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40-Years-Family-Owned 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 2, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$45,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL Pagoda (W113)
Version
280 SL
Chassis
11304412013435
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 161 comparable sales, 47% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$66,000 to $115,000
Median$85,000
Sales behind it161Likely

From 161 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (SL Pagoda (W113)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $66,000 and $115,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
28-Years-Owned 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 17, 2026$62,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL ProjectBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$41,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2026$115,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 29, 2026$96,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$70,000
30-Years-Owned 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 12, 2026$78,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2026$98,500
30-Years-Family-Owned 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 11, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 11, 2026$52,500