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1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL (W113)

Lot Number: 141

1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL (W113)

An impressively restored, manual gearbox, 230SL Pagoda absolutely fresh for Summer.

  • Sold for: £56,610

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 26th February, 2021 at 12.00am GMT at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Blue

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    BOC 258B

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    72587 Miles

SUMMARY

An impressively restored, manual gearbox, 230SL Pagoda absolutely fresh for Summer.

DESCRIPTION

  • A UK-supplied, right-hand drive Pagoda owned by our vendor since 2008
  • Delightfully presented in Horizon Blue (304) with a Dark Blue interior and matching hood
  • A substantial £45,000 has been spent over the past 15 years to bring it to its present condition
  • Photo-documented bodywork restoration by Steve Burns of Princes Risborough
  • Engine refurbished by noted Mercedes-Benz specialist, Chris Grey
  • £8,000 with Silchester Garage on a full axle refurbishment and new rear springs
  • Detailed history file, original Service Records, plenty of invoices and old MOTs

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
141
Make
MERCEDES
Model
230SL
Registration Number
BOC 258B
MOT Expiry
24/01/2021
Chassis Number
113/042/20/003146
Engine Number
127/981/20/002943
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Blue

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.

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SEE IT IN ACTION

SCORE:

83 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

A few paint blisters here and there

Interior


Door-Cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

A couple of paint chips on the dash

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Transmission


Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Running Gear


Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels & Tyres:

Remarks

Slight grinding noise from rear axle but goes after a while, invoice in the file for a complete axle rebuild in 2008 with not that many miles travelled since that time so suspect nothing major.

Electrics


Minor:

Major:

Vehicle History


Restoration Notes

Body work and interior

About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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