[{"id": 16370807, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous low mileage, one family owned beauty \ud83d\udc4clove the classic color combination and so much more \ud83e\udd42\u2026 @berfinroy\u2026@vander\u2026@luz_do_sol\u2026@chicagogas\u2026.@unclefred1\u2026\u2026\u2026@jgrahamdmd\u2026@whipcity76\u2026\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734358715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370817, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking the time to view this stunning 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL. Below, you\u2019ll find the car\u2019s detailed history, but here\u2019s a quick summary:\r\n\r\nThis is a rare, single-family-owned car that was originally picked up in Germany and has spent its life in sunny California. It\u2019s a true time capsule, entirely rust-free and garage-kept since new. The originality and condition of this 250 SL make it an exceptional find.\r\n\r\nI\u2019m happy to answer any questions you might have or provide additional photos or videos upon request. Please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out.\r\n\r\nNow, here\u2019s a deeper look into the car\u2019s history.\r\n\r\nPresenting a true gem: a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL, affectionately known as \u201cHansl.\u201d This classic \u201cPagoda\u201d is an exceptional example of the W113 series, embodying both timeless design and meticulously preserved history. With only 60,000 original miles, this one-owner California car is as close as it gets to a time capsule.\r\n\r\nHistorical Provenance and European Origins\r\n\r\nOrdered in 1966 by the original owner (the father of the current seller) and custom-built to U.S. specifications, this 250 SL holds a rare heritage. Delivered directly from the Mercedes-Benz factory in Stuttgart, Hansl was picked up in person by Ed and Annie, who toured the factory and embarked on an unforgettable road-trip through Western Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Speaking fluent German, the couple connected with locals along the way and made priceless memories in this Mercedes that Ed, a forward-thinking technology investor, personally outfitted with high-tech options for the era.\r\n\r\nAfter a tour across Europe, the 250 SL was shipped to California and titled at Autohaus Brugger in Redwood City. This dealership made it possible for the couple to bring home a vehicle packed with Ed\u2019s chosen upgrades, including the desirable 4-speed automatic transmission, Europa radio, and durable \u201cleatherette\u201d upholstery.\r\n\r\nRemarkable Condition and Documentation\r\n\r\nThis 250 SL has always been garage-kept and lovingly maintained, preserving it in remarkable, rust-free condition. With a service history spanning decades\u2014from the dealership to a renowned European specialty shop in Palo Alto\u2014Hansl has received consistent attention to keep it in peak shape. The car\u2019s documentation is complete, including service records, European license plates, and even the original factory paper tags in the engine bay and trunk\u2014a testament to its well-preserved, original state.\r\n\r\nUnique Collectible Features\r\n\r\nHansl\u2019s story isn\u2019t just about its provenance but also its charm as a collector\u2019s piece. From the October 1967 visit to Stuttgart for delivery to its limited road use since then, this car\u2019s history has been defined by passion, family legacy, and a love of classic engineering. With antique California license plates and a lifetime of preservation in a rust-free environment, this Pagoda is ready to delight a new generation.\r\n\r\nThis is a rare opportunity to acquire an unmodified, meticulously maintained example of Mercedes-Benz history\u2014a one-owner, garage-kept, low-mileage 250 SL with original tags and service documentation, ready to continue its journey with a discerning new owner.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734358742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370868, "authorName": "pagoda69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pagoda69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This\u2026\u2026is a super nice Pagoda. Original, unrestored, crisp body lines, perfect gaps, no history of rust or accidents. Excellent, documented history. As good as they get. Not much else to say other than if you\u2019re looking for a great 250SL, this is it. Should do very well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734359453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370903, "authorName": "Vander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TxCollector There are some key photos that I did not see I am wondering if you can provide for us.....metal data plate in engine bay, underneath the rubber trunk mat, spot welds, fender notches, engine number, body numbers\r\n\r\nDo you have the paper data card? Since it was single family owned any service records accompany the vehicle? I saw the hardtop on, hard top removed but did not see a single photo of a soft top? Photo #107 seems to be the only photo of the metal on the floors and it is far away, can you please provide some more?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734359941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370913, "authorName": "fgenatio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fgenatio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Txcollector can you please provide pictures of the engine bay area several angles. Thank", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734360062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370920, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vander yes absolutely I will get those photos taken and upload them for you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734360165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370925, "authorName": "Roving3888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roving3888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful specimen and such a great provenance! One thing I noted in the description was about the tan soft top. With the exception of a brief moment in the Full Overview Video ... I did not see any images of the soft top itself. Would you please provide images of the soft top in its fully UP position with some detailed shots of its condition, please? Thank you!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734360241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370927, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fgenatio yes I will take more photos of the engine bay and post them", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734360253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370935, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roving3888 the soft top appears to have never been used and looks to be in perfect cosmetic condition. I did not want to really mess with it that much but this seems to be a reoccurring request so I will put the soft top up and take photos.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734360337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370990, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tax Collector - It\u2019s rare to have an original owner , low mileage 250SL. You have given the history and say service records are documented - at this time it would be prudent to include those in your photos. This looks to be a very nice 250 SL. More detailed photos of trunk floor, convertible roof, front fender spotwelds and headlight bezels would assist. Thanks in advance.