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Cars / Mercedes-Benz / SL-Class 230SL PagodaLive
1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda

✦ Shifty Estimate

$50,200

High confidence$41K to $65K
12 months median
$43K
Market cap
$995.5M · 19,831 built
Sales, 12 months
3
Original MSRP
$6,500 · ▲ 672% since

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1963 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 230SL Pagoda

1963 to 1967 · Convertible · 19,831 built

Price history

$25k$50k$75k$100k$125kSep 2022202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $50k
Sold Bid, not sold
33 sales · 7 unsoldmedian $43kupdated Aug 2026

Recent sales

33 sales

Specifications

Engine
Inline-6, 2.3L
Power
150 hp
Torque
159 lb-ft
0 to 60
9.3s
Top speed
121 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Production
19,831 units
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, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $42,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $50,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $41,000 to $65,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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

The Shifty Estimate is $50,200. That sits above the $42,500 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 3 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 $85,500, and mileage explains most of that.

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

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $42,500May 10, 2026White · 68,000 mi
  • $47,777Apr 20, 2026White · 9,000 mi
  • $41,500Aug 11, 2025Blue · 28,000 mi

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.