Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
1971–1989
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

Based on 16 verified auction results
$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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
For sale now · 4 live
All live dealsMarket 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.



