From what I have experienced, the mainstream SL buyers will pay a premium for low mileage and excellent condition. There are a lot of nice cars available, so they can be choosey. Anything obvious like a torn seat or paint problems will drop the price disproportinately. Maintenance and repair records help. If you price too high, you will compete with the 560's and lose.

I don't know the local market, but IMO in the DC area this car would be in the 7K-8K range if it is without obvious flaws. Maybe another grand if it were in exceptional condition for the mileage and the buyer loved the color.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe