1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S Market Value & Price History
The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S has a current market value of $17,813 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 12 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 4 verified USD sales between $10,500 and $28,500. Based on US sales through Jul 28, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 12 verified auction sales for the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S (4 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Jul 28, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | $28,500 | 55,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 140,300 GBP | — | Automatic |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 57,500 EUR | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 143,750 EUR | — | Automatic |
| Dec 10, 2023 | $10,500 | 223,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 4, 2023 | $16,750 | 18,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 8, 2023 | 276,000 EUR | — | Automatic |
| Oct 9, 2022 | 83,375 EUR | — | Automatic |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 55,200 GBP | 5,982 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 46,000 EUR | — | Manual |
| Nov 25, 2016 | 52,640 EUR | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2016 | $15,500 | 17,781 mi | Automatic |
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S worth?
A 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S is worth approximately $17,813 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 12 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 28, 2026. All 4 verified USD sales fall between $10,500 and $28,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S cost new?
The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S carried an original MSRP of $8,200. Verified examples now trade around $17,813.
How much has the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S is worth about 117% more than its original MSRP of $8,200, with verified examples now trading around $17,813. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 12 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S sales in total.
Are 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S 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 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280S. 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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