We had an '73 Euro 450SL. Drove/rode like a dream, poured some $$ into it to make it even better. When we had to sell, we lost money. Needed $$ fast, so couldn't wait for the right buyer.
But a w123 ANYTHING will NEVER be WORTH more than a w107. There are millions of 123s all over the world, in every combination imaginable to man, and most never seen here in the States. Your local seller is dreaming......or just doesn't want to sell it. You could buy a '90s Rolls sedan for around $10k if you know where to look. Why spend almost 5x that much on something you'd be afraid to drive, due to the cost? Muscle-cars are a whole other ballgame entirely. That type of buyer will always have more $$ than sense. I'd take an 87 560SL for $7800 any day of the week, and just put the top down & enjoy it. I'm not one who cares about resale value, on something I own, nor buy a particular vehicle just to be able to sell it later for more than I paid. Not who I am. On Oct 22, 2010, at 11:18 AM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: > I was watching a Mecum Auto Auction (I think it was from 2009) in which a > rust-free 1987 560SL went on the block. The mileage wasn't specified, but > to all appearances there were no issues either cosmetically or > mechanically. It was white with a blue leather interior. The hammer came > down at $7800!! In contrast, a variety of US muscle cars from the 80s, > including Firebirds and Corvettes, sold for considerably more. This > confirms my opinion that the design of the W107 lacks aesthetic appeal. In > contrast, a restored white/red W113 280SL is being offered locally at $45K. > I have a hard time believing that a pristine late W107 will ever be worth > anywhere near this amount. > > So here is the diesel content: By what year will a W123 300TD be worth MORE > than a 1987 or later W107 560SL? Or will this ever happen? _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
