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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 13, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$74,000Confirmed

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
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
11304412016065
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 161 comparable sales.

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
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL ProjectBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$41,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 29, 2026$96,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, July 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 1, 2026$92,280
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, June 6, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 6, 2026$86,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL RoadsterMecum, May 10, 2026MecumMay 10, 2026$47,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, May 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 7, 2026$72,500
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Feb. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 5, 2026$80,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Jan. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 24, 2026$270,000