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The Mercedes-Benz W113 was designed by Paul Bracq and built from 1964 through 1971 as the 230 SL, 250 SL, and finally the 280 SL. Nicknamed the 'Pagoda,' nearly 49,000 examples were built.
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was built from the final year of model production. It was restored to its original colors of Signal Red (DB 568) over a black interior. In July 2011, it was acquired by Rion Stalwick of California, who went on to restore the SL, sourcing many parts directly from Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine, California. It was later sold through Mohr Imports of Monterey to an owner in New Jersey before being purchased by the current owner.
This Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is powered by a 2,778cc SOHC inline six-cylinder engine with Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection and delivering 180 horsepower at 5,750 RPM. There is a four-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, and an independent front suspension.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2023
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was built from the final year of model production. It was restored to its original colors of Signal Red (DB 568) over a black interior. In July 2011, it was acquired by Rion Stalwick of California, who went on to restore the SL, sourcing many parts directly from Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine, California. It was later sold through Mohr Imports of Monterey to an owner in New Jersey before being purchased by the current owner.
This Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is powered by a 2,778cc SOHC inline six-cylinder engine with Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection and delivering 180 horsepower at 5,750 RPM. There is a four-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, and an independent front suspension.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2023
2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $151,200
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 : 2023 Monterey | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Chassis#: 11304412019943 Sold for USD$82,500 2023 Mecum : 2023 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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