Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: stickandrudderman on February 03, 2025, 10:34:45

Title: 280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt
Post by: stickandrudderman on February 03, 2025, 10:34:45

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1970-mercedes-benz-280-sl-pagoda-nABbm4 (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.

Title: Re: 280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt
Post by: BobH on February 03, 2025, 10:45:55

That's another car from Chelsea Cars

Title: Re: 280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt
Post by: Davek1 on February 03, 2025, 11:10:04

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.

Title: Re: 280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt
Post by: Paul99 on February 03, 2025, 14:56:36

did uk cars have front bumper overriders? 

Title: Re: 280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt
Post by: stickandrudderman on February 03, 2025, 18:34:01

Quote from: Paul99 on February 03, 2025, 14:56:36

did uk cars have front bumper overriders?

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

Title: Re: 280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt
Post by: stickandrudderman on February 03, 2025, 18:35:56

Quote from: Davek1 on February 03, 2025, 11:10:04

although nice  tool roll included.

But not an original one.

Title: Re: 280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt
Post by: zoegrlh on February 03, 2025, 22:19:34

What are the comments on this car??

Title: Re: 280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt
Post by: JamesL on February 04, 2025, 09:11:59

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

Title: Re: 280 on Car and Classic auction at the momemnt
Post by: Paul99 on February 04, 2025, 09:24:21

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!