Estimated Price: £40,000 - £45,000

Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 230SL, internally coded W113, marked a new chapter in the Stuttgart marque’s sporting lineage. Replacing the 190SL, the 230SL introduced a level of sophistication and design purity that would come to define the SL name for decades. Styled under the direction of Paul Bracq, its more angular lines were both elegant and purposeful, crowned by the distinctive concave hardtop roof that inspired the ‘Pagoda’ nickname. Beneath the bodywork lay Mercedes-Benz’s new M127, 2.3-litre straight-six engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, all-round independent suspension, and front disc brakes, creating a car that balanced performance, refinement, and reliability in a way few could match at the time.

This example was first registered on 15th May 1964 to Lady Katie Fraser of Allander, wife of Sir Hugh Fraser. It spent much of its early life garaged and has benefited from long-term family ownership from 1996, followed by current ownership since 2018. During this period, the car has seen relatively little use and has spent extended spells in storage, so some recommissioning may be required prior to regular use.

Finished in SL White (050) with a contrasting dark blue removable hardtop, the colour scheme is complemented by navy blue leather seats and mid-blue carpets, all replaced in 1997, and the car is further enhanced by the desirable optional side-facing third seat. A stainless steel exhaust has been fitted and the car is booked in for a service prior to sale.

It's supplied with period documentation,  a selection of invoices, MOT Certificates dating back to 1981, its original buff log book, spare wheel, and Mercedes-Benz jack.

An original UK-delivered, right-hand drive 230SL with manual transmission, offering an appealing balance of usability, provenance and classic 'Pagoda' charm.