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1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 16, 2026.

$159,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $145,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL Pagoda (W113)
Version
230 SL
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
11304210007695
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

Above the middle half of 48 comparable sales, 131% over its top.

Middle half of sales$41,875 to $62,653
Median$48,500
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 $41,875 and $62,653.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
52-Years-Owned 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$59,000
34-Years-Owned 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$54,000
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 2, 2025$66,000
42-Years-Owned 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 19, 2025$30,250
One-Family-Owned 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 8, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 8, 2025$42,000
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 18, 2025$60,730
Original-Owner 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 20, 2026$79,000
25-Years-Owned 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$48,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Feb. 11, 2025Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$130,000 high bid
May 16, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$159,500