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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

1971–1989

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  • Lowest price

    $9,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $31,750

    Since 2020 · n=16

  • Highest price

    $103,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    16

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 16 lots

Mercedes-Benz SL

Based on 16 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

$37,875

Market value · recent verified sales

+25.2%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 25.2% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

3/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

$62,835

+66%

5-Year Forecast

$74,424

+96%

Market scores

36

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    +$17,000+54%

    37 with · 143 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1986

    $12,086-38%

    101 with · 74 without · high confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    $5,561-18%

    3 with · 90 without · low confidence

  • Hardtop included

    $2,816-9%

    47 with · 133 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Mercedes-Benz SL R107 in the Australian market is trading at a median of AUD $37,875, up 25.2 percent over the past twelve months and signaling a HOLD position. This appreciation sits well above typical classic-car inflation, though it rests on a thin sample of just four sales in the last year, which warrants caution when interpreting momentum.

Over sixteen tracked transactions historically, the R107 demonstrates modest but consistent demand within Australia's collector sphere. With over 237,000 units produced globally across its long production run, the model remains widely available, and individual examples compete on condition and provenance rather than scarcity alone.

Liquidity remains tight, with zero active listings at present and an average of fewer than one sale per quarter over the tracked period. Sellers should expect longer holding periods and modest pools of interested buyers; this is a market where patience and correct pricing are essential.

The base projection for three years stands at AUD $62,835, implying a 65.9 percent gain from current levels, while the five-year outlook reaches AUD $74,424—a 96.5 percent appreciation. These gains rest on the model's growing recognition as a stable modern classic, though the thin transaction sample and low desirability score limit confidence in individual timing.

Collectors considering entry should view the R107 as a long-term hold rather than a short-cycle trade. The model's affordability, robust engineering, and slow but steady appreciation trajectory appeal to patient buyers, though the absence of current listings and modest demand suggest this segment will remain a tortoise-not-hare proposition for the foreseeable future.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$37,875
  • Annual appr. rate+25.2%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked186
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared186 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 4 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months4
  • Sell-Through25%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$35,991
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$9,000 – $103,500
  • Total Sales Tracked16

Recent sales

Showing latest 16
  • $29,000

    Collecting Cars · 5 Aug 2026

  • $30,000

    Collecting Cars · 9 Jun 2026

  • $45,750

    Collecting Cars · 11 Feb 2026

  • $68,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Dec 2025

  • $33,250

    Collecting Cars · 29 Jul 2025

  • $103,500

    Collecting Cars · 14 Jul 2025

  • $30,250

    Collecting Cars · 22 Jan 2025

  • $28,750

    Collecting Cars · 13 Dec 2024

  • $40,750

    Collecting Cars · 7 Nov 2024

  • $9,600

    Collecting Cars · 24 Oct 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.