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Originally Posted by twinockchef
I believe the 300 SL market is what is drive all vintage Mercedes. Ten years ago a 300 SLs were going for about $500,000 and this price had been stable since the early 90s and in less than decade the price has almost triple. $1,500,000 is too much for almost everyone. So everyone started looking at other models. As we know 190 is the sister car to the 300. In 2005 I almost bought a 190 for $20,000. Now that same car is worth $60,000.
The 230, 250, and 280 SL prices have risen dramatically. The only thing that keeps these prices down is the that 50,000 were produced.
The 111 cabriolet prices are in the $200,000 range.
I believe what is pushing prices up is the legendary status and rarity of the 300 SL.
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That makes total sense: I always wondered why my 71 250 was so cheap... (its so stunning in paint code 903/904 with tan interior). In a way, it is a victim of it's own success (Many were made/sold; and soo realiable that probably a large percentage are still running around as daily drivers).
Who knows, maybe if only 10,000 of my 250 were produced, and the mechanics were a little more tempermental (ie, broke more often)...we would be debating about whether or not 1 mill is too much for my candy 6 cylinder!