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1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 20, 2025.

$38,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $35,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL Pagoda (W113)
Version
230 SL
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
11304210008892
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 48 comparable sales, 20% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$42,000 to $63,583
Median$50,000
Sales behind it48Likely

From 48 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (SL Pagoda (W113)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $42,000 and $63,583.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Original-Owner 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 20, 2026$79,000
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$36,365
Euro 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 13, 2026$42,750
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 18, 2026$63,111
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda - ManualCollecting Cars, Dec. 10, 2025Collecting CarsDec. 10, 2025$47,750
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$38,500
Euro 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2025$46,500
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2025$62,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 20, 2025Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$38,500
Oct. 30, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$46,500