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geert1000

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I have to sell my Pagoda, ... SOLD, Thanks all!
« on: July 26, 2015, 20:41:36 »
Hello all, --- I PUT IT INTO "FOR SALE" SECTION
I'd like help and/or opinions as to what the value is of my late '67 250SL.
I'll need a price before I can list it in the for sale section or it apparently won't post, and that's fair enough.
So here's the text and 4 photos. Any help will be appreciated.

This car is a late ’67 250SL, 4spd manual. It’s a southern California car. Originally ordered new by my friend’s dad. I’ve had it a few years now, but I recently retired and simply can’t justify keeping this great car.
It still has original paint, (no repaint), with never any rust.
A rare color combination.
A few very small dings here and there. (Sure, the spot welds and headlight creases are there, as are the undercoat runs under the hood and trunk).
Colors: 716 grey beige body, 268 dark green top and hubcaps,
green MB tex interior (driver seat has wrong green color match, but comfy)
Ordered as a manual 4 speed, hardtop only, radio-delete car with the optional “kinder seat”, (I sourced and have the correct soft-top frame available to purchase, if you want).
Everything works and it runs beautifully.
94,275 miles.
I’ve done a few necessary mechanical repairs/maintenance as follows:
New tires, new “Mercedes” windshield, new dash wood, door seals, all engine coolant hoses and clamps, new German square-weave carpet from GAHH, a recent new clutch, full services and tune-ups throughout it’s life.
The car and I are in California.


 
« Last Edit: August 19, 2015, 21:18:47 by geert1000 »

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Re: I have to sell my Pagoda
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2015, 22:37:46 »
You have a nice car there and should have no problems to sell it.

If you log into Hagety Insurance and open the "value of your car" area you will see a chart (I will include the link, however don't know if you get to it without being registered).

Here is the link =====> https://www.hagerty.ca/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vbe=27071

The chart has 4 groups from your description I would say you are somewhere between 2 and 3, the top value of category 3 is $63K US

Have a look at description of group 2 and 3 and then value your car.

Good luck with the sale.

PS. Sorry you have to sell, as you know it is a solid investment. Be sure to tell the new owner about our web site :)
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geert1000

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Re: I have to sell my Pagoda
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2015, 23:14:36 »
Thanks for the reply and the Hagerty link.
Actually, I've already checked the site. And yes, it's a solid investment for sure.
It's just that I have no idea as to whether the cars are actually selling for those prices. I guess I'll find out eh?! I want to be fair.
I'm really not a collector. One fun car at a time for me.
I love, and I've owned several 113's and may jump in again after traveling the U.S. and Europe for an undetermined amount of time!
Aah, the freedom!!
It's during this ownership that I discovered "The Pagoda Group", and it has been a fantastic experience.

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Re: I have to sell my Pagoda
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2015, 08:43:49 »
From the pictures it looks like a very original unmolested car...
A nice early 250, which many on this forum feel is the "best of the best"of Pagodas.
Is that the original firewall pad ? if so its lead a very sheltered life.
Michelin tyres shows you have cared enough to put the right tyres on it.
No cracks in the steering wheel.
No over rider bumpers to spoil the clean lines.
Looks beautifull and in a very nice colour combination.
Sure it needs the drivers seat sorting but it looks like a great great car.
Dave
« Last Edit: July 27, 2015, 09:55:49 by Dave H »
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Re: I have to sell my Pagoda
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2015, 00:47:59 »
Nice color combo! I sent you a PM