Benchmark Pricing for Mercedes Classic restored 1971 280SL

[Swissomatic]

This may be the highest auction price paid for a Pagoda. Not sure if this includes buyers premium which could be another 10%. Beautiful car, color combination and rebuild.
 
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo22/monterey/lots/r0019-1971-mercedes-benz-280-sl-pagoda/1240384

[Jonny B]

Interesting color combination, and it does not match the data card.

[Vander]

That is inclusive of buyer's premium.

Here is one last year that sold for $335k
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo21/monterey/lots/r0120-1968-mercedes-benz-280-sl-pagoda/1129312

[Sead]

Check put my high end resto. Back to factory spec in every detail. Small details still need to be done though

https://www.pagodentreff.de/diskussionsforum/threads/neues-mitglied.14590/

Will beat most of restored cars in world...

[Swissomatic]

Another interesting result from same auction. Also associated with Mercedes Classic Centre.
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo22/monterey/lots/r0017-1966-mercedes-benz-230-sl-pagoda/1240380

[louie2]

Notice trunk. Spare tire I think s/b be upright in 230 SL

[mbpaul]

Early 230SLs had upright tire.  A 1966 230Sl had the tire as shown in the photos.

[Garry]

I always thought the 230’s, 250’s and 280sl’s prices would level up over the longer period just like the 300sl’ have done and thus making the 230sl a better investment for the long haul. That sort of pricing does not surprise me.

[Shvegel]

At least 6 things wrong under the hood. Maybe more.

[john.mancini]

I just sold a very original, documented 47K mile, pristine 69 280SL to a great guy and a new Pagoda SL Group member. I'd take my 280SL over that one that sold for $324K any day of the week. Prices are crazy. Not just with W113's. Have you seen Porsche prices lately? My neighbor just bought a re-manufactured 1966 Ford Bronco for $279,000.00. There's a classic Bronco Company that remanufactures Broncos the way that Hemmels remanufactures classic MB's. YIKES!

[stratamarr]

John- can I ask what you got for your very original '69? I have (what I think) is a very original '69 in rough shape. Double the number of miles though.

[john.mancini]

Out of fairness to the buyer, who has joined this great club, I would rather keep it private. I'm sure that you understand. Thanks.

[kiloMikl]

The old Mercedes look much better than their competitors from BMW and Audi.

[RobSirg]

I know of a fully restored, award-winning 280SL (not mine) that recently sold for AU$550K

[getsmart]

I know of a fully restored, award-winning 280SL (not mine) that recently sold for AU$550K

 

makes me wonder what mine would be worth (with its semi-official provenance) .... when completed!

[Sead]

makes me wonder what mine would be worth (with its semi-official provenance) .... when completed!

I am asking 220.000 eur/usd for my 230...

[john.mancini]

Need to send a "Thank You" to Mr. Biden