, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 230 SL be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Ismaning, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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