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The new Mercedes-Benz 230SL two-seater was introduced in 1963 and was a large improvement over the previous 190SL. The 190's four-cylinder engine was replaced by a six-cylinder powerplant rated at 150 horsepower. It was gradually increased in size to the most desirable 180 horsepower, 2.8-liter engine, as found in 1968's Mercedes-Benz 280SL. The 190 bodywork was replaced by Paul Bracque's crisp, angular design, and its detachable, concave hardtop roof earned it the nickname 'Pagoda Top.'
During the eight years of production, Mercedes-Benz built 49,812 230/250/280SL examples. The 280SL was the most popular model, with 23,885 examples produced.
This example has been given a frame-up restoration totaling nearly $55,000. It is finished in white with a matching hardtop and dark blue soft-top and interior. It has its original California black plates, and includes the books, tools, and jack. It has its original Becker radio, along with its original seatbelts, though upgraded belts have been fitted. Since the restoration was completed, the car has traveled about 2,000 miles.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. The lot was sold for $93,500, including the buyer's commission.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
During the eight years of production, Mercedes-Benz built 49,812 230/250/280SL examples. The 280SL was the most popular model, with 23,885 examples produced.
This example has been given a frame-up restoration totaling nearly $55,000. It is finished in white with a matching hardtop and dark blue soft-top and interior. It has its original California black plates, and includes the books, tools, and jack. It has its original Becker radio, along with its original seatbelts, though upgraded belts have been fitted. Since the restoration was completed, the car has traveled about 2,000 miles.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. The lot was sold for $93,500, including the buyer's commission.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
2013 RM Auctions - Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $110,000
Sale Price :
USD $93,500
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
(Data based on Model Year 1969 sales)
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible Chassis#: 11304412009769 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12.008594 Sold for USD$92,400 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center |   |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12.009120 Sold for USD$190,400 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
| 1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 11304412004074 Sold for USD$154,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Chassis#: 113.044-12-003977 Sold for USD$95,200 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Chassis#: 113044.12.0122656 Sold for USD$106,400 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12.004171 Sold for USD$187,600 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
| 1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 11304412009259 Sold for USD$132,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible Sold for USD$93,500 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Chassis#: 11304412004171 Sold for USD$209,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: WDB113.044-12-016068 Sold for USD$89,934 2022 Bonhams : The Gstaad Sale | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Automatique Chassis#: 11304412010561 Sold for USD$111,904 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Sold for USD$95,700 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Chassis#: 111304410009469 Sold for USD$71,680 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours |   |
| 1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL Chassis#: 113044.12.009120 Sold for USD$190,400 2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible Sold for USD$77,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL (W113) Chassis#: 11304422010808 Sold for USD$172,065 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' 'Four-Speed' Chassis#: 113.044.10.009161 Sold for USD$67,100 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible Sold for USD$90,200 2020 Mecum : Indy Fall Special | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.10.008316 Sold for USD$112,000 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection |
Mercedes-Benz 280 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Design by Paul Bracq | 113044.12.012219 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $120,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda | 11304422006986 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum | $95,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 11304412008006 | 2019 Dan Kruse Classics : Permian Basin | $50,000 | ||
| 1969 MERCEDES 280 SL CPE | 2018 McCormick's # 65 | $62,500 | |||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda | ZFFHD08C000038543 | 2018 Silverstone Auctions : NEC Classic Motor Show | |||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda with Hardtop | 113 044 10 011364 | 2018 Bonhams : Zoute Sale | $160,000 | $210,000 | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Four-Speed | 11304410003897 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 11304412008712 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $70,000 | $85,000 | $110,000 |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 2018 Mecum : Denver | ||||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 113.044-12-005925 | 2018 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $80,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop | 113044-12-008268 | 2018 Bonhams : The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | $80,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL ROADSTER | 11304410006008 | 2018 Premier Auction Group | $55,000 | ||
| 1969 MERCEDES 280SL | 2018 McCormick's Auction # 64 | $70,000 | |||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 1130442005171 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $55,000 | ||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop | 113044 10 012441 | 2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $85,000 | $115,000 | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible | 11304422006583 | 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda | 113044-22-008663 | 2017 Silverstone Classic | |||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $65,000 | $85,000 | ||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Kansas City | $65,000 | |||
| 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $100,000 | $125,000 | ||
| 1969 MERCEDES 280 SL | 11304412010836 | 2017 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | $60,000 | ||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible | 113044-12-013407 | 2017 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $75,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL | 2016 Leake Dallas Market Hall | $49,000 | |||
| 1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL | 2016 Leake Dallas Market Hall | $55,000 | |||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 11304412007134 | 2016 Coys at Alexandra Palace | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 11304412006465 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $70,000 | ||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 11304410007036 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 11304412007134 | 2016 Coys : Mondial De L'Automobile Paris | |||
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 2016 Mecum Portland |
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