That’s ludicrous.
I’ve had a 190SL, 230SL, 250SL, 280SL and a 300SLR, and the headlights were under $100, at NAPA or AutoZone stores.
But hey; whatever floats your boat...
“But hey; whatever floats your boat..”
My first was a ‘71 280SEL. Just had bulbs like a normal car. This was the entire headlight assembly. Comes as a unit with the swivel beams, LEDs, the works. Replacement was excessive, IMO. Didn’t really float my boat, but it had to be replaced.