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734360912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370991, "authorName": "Roving3888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roving3888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TxCollector Oh...I certainly understand your concern there. A dear friend has an '89 R107 she bought new ... and has NEVER had the hardtop off. I've often wondered how the soft top would be stored like that after 36 years ... let alone 58 years!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734360949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371022, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roving3888 I\u2019m going to very gently raise the top. I\u2019ll take a video but you\u2019re correct, It\u2019s been sitting in there for decades and if I was buying the car, I would pretty much count on replacing that top.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734361304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371092, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@capitanron will do!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734362362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371193, "authorName": "Gamboa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gamboa/", "bidAmount": 19670, "content": "$19,670 bid placed by Gamboa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734363264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16371277, "authorName": "TJClassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one should be in my climate controlled garage in \u2600\ufe0f Palm Springs \u2728\ud83c\udf34\ud83c\udf34\r\n@Dollycat3", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734363856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371350, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tjclassic\u2026.yes, it should, indeed \ud83e\udd42I\u2019d love to see it here in Palm Springs \ud83c\udf34", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734364435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371627, "authorName": "UncleFred1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclefred1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really lovely 250 in fabulous shape! \ud83d\udc4c\r\n\r\nYou know a car has been in a dry CA environment all its life when the two car horns are matching and in factory fresh shape\u2026that just doesn\u2019t happen!\ud83d\ude35\u200d\ud83d\udcab. All other parts and pieces look original as well\u2026\r\n\r\nOnly item I can see would be a re-stuff of the front seats, as the stuffing has deteriorated\u2026some new filler/possible seat springs from GAHH and you are pretty much ready for a concours!\ud83d\ude09\r\n\r\nSo, please provide the records photos and convertible roof photos as requested by folks, and you should be off to the races!\ud83d\ude03\r\n\r\nHappy Holidays to all!\ud83c\udf89\ud83c\udf81", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734367027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371680, "authorName": "lbpa18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbpa18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Txcollector, how long has it been out of Calif? I dont see any corrosion but wondering how long since it was in that dry environment. Thx.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734367469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371682, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@unclefred1 thanks I appreciate that. I somehow managed to come down with Covid late last week really bad case but I\u2019m finally feeling better this morning. The photos and video will have to wait until tomorrow morning, unfortunately.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734367499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371704, "authorName": "nextyear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nextyear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't realize the Pagoda has the same unusual rear swing axle as I remember seeing on the Gullwing: the diff is rigidly attached to the left halfshaft, but u-jointed to to the right.\r\n\r\nLong ago I experienced the snap oversteer this setup can cause, but I imagine no one will drive this magnificent survivor hard enough for that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734367646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371714, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lbpa18 it was moved to Dallas upon the death of the father where it stayed in the sons garage. I believe that was approximately 24 months ago, so from one dry climate to another.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734367697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16372207, "authorName": "lbpa18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbpa18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks. Certainly very pretty, even underneath.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734371005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16376856, "authorName": "mikeor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a great looking example with interesting though as-yet undocumented provenance. I can\u2019t imagine the cost to go through everything that years of storage would require. To my look it should go into another dry-climate environment to be admired and rarely taken for a short spin, but then again who am I to say?! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734387808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16376885, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734388052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378574, "authorName": "GoldyJammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldyjammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Magnificent is right! So beautiful", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734406232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379263, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am currently taking requested photos. Here is a photo of the data plate and additional engine bay photos as requested.