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1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL Sedan

  • Chassis Number: WDB10901812003870
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This Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 was delivered on January 8th of 1970, finished in the livery of Tunis Beige Metallic over tan leather, to its first owner, a casino mogul in Las Vegas. It is believed the car remained in the dry Nevada desert for more than three decades. It was later acquired by a collector on the East Coast, who had it regularly inspected and serviced. In 2003 it was registered with 22,000 miles. It spent some time in Germany before entering its current ownership in 2014. It has recently received new paint and minor selective interior work.

This car is powered by a 6,332cc single overhead cam V-8 engine fitted with a Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection system offering 247 horsepower. There is a four-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes.

2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $120,000 
Sale Price :
USD $72,800

1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL

(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Chassis#: 109.018.12.003581
Sold for USD$33,421
  2025 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Chassis#: 109.018.12.002547
Sold for USD$78,400
  2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey
 
1970 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SEL CUSTOM SEDAN
Chassis#: 10901812003179
Sold for USD$31,900
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Sedan
Chassis#: 109018.12.005239
Sold for USD$103,600
  2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan
Sold for USD$66,000
  2021 Mecum : Glendale
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Chassis#: 109.018.12.003870
Sold for USD$77,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Saloon
Chassis#: 109.018.12.003979
Sold for USD$45,974
  2019 RM Sothebys : Essen
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Chassis#: WDB10901812003870
Sold for USD$72,800
  2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Chassis#: 109.018-12-003662
Sold for USD$60,480
  2018 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Chassis#: 09.018.12003231
Sold for USD$77,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Sedan
Sold for USD$41,800
  2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL Saloon (6.3 litre)
Chassis#: 10901812003690
Sold for USD$19,298
  2016 Historics at Brookland
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Sold for USD$47,936
  2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 3.5
Chassis#: 109.056.12.000816
Sold for USD$28,515
  2016 RM Sotheby's : London Sale
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan
Sold for USD$41,800
  2015 Auctions America - California
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan
Sold for USD$34,650
  2015 Auctions America - California
 
1970 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Sold for USD$25,200
  2015 Anglia Auction
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Saloon
Chassis#: 109.108.12003979
Sold for USD$59,861
  2013 RM Auction - London
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 l
Sold for USD$38,928
  2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile
 
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 4 Door
Sold for USD$20,500
  2011 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee, FL Auction
 

Mercedes-Benz 300 SELs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 2022 Mecum : Chicago$13,000  
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL (Long wheelbase, 3.5 litre)109056120017642019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum $19,000$27,000
1970 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SEL 2015 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl$32,500  
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee$27,000  
1970 MERCEDES 300 SEL 6.3 LITER 2013 McCormick's Palm Springs # 55$11,750  
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sports Saloon109018220019242013 Bonhams The Banbury Run Sale $8,000$10,000
1970 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SEL 6.3 FOUR DOOR 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$4,400  

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