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1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL Navigation
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.
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 | ![]() ![]() |
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 | ![]() ![]() |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL | 2022 Mecum : Chicago | $13,000 | |||
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL (Long wheelbase, 3.5 litre) | 10905612001764 | 2019 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 Saloon | 10901822001924 | 2013 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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