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1975 Mercedes-Benz 280C

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 20, 2022.

$33,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $30,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1975
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz Stroke Eight (W114 and W115)
Generation
Stroke Eight (W114 and W115) (1968 to 1976)
Chassis
11407312104805
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 28 comparable sales, 13% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,063 to $26,500
Median$10,000
Sales behind it28Likely

From 28 sales of the Mercedes-Benz Stroke Eight (W114 and W115) (1968 to 1976) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,063 and $26,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1975 Mercedes-Benz 280CBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$10,000
1975 Mercedes-Benz 280CBring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$33,000
1975 Mercedes-Benz 280C ProjectBring a Trailer, Dec. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 17, 2025$9,900
46-Years-Owned 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280CBring a Trailer, June 25, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2025$11,280
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280CBring a Trailer, Nov. 30, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 30, 2024$8,500
1973 Mercedes-Benz 220DBring a Trailer, May 18, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 18, 2026$8,100
One-Family-Owned 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 10, 2026$6,500
1973 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2025$39,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 20, 2022Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$33,600
July 9, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer37,000$33,000