1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C Market Value & Price History
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C has a market value of $12,763, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2021 between $13,910 and $21,500. No sale since Jan 21, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C, latest sale Jan 21, 2025. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2025 | $11,000 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 12, 2024 | $13,910 | 17,503 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 15, 2023 | $15,500 | 63,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 1, 2022 | $21,000 | 96,000 mi | — |
| May 25, 2022 | $33,000 | 21,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 15, 2022 | $21,500 | 10,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 29, 2022 | $12,500 | 39,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 5, 2021 | $48,000 | 10,000 mi | — |
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C worth?
A 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C is worth approximately $12,763, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Jan 21, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,910 and $21,500; the full verified range is $11,000 to $48,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 8 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C sales at auction.
Are 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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