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734439178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379277, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are the requested photos of the headlight bezel\u2019s", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734439578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379306, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Requested photos of the boot with the rubber mat removed", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734440271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379326, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original purchase documentation as requested", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734440645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379337, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Service records", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734440837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379384, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As requested, a photo of the engine number", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734441847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379459, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As requested a photograph of the body number", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734442965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379654, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As requested photos of the spot welds in the engine compartment", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734445009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379733, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TxCollector- thanks for the photos. All I\u2019m not seeing is inside photos of the hard top, soft top photos and individual photos of the service records. This would appear to be a very well maintained original 250. They don\u2019t get much nicer and to be an original owner - that\u2019s just rare. Are you sure you want to part with this?\ud83d\ude09", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734445924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380034, "authorName": "Maxwell077", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell077/", "bidAmount": 22222, "content": "$22,222 bid placed by Maxwell077", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734449009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16380196, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@capitanron I\u2019m waiting for my friend to come help me take the top off then I will get those photos. I did post photos of the service record spread out, but if you think it\u2019s important, I will take individual photos of all of it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734450710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380204, "authorName": "Dynamic1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dynamic1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a true cold start if you started the car and then drove it, even if it was just across the street! The true cold start was before you moved the vehicle, the first start of the day is a cold start.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734450759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380254, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any information that you provide on this car just helps substantiate its provenance. Your photos go a long way to document that The service records just provide concrete proof. I hope you had this appraised. This truly appears to be a very rare car for a collector. They\u2019re just not around. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734451108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380374, "authorName": "Bristol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bristol/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Bristol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734452224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16380590, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are the requested individual photos of the service history", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734454106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380596, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Service history photos continued", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734454158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380626, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you look through the service records, you can see that he was very serious about this car so much so that he had the engine steam cleaned on occasion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734454321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380783, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All I can say is wow. She looks to have been in storage for approx. 20 yrs. This is definitely a gem in my eyes. Never seen one this nice and completely original. Someone will be a very lucky individual if they can come up with the bid this one deserves. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734455531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16383352, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Requested photos of the inside of the hardtop. There is slight discoloration at the base however, the material is stable. It is not rotted and can easily be dyed white.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734465059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16384983, "authorName": "Wjhpc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjhpc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TxCollector\r\n\r\nCould you provide photos showing the condition of the wood dash trim?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734470634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16385208, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wjhpc here are the photos I have of the original wood trim. If this is not acceptable I will get more tomorrow morning. The wood is in great original condition", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734471497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16387669, "authorName": "LastCJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastcj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TxCollector What was behind the move from Dallas to Tennessee? And how long in Tennessee?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734489561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16387859, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lastcj I am an avid car collector, currently owning a collection of approximately 20 vehicles, half of which are classic Mercedes-Benz models. This particular 250 belongs to a close friend who is not technically inclined and has no interest in handling the auction process. At his request, I have taken on the responsibility of preparing the car for auction, including conducting the photography, videography, and addressing inquiries from potential buyers.\r\n\r\nA few months ago, I purchased a home in Tennessee, so I transported the car here to complete the necessary preparations. It has only been in Tennessee for a few weeks and is being handled with the utmost care during this process.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734492322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16395150, "authorName": "Deerhunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deerhunter/", "bidAmount": 26777, "content": "$26,777 bid placed by Deerhunter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734559670, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16399032, "authorName": "GreyGhost13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greyghost13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you add a photo with the tan soft top up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734624081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399295, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Requested photographs of the soft top. The soft top on this 250 SL appears to be in excellent, unused condition. It has likely never been deployed, and as such, I have chosen not to stretch it out. Given the current cold and overcast weather, it would benefit from being warmed in the sun for a day or two to soften before use. Additionally, while I initially thought the top was tan, it is clearly black.