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MikeSimon

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Crazy Market
« on: October 17, 2022, 15:32:56 »
I know, many - including myself - have no idea what's going on with BaT. Bids resulting in outrageous transaction prices. Here is another example.
I had the first version 2.3L as a company car in 1986. Wonder what the reason for this price is??

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-mercedes-benz-190e-2-5-16-evolution-ii-2/
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
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Re: Crazy Market
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2022, 16:14:42 »
It seems to tick off all of the right boxes for a collector car. Why ask why?
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
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1961  190SL
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Re: Crazy Market
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2022, 17:18:29 »
Looks pretty dramatic. I would never buy one but there's plenty of people apparently who will.
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1968 Ford Mustang 302 V8
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 1600
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Re: Crazy Market
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2022, 17:39:00 »
I saw one at the Toronto auction once but I think it was the regular 2.5 and not this model. With only 500 produced, high performance, recognized brand name, and mostly used for club racing, what's not to like?
Too bad it was made in sedan only. A coupe would have been a much nicer look.
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

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Re: Crazy Market
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2022, 19:51:56 »
I don't say it isn't a nice car, but.....$145,000.-??? It will take you 10 years, at least, to bring this into a "collector" car status which may justify the money. And then...in 10 years, the market for ICE cars will be significantly smaller.
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
3rd owner

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Re: Crazy Market
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2022, 20:09:26 »
But not on this car; it was close to 70,000 DM in 1990.  Anything this exclusive is not affected by normal trends or markets. Some things that are rare are not always valuable - this one is.
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

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Re: Crazy Market
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2022, 04:02:53 »
Yes, the "Evo" cars were not you normal 201 body. While not in the same league as the "Hammer" cars, these are highly sought models.
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