THOMASTON, MAINE — Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ annual Summer Splendor auctions were conducted from June 27 to 29, offering over 1,500 lots. The finish line for highest price was crossed by a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Convertible for $81,250, to an online bidder. The vehicle sported a handsome cream exterior with chrome accents along with a burgundy leather and fabric interior and was in overall excellent condition with a current odometer reading of 61,685 miles. Price quoted with buyer’s premium as stated by the auction house, more on this and other top lots to follow.