1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

• ivory paint is glossy and straight on every panel shown, so no paint money is needed on what the photos show
• chrome bumpers, grille and window frames are bright with no visible pitting, so no re-chroming bill is in sight
• the black soft top looks new and tight with a clear rear window, so no top replacement cost is due
• the hardtop is glossy brown against the ivory body, so budget for a respray if you want it to match the car
• tan seats and door cards look clean and unworn with tidy carpets, so no retrim money is needed
• the dash looks clean and complete with clear gauges, so the cockpit needs no spending on what is shown
• the engine bay is complete but used, with rusty linkage and tired hoses, so allow for a mechanical service rather than show detailing
• underside photos show grimy floors with peeling, patchy undercoat and no obvious rot in frame, so budget for a clean and re-seal and inspect closely before paying top money
• the gallery ends with the car's 250SL owner's manual and service booklet photographed, so the books are present, a small plus that costs nothing to keep

Money: at $67,500 the top side looks like a clean driver that needs no cosmetic money, and the honest underside and used engine bay are exactly where any discount should be argued.