Based on number made, there is no probable value in them. They do not have the cachet of a convertible, are more GT than babe mobile, and as you state, just not that in demand, so are being allowed to rust away. I would think that if it were a really rare model, such as the 5 liter 1979 450slc, it might fetch a good fee in twenty years. Or AMG.
Even the 107 drop top is over represented with the 280/380/420/500/560 and 18 years of production. I would expect a gray market euro to be more valuable than DOT models. For some reason there is a flood of 380sl on the local market. Did they really import that many more proportionally than the 450 or 560? I also am expecting that prices will be very attuned to geography. If you are in Georgia, the car must be made of platinum and valued at market rate for the metal. For some reason Georgia cars on fleabay are stupid prices. clay On Apr 9, 2012, at 9:34 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > Speaking of SLCs, will they ever be valuable? Certainly the supply is > shrinking radically due to rust and the indifference of the buying > public. Still, the time will come when a good example of this model > will fetch a pretty penny (although perhaps not in our lifetime). > > Anyone been checking prices lately for these cars? > > Andrew > Former owner, 1978 450 SL C, over-restored and eventually totaled. > > > On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 12:21 PM, OK Don <okd...@gmail.com> wrote: >> The on-line EPC is your friend --- >> >> All the suspension parts I dealt with on the SLC had 115 part numbers, but >> I didn't replace the subframe mounts. >> >> On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 11:07 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Q can tell you in the mornin' >>> >>> >>> Would these be the same thing as those used in the w116? Sure look the >>>> same. I know the 107 is a blend of 114 and 116 parts, but are the rubber >>>> bits completely different? Bound to be the same thing, just more special >>>> part number for when you do show car instead of road car. This matters >>>> not, as I just want it on the road, not looking for ribbons or medals. >>>> >>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-**to-1981-Rear-Subframe-Mount-** >>>> Bushing-Kit-Mercedes-220-230-**240-250-280-450-/370592510563?** >>>> hash=item564908f263&item=**370592510563&pt=Motors_Car_** >>>> Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=**mtr#ht_668wt_1165<http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-to-1981-Rear-Subframe-Mount-Bushing-Kit-Mercedes-220-230-240-250-280-450-/370592510563?hash=item564908f263&item=370592510563&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_668wt_1165> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> clay >>>> >>>> >>>> 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green >>>> 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran >>>> 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial >>>> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________**_________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>> To search list archives >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> >>>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________________**_________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives >>> http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> OK Don >> 2001 ML320 >> 1992 300D 2.5T >> 1990 300D 2.5T >> 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager >> _______________________________________ >> 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