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734626330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16400626, "authorName": "Renault4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/renault4ever/", "bidAmount": 27270, "content": "$27,270 bid placed by Renault4ever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734633641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16403190, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I definitely prefer the black convertible top to the tan.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734642319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16404506, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I expect to see a record set with this particular car on BAT. Especially for the purists out there", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734646807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405284, "authorName": "Bristol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bristol/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Bristol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734651158, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16405795, "authorName": "Roylee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roylee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So do we know why trunk was painted. Tks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734658905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405901, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roylee - w113\u2019s trunks are always black. Engine compartments are body colour as are the cover plates below the transmission.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734660414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405922, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roylee It\u2019s extremely rare to find an SL of any age with a hard top that hasn\u2019t sustained some type of damage to the boot. The tops are notably heavy, and it\u2019s common for people to inadvertently scratch the boot during handling. However, in this particular case, there are no visible signs of damage to the boot lid. Upon closer inspection, even the underside is flawless. The only issue was a surface scratch caused when the top was set down on the lid. The car\u2019s owner, who was meticulous about maintaining its pristine condition, insisted on having the scratch repaired.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734660818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16406687, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roylee _ I\u2019ve seen TxCollectors response but that\u2019s regarding the convertible deck lid. Those almost always have little marks from placement of the top. What photo/ photos make you feel the trunk has been repainted? This car looks untouched. Is it because you can\u2019t see the paint runs in the black that tend to be typical on the W113\u2019s? If so I\u2019m sure more pictures could be taken to show them if they are present. If it\u2019s because the trunk is black however on a white car - that\u2019s just the way all the W113\u2019s are. Only the engine bay and hood are body colour as is the transmission plate underneath.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734684410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16414698, "authorName": "Roylee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roylee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller said the trunk lid was painted in description", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734745019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16414749, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roylee. Apologies and thanks. I never went back to the original description. Someone must have dropped something on it. The convertible deck lid is where I would expect cosmetic damage vs the trunk. The benefit is having an anal retentive owner. That kind of attention likely follows through with the rest of the car. Thanks for pointing that out. After 53 years, one owner , never painted - you don\u2019t see many cars in this condition with this low of mileage. It\u2019s pretty much a unicorn.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734745637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16414757, "authorName": "Roylee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roylee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tx collector did u get private message about me friend that lives in lenior city", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734745701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16415998, "authorName": "MBNUTZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbnutz/", "bidAmount": 30251, "content": "$30,251 bid placed by MBNUTZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734790051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16416126, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roylee yes, I responded yesterday morning with my phone number. If you did not get that message, please check your spam folder. Perhaps it\u2019s there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734791829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421417, "authorName": "lennie_Lawson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lennie_lawson/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by lennie_Lawson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734818727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16422415, "authorName": "tra22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tra22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The firewall pad definitely is not original so some restoration work has been done in the engine bay. Owner: please comment", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734830019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422816, "authorName": "pagoda69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pagoda69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Underside of the trunk was definitely refinished. The black paint is too flat and there are no runs. Every original, unrestored W113 trunk underside that I\u2019ve seen has the same \u201csemi-gloss\u201d black paint with runs. This has absolutely no impact on the value. This is an excellent, straight, beautiful 250SL. Body is as close to perfect as you\u2019ll find these days.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734837928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16423481, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pogoda69 i Lightly sanded those characteristic runs and sprayed parts of the underside of the trunk lid, not all of it. However, I later discovered that the semi-gloss, runny black paint is actually characteristic of these cars. I wasn\u2019t aware of this detail at the time. If you really wanted the runny black paint it\u2019s just the four inner sections so I\u2019m sure it would be very easy to put that back", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734871968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16423497, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tra22 yes, I replaced the firewall pad. I would hardly call that restoration work. The original pad was not bad, but I felt it would look better to have a fresh pad.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734872395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424325, "authorName": "Sayre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sayre/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Sayre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734882876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16424481, "authorName": "lbpa18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbpa18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very timely, honest, and thorough responses by the seller on this car. Pretty much the example of how it should be. Love the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734884324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424493, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is definitely the car I would expect to bring in easily 6 figures. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734884423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16425925, "authorName": "brayton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brayton/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by brayton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734893651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427541, "authorName": "Fisher77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fisher77/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Fisher77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16428137, "authorName": "brayton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brayton/", "bidAmount": 39250, "content": "$39,250 bid placed by brayton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734902708, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16428199, "authorName": "Nifski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nifski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did any of these cars come with A/C?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734903110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428251, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last 280SL sold here recently - that was not in quite as nice of condition and higher mileage - nearly broke 200K. Looking forward to seeing when someone steps up to bat on this one and takes out a lot of the competition. I already bought one this year or I\u2019d definitely be all over this one. Anything less than $130K would surprise me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734903608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428376, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pagoda69 I realized I mis-typed your screen name on my reply so scroll down to see comments regarding the inside of the boot lid. I actually found a photograph I took of the underside of the boot lid which clearly shows the original runs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734905160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428787, "authorName": "ezr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezr/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by ezr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734910791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16428870, "authorName": "pagoda69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pagoda69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nifski, A/C was always a dealer \u201cadd on\u201d option. I do not believe any W113\u2019s received factory A/C. @TxCollector, thanks for the pics of the trunk. As I mentioned, this will have absolutely no impact on bidding. Great SL.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734912091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16429742, "authorName": "Stixx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stixx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IS this an original car (unrestored ) ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734932129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16429932, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stixx yes all the documentation is available in the photos and also in the comment section", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734953551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430052, "authorName": "JCT231", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jct231/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by JCT231", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734958751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16430163, "authorName": "Tgscott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it a late 67 because the side marker lights didn\u2019t appear until 68?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734961514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430177, "authorName": "HushDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hushdrew/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by HushDrew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734961721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16430239, "authorName": "BobFortin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobfortin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am drooling over this car. I bought my wife a 1 owner 1989 Signal Red low miles SL for her birthday this year. I\u2019ve got 4 hrs to tell her I\u2019m planning to switch it out", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734962731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430467, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BobFortin - this is the one you put aside. Let your wife drive the 89SL and just tell her about your new retirement investment - you just don\u2019t elaborate on what it is. ;-p", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734965797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430640, "authorName": "CWB_50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwb_50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we get pictures with soft top up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734967638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430849, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cwb_50 full photography of the soft top and its various positions has already been provided. Please see the photograph section.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734969504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430871, "authorName": "Ramin2100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramin2100/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by Ramin2100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734969727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16430889, "authorName": "mblumesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mblumesq/", "bidAmount": 42250, "content": "$42,250 bid placed by mblumesq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734969910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16431068, "authorName": "HushDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hushdrew/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by HushDrew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734971582, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16431163, "authorName": "Ghost_Rider_4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghost_rider_4/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Ghost_Rider_4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734972455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16431371, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time I see a Pagoda, my heart races\r\nThis was no different\r\nOne day though..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734974111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431537, "authorName": "TEXT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/text/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by TEXT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734975488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16431835, "authorName": "LUC_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luc_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This unmolested gem should go for at least 2 times, if not 3 times the current bid.\r\nWhy don't I bid ?\r\nI already own a 1 owner 1969 280SL.\r\nGood luck with the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734976956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431907, "authorName": "Ghost_Rider_4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghost_rider_4/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by Ghost_Rider_4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734977206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16431951, "authorName": "mariank8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariank8/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by mariank8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734977295, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432054, "authorName": "alibehzad66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alibehzad66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Capitanron\r\nThe last two sales on this site were around 80k and 50k.\r\nThe European buyers are out of the market. The German economy is in deep trouble and the Euro is only ahead of the Dollar by 5 cents or so. Added to that, you have a generation shift to new timers. The same way we love the 60s cars over the ones from the 40s and 50s, they prefer the 80s car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734977626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432085, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was just a few minutes left, come take a quick ride with me so that you can see just how wonderful this car is", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734977723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432282, "authorName": "MBNUTZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbnutz/", "bidAmount": 53501, "content": "$53,501 bid placed by MBNUTZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432350, "authorName": "Ghost_Rider_4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghost_rider_4/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by Ghost_Rider_4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432360, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alibehzad66 - 2 yrs ago one went for $220k at Mecum. This vehicle is in a league of its own. It you can\u2019t break $100K on it I would continue to hold on to it. Since a 280SL less documented went for 199K on this site only a couple months ago the buyers are still around. It\u2019s like fishing. It\u2019s the timing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432391, "authorName": "upstatervllc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upstatervllc/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by upstatervllc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432411, "authorName": "mariank8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariank8/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by mariank8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432423, "authorName": "SmithIndy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithindy/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by SmithIndy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432436, "authorName": "upstatervllc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upstatervllc/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by upstatervllc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432445, "authorName": "RecoveringAtty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/recoveringatty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a car guy who grew up in the 1970s, the Mercedes Pagoda series like this example was a bona fide status symbol. Growing up in a middle class neighborhood, you were unlikely to see a 250, 280 or 450SL too often. A Pagoda sighting was much more likely at an exclusive country club or private golf course. The build quality of Mercedes during this era was the pinnacle of fine automobiles. This is a special car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734978659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432451, "authorName": "atersigni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atersigni/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by atersigni", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432476, "authorName": "Deerhunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deerhunter/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by Deerhunter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432505, "authorName": "atersigni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atersigni/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by atersigni", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432546, "authorName": "atersigni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atersigni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/23/24 for $70,000 to atersigni", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734978977, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16432550, "authorName": "LotusWob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotuswob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations atersigni, good purchase!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734978981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432593, "authorName": "retrozen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retrozen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very good buy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734979180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432606, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations \ud83c\udf7ewhat a great deal \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734979227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432671, "authorName": "BillMcG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billmcg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, wonderful car at a great price, I love 250s, happy motoring!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734979502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432679, "authorName": "atersigni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atersigni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all! Happy Holidays!