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1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Pagoda W113

Both tops, full restoration documented to the last bolt.

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VIN

11304412020891

Registered

WP 1972 SL

Mileage

122,405 km

Transmission

4-speed automatic

Custody

Franschhoek Estate

Acquired

2016

Market valuation

A private wealth view of one chassis

Run a staged appraisal, compare providers, and seal an evidence-backed record into the dossier.

Current estimate

ZAR 1,480,000verified

Last certified

ZAR 1,435,600

Mar 1, 2026 · Estate

Confidence

88%

Evidence-weighted

24m movement

+27.5%

vs same chassis

Value trajectory · 24 months

Quarterly auction & dealer data blended with internal model.

Valuation history

Certified record

Every appraisal is sealed with its evidence pack, provider quotes and reconciled value.

Date
Purpose
Condition
Providers
Reconciled
Pack
  • Mar 1, 2026
    Estate
    Excellent
    HagertyInvestecFinders
    ZAR 1,435,600
  • Jun 14, 2025
    Insurance
    Excellent
    HagertyFinders
    ZAR 1,272,800

Comparable sales

  • 1971 280SL Pagoda — RM Sotheby's

    Feb 8, 2025 · RM Sotheby's

    ZAR 2M

  • 1972 280SL — Gooding

    Aug 19, 2025 · Gooding & Co

    ZAR 1M

What moved the value

  • Recent auction trend at premium venues (+R 120k uplift).
  • Provenance verified: original tool kit & books (+confidence).
  • Dealer asking prices stable at top tier.
  • Currency softness moderates upside.