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1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL Navigation
This car is a 1969 300 SEL, it was the brainchild of Dalmer-Benz gifted engineer, Rudolf Uhlenhaut. At it's introduction and road tests, two respected journalist acclaimed 'the best sedan in the world and the worlds best car'.
The formula for the design of this limited production 'Bankers Hotrod' was the merging of the world-leading 300 SEL Air Sprung Sedan with the engine of the Olympian 600 Grand Mercedes.
The formula for the design of this limited production 'Bankers Hotrod' was the merging of the world-leading 300 SEL Air Sprung Sedan with the engine of the Olympian 600 Grand Mercedes.
2025 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
Sale Price :
USD $52,640
2025 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction
Lot was not sold
2006 RM Auctions at Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000
Sale Price :
USD $16,500
1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL
(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan Chassis#: 10901812005324 Sold for USD$52,640 2025 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction |   |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan Chassis#: 10901812004779 Sold for USD$36,480 2025 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Chassis#: 10901812005351 Sold for USD$63,800 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Chassis#: 109.018.12.004819 Sold for USD$36,400 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Chassis#: 109.018.12.004804 Sold for USD$103,600 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan Chassis#: 109.018-12-005207 Sold for USD$38,500 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction |   |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 3.5 Chassis#: 10905622004554 Sold for USD$45,481 2018 Silverstone Auction : May Sale | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Chassis#: 109.018-12-005304 Sold for USD$88,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |  |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Sedan Chassis#: 10901812004825 Sold for USD$47,850 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Chassis#: 109018.12.004785 Sold for USD$49,500 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.5 Sedan Sold for USD$11,660 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Chassis#: 109.018-12-004898 Sold for USD$198,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan Sold for USD$44,550 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Chassis#: 10901812004411 Sold for USD$39,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Anaheim 2013 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Sold for USD$37,000 2013 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee, FL Auction | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan Chassis#: 10901822005649 Sold for USD$12,966 2010 Shannons Auctions - 2010 Shannons Sydney Autumn Auction | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Saloon Chassis#: 10901822006184 Sold for USD$3,454 2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum | |
| 1971 MERCEDES 3.5 CABRIOLET Chassis#: 111027112002641 Sold for USD$90,000 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - February 2009 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 6.3 300 SEL Chassis#: 109 018 120 05324 Sold for USD$16,500 2006 RM Auctions at Amelia Island | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Saloon Chassis#: 2200055RL Sold for USD$20,536 2004 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Cycles, Automobilia, Toys & Models |
Mercedes-Benz 300 SELs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan | 10901812005324 | 2025 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 | 109018-12-003023 | 2024 Bonhams : AMG Rediscovered | Online: Part 1 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL | 2015 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $25,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3/300 HP, Automatic | 2013 Mecum Auction Chicago | ||||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL | 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg | $20,000 | |||
| 1971 MERCEDES 300 SEL 6.3 | 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 18, 2007 | $15,000 | |||
| 1971 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SEL 6.3 | 10901812004755 | 2002 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction November 2002 | $5,000 | ||
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SEL FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2001 Kruse Auction Oklahoma City, OK | $8,500 |
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