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The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was introduced in 1963 on the new W113 chassis as a replacement to the 300 SL and affordable 190 SL of the 1950s. It was designed by Paul Bracq, who penned tradition-breaking straight fender lines. The 2.3-liter engine was rather disappointing due to limited power, which was rectified when it was replaced in 1967 by the interim 2.5-liter 250 SL, and then in 1968 by the 280 SL with its more powerful 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder powerplant. Production of the 280 SL lasted three years before it was replaced with the R107-chassis 350 SL.
This fully restored 280 SL is backed by an original four-speed manual transmission. It has the U.S. headlights, bumper over-riders, and side markers and is finished in the color combination of metallic medium blue over Cognac leather interior with a dark brown soft top. It has a removable 'Pagoda' hardtop with a sliding sunroof, likely a period dealer-installed aftermarket accessory. There is a set of fitted luggage trimmed in matching Cognac, as well as a tool kit and spare tire.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2019
This fully restored 280 SL is backed by an original four-speed manual transmission. It has the U.S. headlights, bumper over-riders, and side markers and is finished in the color combination of metallic medium blue over Cognac leather interior with a dark brown soft top. It has a removable 'Pagoda' hardtop with a sliding sunroof, likely a period dealer-installed aftermarket accessory. There is a set of fitted luggage trimmed in matching Cognac, as well as a tool kit and spare tire.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2019
2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $168,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 11304412021982 Sold for USD$80,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible Chassis#: 11304412023667 Sold for USD$78,100 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SL Chassis#: 113.044.12.021510 Sold for USD$151,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |  |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible Chassis#: 11304412023199 Sold for USD$99,000 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Chassis#: 11304412019943 Sold for USD$82,500 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12.021109 Sold for USD$257,600 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Chassis#: 113.044.12.023783 Sold for USD$129,369 2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection | |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 11304410022431 Sold for USD$82,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 11304412019044 Sold for USD$59,400 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 11304412023069 Sold for USD$88,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Sold for USD$88,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Chassis#: 023473 Sold for USD$131,600 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SL Chassis#: 113.044.12.022023 Sold for USD$263,200 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12.023220 Sold for USD$324,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible Sold for USD$83,600 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Sold for USD$72,600 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SL Chassis#: 113.044.12.016377 Sold for USD$190,400 2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12022523 Sold for USD$97,900 2022 RM Sothebys : Open Roads | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Chassis#: 113.044.12.020055 Sold for USD$128,800 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Sold for USD$70,000 2021 GAA : February 2021 |
Mercedes-Benz 280 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 11304410020330 | 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $56,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop | 113044-22-014722 | 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $140,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $55,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $49,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $57,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 113.044.12.022185 | 2021 Gooding : Geared Online : Scottsdale Auction | $95,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes Benz 280 SL | 2020 GAA : July 2020 | $79,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda | 113.044.10.022431 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda | 11304412008214 | 2019 Bonhams : MPH September Auction | $42,000 | $48,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 11304412018945 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $72,500 | ||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 11304412019572 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $85,000 | ||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 11304412022152 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $80,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda | 11304412018773 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1971 MERCEDES 280 SL CVTBLE W/ HARD TOP | 2019 McCormick's # 66 | $100,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible | 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey | ||||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 2018 GAA : Spring Sale | $40,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes Benz 280SL Convertible | 2018 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL PAGODA TOP ROADSTER | 11304401019185 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Kansas City | $59,000 | |||
| 1971 MERCEDES 280 SL | 2017 McCormick's Auction # 63 | $60,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda | 11304422023387 | 2017 Historics at Brookland | $60,000 | $70,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California Coupe | 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | $90,000 | $120,000 | ||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 11304412021450 | 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | $125,000 | $160,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280sl Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $75,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 11304412022065 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $200,000 | ||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $63,000 | $75,000 | $90,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda | 11304412020026 | 2016 Motostalgia Auction Indianapolis Brickyard | $85,000 | $115,000 |
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