Bid book open — 3 cars accepting written bids Minneapolis, Minnesota (612) 377-0155
Collectible Mercedes-Benz · Private bid sales since 1982
Bid book No. 412–418
Next conference call · 7 August 2026

The bid book · Lot 414

1969 280SL Pagoda

Papyrus white over cognac · both tops · automatic

Condition grade2

Condition report

Hardtop and soft top both present and correct to the car. Air conditioning fitted and working.

One family from 1974 until this year, serviced by the same shop throughout — receipts from 1981 onward are in the file.

Original bill of sale, both keys, and the owner’s manual.

Condition reports are written conservatively and describe the car as we find it. The value judgement remains yours.

Registration of interest

Apply to bid on the 1969 280SL Pagoda

We send the full file the same day — condition report, service history, photographs, and the written bid form.

  • No obligationApplying registers your interest. A bid only stands once you return the signed form.
  • Inspection welcomeCome and see it, or send your own mechanic. We help with travel.
Form BB-1 · Written bid application 07 AUG 2026
Enter your name.
Enter a valid email address.
We need a number for the final call.
Choose which car you are bidding on.
Indicative only. Nothing binds until the form is signed.
Used to verify bids before the call.

Your details go to John R. Olson, Inc. only. Never sold, never listed.

Also in the book

Other cars

See them all