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The W113 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was launched in 1963 at the Geneva Auto Show, effectively replacing the 300 SL and 190 SL. It wore a design by Paul Bracq and given strong family resemblances to the other Mercedes-Benz models. The 250 SL followed in late 1966 and was built through 1967. It came with an enlarged 2.5-liter engine, improved seat belts, a collapsible steering column, power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes.
This particular example was built in October of 1967. It has been given a restoration which was completed in November of 2014. After the work was completed, it was delivered to Essen, Germany, where it joined the Mercedes-Benz exhibit at the 2015 edition of the Techno-Classica show.
This four-speed manual 250 SL wears its original colors, and is equipped with the Pagoda hardtop only (no soft top) and a Becker Europa radio, with tools and the owner's manual in a pouch. The 2496cc single overhead cam six-cylinder engine is fitted with a Bosch Mechanical fuel injection system and produces 150 horsepower.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2016
This particular example was built in October of 1967. It has been given a restoration which was completed in November of 2014. After the work was completed, it was delivered to Essen, Germany, where it joined the Mercedes-Benz exhibit at the 2015 edition of the Techno-Classica show.
This four-speed manual 250 SL wears its original colors, and is equipped with the Pagoda hardtop only (no soft top) and a Becker Europa radio, with tools and the owner's manual in a pouch. The 2496cc single overhead cam six-cylinder engine is fitted with a Bosch Mechanical fuel injection system and produces 150 horsepower.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2016
2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $126,000
2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $130,000
Sale Price :
USD $143,000
1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 250SL
(Data based on Model Year 1968 sales)
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Roadster Sold for USD$66,000 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Convertible Sold for USD$69,300 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Convertible Sold for USD$71,500 2020 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.043.12.003810 Sold for USD$38,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.043.10.004496 Sold for USD$126,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Chassis#: 11304312004031 Sold for USD$72,506 2018 Silverstone Auctions : Silverstone Classic Sale | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Chassis#: 113.043.10.003857 Sold for USD$71,500 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Pagoda Chassis#: 11304322004454 Sold for USD$64,446 2017 Silverstone Auctions : Race Retro Classic Car Sale | |
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250 SL CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 11304312003135 Sold for USD$44,000 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Chassis#: 113.043.10.004496 Sold for USD$143,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 11304312004720 Sold for USD$55,000 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 11304312004720 Sold for USD$49,500 2015 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Roadster Sold for USD$49,500 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SL CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 11304312003135 Sold for USD$40,700 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
| 1968 MERCEDES 250SL ROADSTER Sold for USD$49,350 2014 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 57 | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Sold for USD$31,500 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | |
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SL CABRIOLET AVEC HARDTOP Chassis#: 11304312005147 Sold for USD$45,394 2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS | |
| 1968 Mercedes Benz 250 SL Convertible Chassis#: 11304310004862 Sold for USD$77,314 2014 Russo & Steele - Scottsdale | |
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SL CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 11304312005073 Sold for USD$29,700 2013 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Chassis#: 11304322004438 Sold for USD$53,054 2012 The Imperial War Museum |
Mercedes-Benz 250SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Chicago | $48,000 | |||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Pagoda | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Pagoda | 113.043.12.004713 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $60,000 | $70,000 | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Pagoda | 11304312004031 | 2018 Silverstone Auction : September Sale | |||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Roadster | 11304312003724 | 2017 Historics at BrooklandsMotor Museum | |||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Roadster | 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $50,000 | $60,000 | ||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL | 2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | ||||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Convertible | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Roadster | 11304310000226 | 2015 WorldWide Auctions Houston Classic Auction | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Roadster | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $47,500 | |||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL | 11304310004862 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | $55,000 | ||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Convertible | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $27,500 | |||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL | 11304312003724 | 2012 H & H Newbury Racecourse | |||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL | 11304310004426 | 2012 The Imperial War Museum | |||
| 1968 MERCEDES BENZ 250SL CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Fall Carlisle | $45,000 | |||
| 1968 Mercedes Benz 280 SL | 2011 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $25,000 | |||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL | 11304322004307 | 2011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace | $17,000 | $25,000 | |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Roadster | 2010 RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | $21,000 | $35,000 | $42,000 | |
| 1968 MERCEDES 250 SL RDSTR | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2009 | $25,200 | |||
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL | 2008 Leake Auctions Tulsa 36th Annual QuikTrip Center | $21,000 | |||
| 1968 MERCEDES 250 SL ROADSTER | 2006 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 1719, 2006 | $18,500 | |||
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250 SL ROADSTER | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $10,000 | |||
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250 SL ROADSTER | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $7,500 | |||
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250 SL ROADSTER | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $9,500 | |||
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250 SL ROADSTER | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $18,000 | |||
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250 SL TWO DOOR CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $14,000 | |||
| 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250 SL ROADSTER | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $18,000 |
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