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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 4, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$59,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL Pagoda (W113)
Version
280 SL
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
11304410011297
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, 12% 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
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$83,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$78,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 17, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 17, 2026$133,000
Euro 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 9, 2026$110,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 16, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 16, 2026$155,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedPCARMARKET, Feb. 13, 2026PCARMARKETFeb. 13, 2026$85,250
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 8, 2025$126,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2025$49,777