This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL certainly needs some work. It has sat in a garage since 1974, but for an enterprising individual, this might be an opportunity to score a rare classic.
What kind of condition is it in? According to the seller, “Yes, the sills have gone, but it’s solid d…
Can I be first?: "Why I remember when you used to be able to pick up those for a buck fifty and a pack of cigarettes!
First of all... this car is way out of my wheelhouse $ wise. It looks to be one of those rare models (esp) RHD that MUST be restored by the big guys. An amateur restore will only be good for someone who is doing it for themselves and have a moderate amount of cash. No one at the high end will want anything but perfection!! Is this a $150-200K restoration? I don't know the values for the restoration of these MB cars. Just curious!!
In reply to joeymec :
According to Hagerty, a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL in #4 condition is $68,300 - that's just a tick above of what Bonhams expects this to sell for on the high end.
#3 - $83,900.
#2 - $138,000.
#1 - $263,000.
Whether it's worth it all depends on how much you love the car and what kind of profit you're looking to make. In general, values for this car are down about 8% this year, but up over the course of the last three years about 20%, depending on condition.
Kreb (Forum Supporter) said:Can I be first?: "Why I remember when you used to be able to pick up those for a buck fifty and a pack of cigarettes!
I drove my "new" AMG to show my brother back in 2000 or so and the neighbor wandered over and asked if we would be interested in an old Mercedes he had. We walked across the street and he had a very nice 190sl that he wanted $8k for. I was not able; just finished fixing a 3000gt vr4 and had bought my 5.6SEL AMG and it was kind of an old guy car. Oh well, can't get them all.
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