I just looked at page 19 of the new issue of Pagoda World where W113 price trends are listed. For a 250SL in Condition 1 a price of $50,000+ was given (for Jan-Jun 2005). The "Buy It Now" price of $39,000 would seem to indicate this car is quite a bargain IF the following statement from the eBay listing is correct: "A true #1+ car, no exaggeration!"
BTW this past summer I had the pleasure of seeing a gorgeous pair of color-matched SLs in the final stages of restoration: A 300SL roadster and a 280SL in what appeared to be this color (pale green metallic). As I recall, the price for the 280SL was $69,000. Thinking back, with all the exquisite work, not to mention the parts, that went into the 280SL I don't know how the restorer could afford to sell it for that price.
Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced