1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL

If you purchase a vehicle in a different country to your own, it may be subject to local duties, sales taxes, or environmental levies when imported. You may find this introductory guide helpful, and our team is also here to help. However, you must investigate any duties or taxes that may be due on top of the purchase price before committing to buy. KEY FACTS An elegantly styled and highly desirable early W113-generation Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' roadster, renowned for its timeless Paul Bracq-designed bodywork and refined straight-six performance. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.3-litre inline-six engine, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. This example is understood to have originally been a German-market model, which was then imported to Italy and is now located in Belgium, where it has only recently been acquired by the seller. This example has reportedly undergone a full restoration, including a complete repaint and retrim. The odometer indicates 70,932 km, though this is not warranted. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This 230 SL ‘Pagoda’ is finished in a bold shade of red, over a beige leather-trimmed interior, featuring a body-coloured centre dashboard section, and chrome and textured metal trim. It rides on a set of 14-inch steel wheels with chrome and body-coloured hubcaps, fitted with mixed tyres. Equipment includes a two-spoke steering wheel, a VDO analogue clock, a Becker Grand Prix radio, heater and ventilation controls, and VDO gauges. The car is accompanied by a post-restoration valuation report, a Car-Pass document, the registration document, Italian A.S.I documentation, a couple of parts invoices and inspection reports, and a Certificate of Conformity. One ignition key is included. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the car has previously undergone a full restoration, including repainting and retrimming. The most recent roa