Among the cars to hit the auctioneer’s block is the the Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet, a model that is attracting significant interest throughout Europe, Asia and Australasia. Having sold a right-hand drive model during September’s sale for £80,000, Historics anticipates that this 1970 concours condition left hand drive example will stir significant interest, at a valuation in the region of £80,000.
Another model to feature strongly in 2010 was the 190SL, of which the the auctioneer has four on offer, including a debut sale of a 1960 silver SL for £20,000 over the estimate at £67,050. The sale also has a 1961 model featured, with white coachwork and contrasting red leather interior. It is expected to cost interested buyers upwards of £40,000.
A second ‘AMG’ to feature at the forthcoming sale, and the fifth generation of the legendary SL series, is a 2003 SL55 AMG, also known as the R230. The £90,000 sportscar is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 and offers a two-door convertible configuration and features black coachwork, grey Nappa leather interior.
Among the more modern cars is a highly-desirable left hand drive SLS, which is expected to be worth around £165,000 – £180,000. It has only completed around 2,700 miles and comes complete with every imaginable driver aid and accessory. The spiritual successor of the 300SL Gullwing, the 2010 SLS AMG boasts a 6.3-liter V8 engine, punching out a potent 563 hp.
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