Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Overview
| Produced: |
1963-1967, 19831 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Roadster,2 doors,2 seats Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
Following the successful, earlier SL models Mercedes launched a whole new range of sports/SL models in the 1960's, starting with the 230SL in 1963. The 230SL had a beautifully proportioned sports body which had two comfortable seats (a third, sideways facing seat was a popular SL option) and could be fitted with a distinctive (Pagoda Roof) Hardtop.
The 230SL used a 2281cc, six cylinder engine which produced 150bhp. The engine featured fuel injection and could even be ordered with automatic transmission. These attractive "SL" sportscars were highly regarded when new and are have remained sought-after classics ever since the last models were built in 1971.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2281cc | S6 OHC | Mercedes S6 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 mph | 22 mpg |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855203049 | Mercedes 230, 250, 280SL Gold Portfolio 1963-1971 | Brooklands Books | |
| 1588500306 | Mercedes-Benz 230 1963-1968 Owners Workshop Manual | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Merc to Monte-Carlo |
62 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2002 | |||
| Merc to Monte-Carlo - Experience 500 miles in three days: crossing the Alps in a Mercedes-Benz 280SL 'Pagoda' from Stuttgart to Monaco. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Mercedes 230-280SL |
126 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 1999 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Mercedes 230-280 SL - Fancy supermodel glamour but with housewife dependability? Get yourself into a Mercedes SL, but choose carefully or it will ruin you, says Phil Bell | ||||
| Article |
Mercedes, meet thy maker |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2009 | |||
| Mercedes, meet thy maker- A 'Pagoda' is the ultimate everyday classic, says Martin Buckley after an epic 1100km trans-continental run to meet its legendary designer. Paul Bracq. | ||||
| Article |
Decade of the decayed |
90 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly August 2008 | |||
| Decade of the decayed- Restorations have a habit of taking longer than expected. This one went on for ten years... | ||||
| Article |
Red light |
82 |
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| Publication | Octane November 2005 | |||
| Red light - With its fine Liége Rally pedigree, Mercedes '230SL is far from being just a shopping car for wealthy city dwellers; now one man is trying to rekindle the glory of its rally days. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Mercedes 230SL-280SL |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 22 September 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Mercedes 230SL-280SL - They’re gorgeous but also expensive. That’s why, if you’re thinking of buying a 1963-71 Mercedes-Benz 230SL,250SL or 280SL, you need to make sure you get a good one. RICHARD GUNN points you in the right direction. | ||||
| Article |
Chic to Chic |
120 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2004 | |||
| Chic to Chic - With the cheapest Mercedes-Benz ’Pagodas’ around the same price as the best ’Panzerwagen’ SLs, Tim Slade tries them both for size - and explains a few buying pointers - Mercedes-Benz 230-280SL, Mercedes-Benz 420SL. | ||||
| Article |
Classics December 2002 pg 36 |
36 |
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| Publication | Classics December 2002 | |||
| Spotter's Guide. Roadsters Revealed. In its 18 years on sale, the W107-series Mercedes-Benz SL went through a series of changes and developments. Andrew Noakes explains how to spot the differences. | ||||
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