1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

• silver paint looks bright, glossy and straight from every angle, panels look even with no visible rust or damage, so no paint bill is evident here
• chrome bumpers, grille, hubcaps and the correct 280SL rear badge all look excellent, no replating cost is obvious
• black leather seats look very good, clean pleats with no visible tears or sagging, no need to reupholster on what is shown
• dash, gauges and wood trim look tidy and complete, the cabin looks well kept, so no interior restoration bill is evident
• engine bay is very clean and detailed, injection lines and hardware look orderly, so no obvious engine-bay sorting cost shows in the photos
• underside on the lift looks clean and black-coated, floors look solid with no visible rot, exhaust shows surface colour only, so no floor repair bill is evident
• books, paperwork and tool roll are pictured and look complete, that adds value you do not have to hunt down later
• soft top fabric itself is not shown raised in the sampled photos, the car is pictured top-down, so you cannot judge a top replacement from these

Money: at the $85,200 sold price this one earns it in the photos, excellent paint, trim, interior and underside, with only the soft top fabric left unchecked.