Usually we are buying these as an enthusiast or hobby not as transportation so factor in the entertainment value. Hese's a R107 that is well presented and very clean (So Cal car)
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-450sl-85/

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Tony H
W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe
Manual transmission

Past cars:
Porsche 914 2.0
'64 Jaguar XKE Roadster
'57 Oval Window VW
'71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new
'73 Toyota Celica GT