Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: 66andBlue on July 12, 2014, 00:42:16

Title: Mercedes Museum & Bonham auction July 12!
Post by: 66andBlue on July 12, 2014, 00:42:16

Lots of very interesting cars including a number of Pagodas.
Should be interesting for gauging current market values.
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22177/?department=MOT-CAR&keep_login_open=1

Title: Re: Mercedes Museum & Bonham auction July 12!
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on July 12, 2014, 01:44:54

Nice cars indeed, thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Mercedes Museum & Bonham auction July 12!
Post by: stickandrudderman on July 12, 2014, 07:26:25

It reminds me of a story that made the news here in the UK about 20 years ago. A RHD 540k (one of only 6 made) was discovered rusting away in a barn by a car dealer. The car dealer bought it from the owner for 30 thousand pounds and promptly sold it to another dealer for 100,000. The 2nd dealer put it into auction and got 1.2 million for it!

Title: Re: Mercedes Museum & Bonham auction July 12!
Post by: reggie on July 12, 2014, 07:34:12

I believe it belonged to a butcher and was in the lock up garage next door, He then tried to sue saying the dealer had taken him for a ride,
No case to answer and it was thrown out of court, I bet that hurt  >:(

Title: Re: Mercedes Museum & Bonham auction July 12!
Post by: Cees Klumper on July 12, 2014, 22:04:32

Seller beware ...

Title: Re: Mercedes Museum & Bonham auction July 12!
Post by: 66andBlue on July 13, 2014, 17:13:08

Some Pagodas did not sell and it appears that prospective buyers did not like modifications.