Price Survey for 280 SL

[KevinC]

Roman,

Unfortunately, all the stuff you see from up above probably doesnt come close to what you see by putting it up on a lift (rust/previous repairs/leaks, etc).

It took me seven cars to find one that I felt was "right".

BTW - NADA actually shows values on these cars on their website (updated each month).

Best of Luck

Boca Raton, FL
1967 230 SL Automatic
670 Light Ivory
113 Bronze/Brown MB Tex

[Kenneth Gear]

My understadning is that not all kingpins are created equal. (Someone with more expertise than I can confirm this).  Some have channeled brass sleaves/fittings while other have lesser quality components.  I assume the higher price contemplated using the higher end king pin.  I know some vendors sell them for $100 while others for $700.


Ken G
1971 280 SL
Silver/red

[n/a]

Just purchased this car (recently sold my 65 230sl)from a Navy Captain in Hawaii for $14K including shipping to the West Coast.  It is a 70 280sl automatic US version first registered on 10/69 in Hawaii.  The car had a documented complete engine overhaul in 98 and now has 40K miles on the engine.  It had a frame off paint job at the same time including interior upholstery upgrade.  It has included center armrest, jump seat, a/c(not hooked up),  and cd radio with a 10 cd changer in the trunk. The car has been cared for by an experienced 113 mechanic and runs smoothly with no smoke and leak. The car comes with both tops (softtop slightly faded but no tear) and there are no rust anywhere on the car.

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[J. Huber]

Hi Louis, I think you "done good." If I ever go looking for another Pagoda, I'd hope to see something in that range...to compare to the more pricey ones. At that price -- I'd have a little room to breath as far as improvements... Enjoy the Spring.

James
63 230SL

[J. Huber]

About the King Pins. Isn't there a difference between replacing King Pin and Repairing King Pin using the KP kit?

Either way -- there is some considerable labor involved I understand.

James
63 230SL

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by ll2002

It had a frame off paint job at the same time....

These cars don't have frames, they're unibody, or unit-body as some people say.  I guess there is a sub-frame up front, so they could have a sub-frame off paint job.  Please excuse me, it's late and I get to be a nag when I'm tired.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[n/a]

at those prices "CARLOS" should be retiring to Florida soon, get your work scheduled with him quick....Miami, Florida must be a haven for retired MB mechanics.