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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Yem on June 02, 2015, 12:27:13

Title: Expensive RHD California Coupe
Post by: Yem on June 02, 2015, 12:27:13

Hi All,

Is this particular car expensive because it is a RHD, California Coupe, seemingly a final year production being 1971, plus having the added bonus of a sunroof with manual winding handle?   ::) ;D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-280-SL-Pagoda-Petrol-Silver-Manual-/331553740452?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d322496a4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-280-SL-Pagoda-Petrol-Silver-Manual-/331553740452?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d322496a4)

Title: Re: Expensive RHD California Coupe
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on June 02, 2015, 14:07:57

Hi Yem,

From what I've seen on prices in Europe and in general world wide I think the car is priced fairly. However, if I would be in the market for one I would consider two things:-

One ... Find someone in London to have a first hand look at the car and report back

Or

.... Consider a holiday trip and decide for myself.

We do have very knowlageble members on this site (also in London) that could be a purchasers eyes and ears.

Title: Re: Expensive RHD California Coupe
Post by: Yem on June 02, 2015, 19:20:09

Hi Rolf,

Fair comment and thanks for your view.  I am definitely not on the lookout for one, but it was just while browsing and upon a closer look that certain aspects of this car caught my attention, such as the unusual sunroof, which presumably is an aftermarket addition.

Yem

Title: Re: Expensive RHD California Coupe
Post by: drmb on June 02, 2015, 19:28:54

Looks like the same car ( NZ rego HU1 ) I did extensive work on including the sunroof 10 years ago,and was for sale in NZ in the past year for 38K british pounds.

Title: Re: Expensive RHD California Coupe
Post by: jameshoward on June 02, 2015, 20:28:19

The fact that HR Owen are selling it at that price says everything.

Title: Re: Expensive RHD California Coupe
Post by: Neil Thompson on June 02, 2015, 20:29:37

I'd say it's expensive due to the fact that it's for sale in one of the most expensive exclusive car showrooms on the planet, even if there is no soft top

Neil

Title: Re: Expensive RHD California Coupe
Post by: JamesL on June 03, 2015, 07:31:28

I whizzed past this while on my Vespa yesterday
Chances are it's one of the most expensive car showrooms on the planet, being in Mayfair/on Park Lane
Oh, and it's a Brabus
http://www.bobforstner.co.uk/product/1969-mercedes-benz-280sl-pagoda-restored-by-brabus-classic-4/

Title: Re: Expensive RHD California Coupe
Post by: Neil Thompson on June 03, 2015, 11:13:00

there's also a blue one with a soft top on their website James, I wonder how much that one is?

Neil