Author Topic: Any help selling a ‘71 280sl  (Read 1020 times)

JCP1971

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Any help selling a ‘71 280sl
« on: April 09, 2025, 23:09:15 »
Greetings! I have a 1971 280sl- silver with black interior. Had interior restoration done by Tony Labella about 25 years ago. We have enjoyed driving it for 25 years but it is time to pass her along. Any advice regarding selling would be much appreciated. I have had a couple offers from dealers but they seem like low ball offers IMO. Apologies if this is not the right forum for this question. Thanks!

lowpad

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Re: Any help selling a ‘71 280sl
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2025, 03:31:50 »
Bring A Trailer is one option, though I'm sure fellow members will give you mixed feedback. I sold my BMW CS with 1600 Veloce (North Salem, NY) in 2022 and was very satisfied with the result. They handled all prep work (detailing, photography, driving videos) and did an excellent job marketing the car online as well as at local car events. They capably took care of all of the Q&A, often populated by all-knowing (but not bidding) pundits. The commission was reasonable for the prep effort. Having a high-volume BaT dealer like 1600 Veloce handle the sale usually gets the listing online quicker, but I have heard others who have listed cars on their own report that the turnaround time from initial contact to online listing can be quite quick. Keys to BaT success are anticipating typical W113 questions (ie, fender notches, fender spot welds, maintenance records) along with detailed photography and videos -- reviewing a few listings will tell you what you have to expect in terms of questions.

There are other options (ie, traditional auctions, Hemmings, MB Market etc), but no one else comes remotely close to BaT's scale and reach.
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JCP1971

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Re: Any help selling a ‘71 280sl
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2025, 18:46:15 »
Thank you! I was on the BaT site and was immediately intimidated :-)  but going with a BaT dealer is an interesting option. Appreciate the feedback! 

Cees Klumper

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Re: Any help selling a ‘71 280sl
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2025, 19:39:50 »
I literally just approved the BAT listing for my 1972 Lancia Fulvia, going live soon. Sold two cars on BAT before and was very happy with the process and results.
Cees Klumper
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dirkbalter

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Re: Any help selling a ‘71 280sl
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2025, 20:12:57 »
You can also list your car in the for sale section here. You will have to post a price though. Most members have their cars already but I have seen guys looking for one as well.
Dirk
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