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734979537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16432682, "authorName": "shamansky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shamansky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may be the absolute steal of the century. I paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $40,000 for my 230 several years ago and I will definitely exceed this purchase price in restoration costs. It's impossible to convey the joy this vehicle brings to a garage. Congratulations to the incredibly astute buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734979543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16436452, "authorName": "pagoda69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pagoda69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice deal. I think that we have to remember that just because a previous W113 auction went for over $200K with the buyer\u2019s premium, it doesn\u2019t mean that every SL will bring those numbers. This was a nice, original 250SL. @Shamansky hit it right on the head, restoration costs can exceed the purchase price easily nowadays. That\u2019s why this was a not only a good buy, but also a pretty fair price for the seller. Does anyone else agree that when price predictions are made in these auctions, it may actually hurt the seller. Saying that the car \u201cshould bring $130K\u201d may cause certain bidders to tune out early. Just my opinion. Let it play out.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734996781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16437438, "authorName": "kitwocky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kitwocky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735012674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16439668, "authorName": "TxCollector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pagoda69 well, this is the second time I\u2019ve been extremely disappointed selling a beautiful car at auction. I lost big on an absolutely beautiful 190 SL at Barrett Jackson a couple of years ago and now I\u2019ve lost in a major way on this car. This car was worth double, maybe even triple what it went for. I think my days of auctioning cars are over.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735062356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16443626, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pagoda69 - I completely disagree. The fact is - this was a one owner 250SL - the least common of the models- never painted, never touched and in incredible condition from what can be seen on all the photos. Too/bottom and interior. It was well documented - far better than most. The fact is - the real money wasn\u2019t looking at this auction and that\u2019s why I said it\u2019s like fishing. They\u2019re there or they\u2019re not. As a seller I would have held onto this one. The money wasn\u2019t there. It\u2019s also why I\u2019d never put a vehicle in a B Jackson auction with no reserve. Too many variables beyond your control. No one leaves an auction because of a comment. For me - you wait and watch where it\u2019s going before you eliminate yourself from the process. You either have the money or you don\u2019t. The W113SL\u2019s are in a class of their own. It\u2019s a timeless look. Sure some of the younger generation is looking at newer cars - mainly for the drivability vs the esthetics - unless you\u2019re talking about European Design. \r\nThis car should have easily brought in a lot more - the right buyer Just wasn\u2019t there. As I said previously, as a seller - I wouldn\u2019t have let it go. The buyer stole it and hopefully appreciates what he has in his possession. You just don\u2019t get provenance like that every day. Someone got an extremely. Ice Christmas gift.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735077476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16444778, "authorName": "pagoda69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pagoda69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Capitanron, I know the facts about this car. And, I agree with you, this car should have sold for more. I\u2019ve owned nearly 30 W113\u2019s and have looked at hundreds for perspective buyers. I think it\u2019s helpful for the sellers and buyers to point out the good and bad about these cars. I just don\u2019t think it makes sense to predict where the final price should be. Evidentially, many agree with that statement. It sounds like you know your way around these Pagodas. They are great, great cars, IF, you can find one like this. Auctions can be tough. If this was a 4-speed it would have possibly brought a substantially higher bid. Again, just my opinion and I respect everything you have appointed out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735084148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16446316, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pagoda69 - I just don\u2019t think the true owner realized what he had in his possession. His father had obviously been meticulous about details and care. A car of this particular provenance is a very rare find and could easily be transformed into a concours winner. IMO the W113\u2019s were some of the most unique and elegant of the Mercedes. My personal preference is always an Automatic unless looking at older performance cars. This was likely an estate sale where the family really didn\u2019t know what they had in their possession and were just looking to clean the slate so to speak. An appraisal prior to sale would have been prudent. At least then you have all the information to make a proper decision. This is one that just shouldn\u2019t have sold. Sometimes the difference between catching 60lb salmon and a 20lb one is a few weeks. In this case - the real money wasn\u2019t watching the auction. @atersigni - you got one heck of a Christmas Gift. Just take care of it like the original owner and you will see a very nice ROI down the road. This car will give you an immense amount of pleasure in dry sunny days. Regards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735141713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16448143, "authorName": "pagoda69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pagoda69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep, buyer got a good one. It is nice to see quality Pagodas come through these auctions. It\u2019s not very often.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735176497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16449545, "authorName": "Capitanron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capitanron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pagoda69 - although I feel the right buyer wasn\u2019t there - and I personally wouldn\u2019t be deterred from bidding by a prediction on price outcome - I will definitely keep that to myself in the future. Feliz Navidad amigo.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735229171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16449953, "authorName": "pagoda69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pagoda69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Capitanron, and a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family my friend. You are a good guy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735233208, "type": "comment"}]