1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode Automatic for sale

At £174,950, about €204,689, it sits above the median of €175,440 for the 3 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode advertised in Europe in 2026. 67% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

The car is located in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

The German factory list price in January 1971 was DM 26,640, about €13,621 at the fixed euro conversion rate, excluding options. This car is advertised at £174,950, with no VAT basis stated by the seller, so no percentage comparison is given. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today.

20,117 km recorded, against a median of 20,117 km across the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode advertised in Europe in 2026. It sits on the median. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

a 1970 car in the United Kingdom at €175,440, and a 1970 car in Germany at €170,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Tom Hartley, a professional dealer in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

The car is at Swadlincote, United Kingdom, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.