1970 280SL Value / 4 Speed

[Benz280]

Looking to dig deep into all 113 280SL masters for a $$ valuation .
its a 1970 / 4 Speed
39,400 Miles ( very little documentation but very clean, original carpets, drivers side excellent with OE 113 serial numbers )
MB Tex excellent condition - seats a bit low ( Due to age )
No trunk rust - Original Phoenix spare ( Never On Car, all stripes etc. )
The issue - It was painted once, lousy job ( Back when Earl Scheib painting was considered good ) - cracking paint.
No A/C
Good chrome - not perfect
Needs simple stuff , shiftier bushings, exhaust, tires
all welds, dimple intact
Car drives great.

Thoughts from the 113 audience appreciated.

[JamesL]

Are you the buyer or the seller?

[Rolf-Dieter ✝︎]

I recommend you check on Hagerty using there value tools. Based on what you saw and inspected and what needs to be done, you should be able to judge the car as a no 2, 3 or 4 etc. From what you described (paint etc.). I think it might be  no. 4

Good Luck

Dieter

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[Garry]

I always say that if the vehicle does not have very very clear documentation proving the milage then dont judge it as original milage for a start.


 Having said that, I am with Dieter, the Hagerty valuations are a good guide and it is most likely a No. 4 car if the paint is not good. A really good paint job  alone can cost tens of thousands and just getting it apart to paint properly and then back together after can add another ten thousand or more dollars.

[Benz280]

Thanks everyone,
In fact its mine already, all things considered ( many originally hoses, areas that would show wear are consistent with a 34,000 mile car ) and no rust, Id say a #3 with paint #2 

[wayne R]

Benz 280, Great  you are now a pagoda owner, hope you  have alot of
enjoyment with your new  classic.in want ever you do to it in your way,

Remember stock is always the way to go with it ,if you want to hold its value,
and you will always get help here from   us members.
Dose not matter if it is no 1,2,3,4,or 5,you have one.That is rare enough.

But sending us a few photos would help alot,----a picture is worth a thousand words.
regards.---Wayne.

[teahead]

Hard to say w/o pictures.

If absolutely NO RUST, interior good (no rips, cracks) and engine compartment is somewhat clean, I'd say anywhere between $45-52k.

ALso assuming top is good.

[MikeSimon]

Rob: Are you trying to buy it and "lowballing" him???