Grade 3.5

Mercedes-Benz SL 1968

This 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL was offered at Japanese auction at Nagoya & Hokuriku on 6 August 2026, lot 65018. Auction grade 3.5, 4,000 km (about 2,500 miles), automatic. It is 25 years old or more, so it can be imported to the USA and Australia.

Auction grade: 3.5
Mileage: 4,000 km
Year: 1968
Gearbox: Automatic

The auction sheet

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The inspector’s own report on this car, as issued by the auction house. It is written in Japanese; ask us and we’ll translate it for you, line by line, before you bid.

3.5

Fair

Visible cosmetic faults and higher mileage. Usually needs some tidying on arrival.

S / 6
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2
R / RA

Best to worst. This car is grade 3.5.

What the letters on a sheet diagram mean

A: Scratch
U: Dent
W: Wave or repair: W1 is light, W3 is heavy
S: Rust
C: Corrosion
P: Paint mark or blemish
X: Panel needs replacing
XX: Panel has been replaced
B: Dent with a scratch
G: Stone chip in the glass

Specification

Year: 1968
Mileage: 4,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 2,300cc
Fuel: —
Drive: —
Steering: LHD
Colour: —
Trim: OP 230SL
Model code: —
Chassis number: —
Auction house: Nagoya & Hokuriku
Lot number: 65018

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