Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: doitwright on October 09, 2023, 03:22:25

Title: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: doitwright on October 09, 2023, 03:22:25
Mechatronik will restomod any Mercedes. This one just sold. Modern Mercedes tech in a vintage car.

Who says the 230 does not have the value of the later versions?

https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/28312/lot/116/1967-mercedes-benz-pagoda-m-sl-500-by-mechatronik-chassis-no-113042-10-019048/
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: Cees Klumper on October 09, 2023, 04:26:11
According to the listing, Mechatronik lists these for €550,000 (or $580K at today's exchange rate) so it failed to reach that. Good thing too, as, with any new car, it will depreciate a significant % in year 1, assuming the buyer will actually drive it.
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: Taleb on October 09, 2023, 07:24:13
This car was  in 2017 technoclassic show 250.000€ today 500.000 next 5 years  difinitly 1 million  and this is my video
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/28312/lot/116/1967-mercedes-benz-pagoda-m-sl-500-by-mechatronik-chassis-no-113042-10-019048/

Enjoy
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: Taleb on October 09, 2023, 08:13:06
https://share.icloud.com/photos/05c44vk5-EZsnCT9-i4RiPHtw
Title: 1 million
Post by: Taleb on October 09, 2023, 08:19:18
Hi ,

Check the attachments, this car was 250.000 $ in 2017 today 500.000$ next 5 years 1 million..

This is my video during technoclassic show

Good luck for the buyer
Title: Re: 1 million
Post by: AdelaidePagoda on October 09, 2023, 09:28:01
I am sure this will appeal to some fringe Pagoda admirers and that helps to float all boats as ultimately we all want more people to be interested and admire W113’s.
The purist will of course be happy with the old original car, in various states, from project to concourse and everything in between. That is the beauty of this car as being 60 years old from first release, there are plenty of variations and that diversity allows for freedom of expression.
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: johnk on October 09, 2023, 11:16:19
Looks lol they figured out how to get the AC in the dash
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: lreppond on October 09, 2023, 16:23:45
Any idea where the spare is?
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: rwmastel on October 09, 2023, 16:32:57
I got the chance to drive a mechatronic some 15 years ago.  I think that one was a V6??  Anyway, it was an amazing car, felt just like a new car (of course, it had a modern suspension!).  But, I have an old car because that's what I want, an old car.  These resto-mods are not for me, even when done to such a high standard.  I want the old car experience.
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: RAY on October 09, 2023, 17:12:53
Now says it sold in the Zoute Auction for 506,000 Euro's !!!
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: zak on October 10, 2023, 20:00:45
I would love to drive one.
The work is a very high standard.
Not for me , but I think it is pretty cool for someone with no mechanical interests and some bucks. Just turn the key and drive...
It would be interesting to see whet these are worth in 10 years.
Like the old Italian saying... sausage his own !

jz

 
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: john.mancini on October 10, 2023, 21:00:44
There are many builders out there who take collector cars/trucks and modify and modernize them. Just about every marque has a company out there that will turn that particular vehicle into a modern marvel...............at quite the price. I bought a new Ford Bronco last year and turned it into a retro "Heritage" model. My neighbor bought a remanufactured 60's Bronco for close to $300K.  Five times what I paid for mine. At a car show last year I talked to someone who owned a Singer Porsche. That car cost over $500K. To me, it's crazy money. I'd rather have an original and spend the saved money on something more practical..............like more cars ;D ;D.
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: Cees Klumper on October 10, 2023, 23:32:17
$2,300 Bronco. 1/25 of what you paid for yours, 130th of what he paid for his. What does it all mean?  :D
Title: Re: $500K+ for 230SL Restomod
Post by: john.mancini on October 11, 2023, 02:02:27
It means that you are much smarter than us ;D ;D Cees!! Love your Bronco!