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1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 11, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$6,200Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz Stroke Eight (W114 and W115)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
12305312005395
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

Below the middle half of 13 comparable sales, 48% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$9,200 to $18,250
Median$11,280
Sales behind it13Likely

From 13 sales of the Mercedes-Benz Stroke Eight (W114 and W115) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,200 and $18,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$9,200
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$18,250
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$12,000
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, June 24, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2025$16,000
1979 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$6,600
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280CBring a Trailer, Nov. 30, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 30, 2024$8,500
1975 Mercedes-Benz 280CBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$10,000
1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, July 16, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 16, 2026$8,700