280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt

[stickandrudderman]

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1970-mercedes-benz-280-sl-pagoda-nABbm4
I have no relationship with this advert.
It's a nice looking car but for the purists there's a lot to comment on.
The reason I find it interesting is the value it's achieving which in today's market is higher than I might expect.
One can only put it down to colour.

[BobH]

That's another car from Chelsea Cars

[Davek1]

I have been watching this as well, seems a lot  money and still going up. Looks like the boot may also need some work in the near future, although nice  tool roll included. I have a midnight blue r107 and it is a really nice colour, probably the best r107 colour there is out there.

[Paul99]

did uk cars have front bumper overriders? 

[stickandrudderman]

did uk cars have front bumper overriders?

Nope!
As I said, there's a lot to comment on on this car.

[stickandrudderman]

although nice  tool roll included.

But not an original one.

[zoegrlh]

What are the comments on this car??

[JamesL]

I wonder if it went to Bilbao just for shheet metal repairs (SLS invoice?)

[Paul99]

Wow. £125k sold.

Thats a lot considering the market in the UK.  Nice car but wouldn't say the best for £125k. Still perhaps they liked the colour!