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The 230 SL was introduced at the 1963 Geneva Auto Show and was based on the 220 SE sedan. In 1966 the larger 2.5 liter engine was inserted into the engine and the 250 SL was born. In 1968 the engine was enlarged creating the 280 SL which stayed in production until 1971. Its replacement was the 350 SL which moved slightly away from sporty and elegant to big and luxurious.
There were 23,885 examples of the 2.8 liter engine produced. It was slow to gain popularity due to its small size and an un-appreciation for its appearance.
The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster with a white exterior and black and white interior was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group on Hilton Head Island. It was expected to sell between $25,000-$35,000. At the conclusion of the auction, the car had been sold for $18,700.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
There were 23,885 examples of the 2.8 liter engine produced. It was slow to gain popularity due to its small size and an un-appreciation for its appearance.
The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster with a white exterior and black and white interior was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group on Hilton Head Island. It was expected to sell between $25,000-$35,000. At the conclusion of the auction, the car had been sold for $18,700.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
2006 Worldwide Group Auction at Hilton Head Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $25,000-USD $35,000
Sale Price :
USD $18,700
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
(Data based on Model Year 1968 sales)
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL avec Hard-top Chassis#: 113044-10-000007 Sold for USD$120,848 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Chassis#: 113.044 10 006901 Sold for USD$109,726 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.10.000679 Sold for USD$140,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Sold for USD$62,700 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Chassis#: 113.044.10-003720 Sold for USD$67,200 2022 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Chassis#: 113.044-12-004151 Sold for USD$117,600 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL avec Hard-top Chassis#: 113 044 10 004267 Sold for USD$85,574 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12.000200 Sold for USD$335,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Sold for USD$60,500 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Sold for USD$77,000 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 11304412003149 Sold for USD$102,697 2021 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Hardtop Chassis#: 113 044 10 004262 Sold for USD$171,241 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda with Hardtop Chassis#: 113.044.1000 6006 Sold for USD$114,295 2019 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda Chassis#: 11304412000595 Sold for USD$70,415 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Motor Museum | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda Chassis#: 11304422005784 Sold for USD$122,513 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12.002740 Sold for USD$168,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Chassis#: 113.044-12-001588 Sold for USD$75,040 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Chassis#: WDB11304422005451 Sold for USD$117,187 2018 H & H Auction - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Four-Speed Chassis#: 10002224 Sold for USD$57,000 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Sold for USD$68,000 2018 GAA : July 2018 |
Mercedes-Benz 280 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 11304412002967 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $95,000 | $125,000 | $175,000 |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 11304410002694 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $65,000 | ||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop | 113044-22-001502 | 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $80,000 | $120,000 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Factory Hardtop | 11304412001789 | 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Mechatronik | 2019 Silverstone Riyadh Car Show | ||||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Chicago | $35,000 | |||
1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL MANUAL | 11304420004244 | 2019 The Roy Savage Collection of Classic Cars | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL | 2019 Coys Interclassics Maastricht | $90,000 | $110,000 | ||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster | 11304412006707 | 2018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum | $98,000 | $107,000 | |
1968 Mercedes Benz 280SL Pagoda | 11304412006028 | 2018 Coys : Legende et Passion Monaco 2018 | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda | 11304410000639 | 2018 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 113044-10-002826 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL | 13098312028787 | 2017 Coys Autosport 2017 | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 13098312028787 | 2016 Coys at Alexandra Palace | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 2016 GAA : October | $75,000 | |||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 2016 GAA : October | $65,000 | |||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $52,000 | $60,000 | $70,000 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California Coupé | 11304410004019 | 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SL ROADSTER | 11304412002068 | 2016 Coys Techno Classica | $37,000 | $45,000 | |
1968 Mercedes Benz 280 SL | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
1968 MERCEDES 280 SL | 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | $95,000 | |||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 2015 Auctions America : Hilton Head | $57,000 | |||
1968 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda | 11304410002435 | 2015 Barons Auction : British Heritage Classic and Collectors | $39,000 | $45,000 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $47,500 | |||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 113044120011990 | 2015 Silverstone Auction Classic Sale | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster | 2014 Auctions America BidAnywhere | $52,000 | |||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | HJ04412006104 | 2014 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum | |||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 2014 Mecum : Seattle | ||||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | $48,000 | |||
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | 11304422004721 | 2011 Bonhams The December Sale | $35,000 | $40,000 |
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