Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda

1963 to 1967 · Convertible · 19,831 built

A 1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda cost $6,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $45,139. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $50,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $18,000 to $112,760, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$50,200
High confidence · $41K to $67K
Median · 12 mo
$45,139
Sales · 12 mo
4
Original MSRP
$6,500Up 672% since new

The market

Every recorded 1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Broad Arrow
$112,760
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$25k$50k$75k$100k$125kSep 2022202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $50k
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34 sales · 7 unsoldmedian $45kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda sales with photographs
1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda, sold Apr 2026

Sold $47,777

1964 · White · 5,592 mi
Apr 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda, sold Aug 2025

Sold $41,500

1967 · Blue · 28,000 mi
Aug 11, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda, sold Jun 2025

Sold $42,000

1967 · Red · 16,000 mi
Jun 18, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda, sold Apr 2025

Sold $76,500

1966 · White · 5,592 mi
Apr 8, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda, sold Mar 2025

Sold $42,000

1965 · White · 80 mi
Mar 8, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda, sold Jan 2025

Sold $65,000

1967 · White · 50,000 mi
Jan 7, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Every W113

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 13, 2026
Every W113. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 13, 2026
230SL Pagoda1963 to 1967280SL Pagoda1968 to 1971250SL Pagoda1967 to 1968
Shifty Estimate$50,200$85,400$64,700
Sold median$45,1394 sales$81,25020 sales$61,6005 sales
12-month moveToo few sales to callDown 13.9%Too few sales to call
For saleNoneNoneNone
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Specifications

Engine
Inline-6, 2.3L
Power
150 hp
Torque
159 lb-ft
0 to 60
9.3 s
Top speed
121 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Production
19,831 built
Original MSRP
$6,500
Designer
Paul Bracq

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda cost?

A 1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda cost $6,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $45,139. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $50,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $18,000 to $112,760, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $50,200. Confidence is high: 4 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda a good investment?

It has appreciated 672% against its $6,500 list price. Only 19,831 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $18,000 to $112,760, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda have sold?

Shifty has 34 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda on file. The earliest was on Sep 7, 2022.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda sold?

The highest public sale on file is $112,760, on Oct 9, 2026.

What has a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $112,760Oct 9, 2026
  • $42,500May 10, 2026White · 42,253 mi
  • $47,777Apr 20, 2026White · 5,592 mi

About the 1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda

The 230SL launched Mercedes-Benz's iconic 'Pagoda' era in 1963, earning its nickname from Paul Bracq's distinctive concave hardtop design. This first-generation W113 replaced the aging 190SL with a sophisticated 2.3-liter inline-six producing 150 horsepower, paired with either a four-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. The Pagoda's unibody construction and independent rear suspension delivered genuine sports car dynamics while maintaining Mercedes' legendary build quality. Production totaled 19,831 units through 1967, making it the most numerous of the three Pagoda variants. Today's collectors prize early 230SLs for their purity and lighter weight compared to later 250SL and 280SL models. Restored examples command strong six-figure prices, with matching-numbers cars and rare factory options like the removable hardtop driving premiums. The 230SL represents the sweet spot of 1960s European grand touring elegance.

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