Prices of a Meredes 280 SL Pagoda in 1969
As a reference guide, here are the official Pagoda prices of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda W113 as quoted back in 1969. As you can see, the equivalent cost was a considerable chunk of cash, but this was the era of post-war revival and the American Dream was beginning to show its hand for many State-side. As for Europe, things weren’t as prosperous but there were still set individuals and families with the wealth to look a Pagoda price tag in the eye and say, that’s not bad…
1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SL Automatic Coupe Convertible (with Power Steering)
Price Then £4,415.00 / Equivalent Pagoda Price Now £82,757**
| 1969 280SL | Basic Price | Purchase Tax | Total | 2020 Equivalent | With Auto Box | With Power Steering | With Both | 2020 Equivalent | |
| Roadster | £3,256.00 | £997.00 | £4,253.00 | £74,427.50 | £4,463.00 | £4,357.00 | £4,567.00 | £79,922.50 | |
| Coupe | £3,332.00 | £1,020.00 | £4,352.00 | £76,160.00 | £4,562.00 | £4,456.00 | £4,666.00 | £81,655.00 | |
| Coupe 2/2 | £3,359.00 | £1,028.00 | £4,387.00 | £76,772.50 | £4,597.00 | £4,491.00 | £4,701.00 | £82,267.50 | |
| Coupe / Convertible | £3,380.00 | £1,035.00 | £4,415.00 | £77,262.50 | £4,625.00 | £4,519.00 | £4,729.00 | £82,757.50 | |
| Options | |||||||||
| Automatic | £161.00 | £49.00 | £210.00 | £3,675.00 | |||||
| Power Steering | £80.00 | £24.00 | £104.00 | £1,820.00 |
*As per 1969 Dealer Price Guide **Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator
**Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator
Finding your Pagoda at the right Price
Thanks to careful curation, we have our best ever selection of SLs in the showroom at the moment. There is a vast choice of colours, trims, engines and specifications, as well as price points, from across the Mercedes-Benz SL back catalogue. Bruce is available to discuss any of these amazing motor cars and is more than happy to host our car consultancy over the phone, using FaceTime or other digital formats. SLSHOP are offering all buyers free secure storage until we’re able to hand you over the keys for that, oh so, important first drive.
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Prices of a Meredes 280 SL Pagoda in 1969
As a reference guide, here are the official Pagoda prices of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda W113 as quoted back in 1969. As you can see, the equivalent cost was a considerable chunk of cash, but this was the era of post-war revival and the American Dream was beginning to show its hand for many State-side. As for Europe, things weren’t as prosperous but there were still set individuals and families with the wealth to look a Pagoda price tag in the eye and say, that’s not bad…
1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SL Automatic Coupe Convertible (with Power Steering)
Price Then £4,415.00 / Equivalent Pagoda Price Now £82,757**
| 1969 280SL | Basic Price | Purchase Tax | Total | 2020 Equivalent | With Auto Box | With Power Steering | With Both | 2020 Equivalent | |
| Roadster | £3,256.00 | £997.00 | £4,253.00 | £74,427.50 | £4,463.00 | £4,357.00 | £4,567.00 | £79,922.50 | |
| Coupe | £3,332.00 | £1,020.00 | £4,352.00 | £76,160.00 | £4,562.00 | £4,456.00 | £4,666.00 | £81,655.00 | |
| Coupe 2/2 | £3,359.00 | £1,028.00 | £4,387.00 | £76,772.50 | £4,597.00 | £4,491.00 | £4,701.00 | £82,267.50 | |
| Coupe / Convertible | £3,380.00 | £1,035.00 | £4,415.00 | £77,262.50 | £4,625.00 | £4,519.00 | £4,729.00 | £82,757.50 | |
| Options | |||||||||
| Automatic | £161.00 | £49.00 | £210.00 | £3,675.00 | |||||
| Power Steering | £80.00 | £24.00 | £104.00 | £1,820.00 |
*As per 1969 Dealer Price Guide **Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator
**Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator
Finding your Pagoda at the right Price
Thanks to careful curation, we have our best ever selection of SLs in the showroom at the moment. There is a vast choice of colours, trims, engines and specifications, as well as price points, from across the Mercedes-Benz SL back catalogue. Bruce is available to discuss any of these amazing motor cars and is more than happy to host our car consultancy over the phone, using FaceTime or other digital formats. SLSHOP are offering all buyers free secure storage until we’re able to hand you over the keys for that, oh so, important first drive.
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