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Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

1961–1971

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  • Lowest price

    US$26,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$148,500

    Since 2020 · n=4

  • Highest price

    US$318,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

Based on 4 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

US$159,500

Market value · recent verified sales

+2.1%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (+2.1%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$167,521

+5%

5-Year Forecast

US$170,178

+7%

Estimates based on 4 verified United States sales.

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1970

    US$61,338-41%

    11 with · 4 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 W111 Coupe sits at a median of US$159,500 in the current market, with a modest 2.1 percent gain over the past twelve months signaling stable rather than accelerating momentum. The HOLD signal reflects a car that has neither lost nor captured significant ground against broader market trends, suggesting equilibrium pricing.

Transaction data remains constrained, with only four sales tracked over the twelve-month window—a liquidity profile best described as thin. This scarcity of comparable sales creates both challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers, as each transaction carries outsized weight in establishing fair value and price discovery remains incomplete.

The W111 Coupe carries a collectibility score of 6, placing it firmly in the appreciating classic category with moderate desirability. While production figures and detailed condition metrics are unavailable in the current dataset, the car's standing as an appreciating classic reflects recognition of its period significance and engineering heritage.

Looking ahead, the base projection calls for gradual appreciation to US$167,521 within three years, representing a 5.0 percent total gain from current levels. Over five years, the market model suggests US$170,178, or 6.7 percent appreciation—an annual compound rate that reflects steady but unhurried recovery typical of mid-tier European classics.

The absence of active listings combined with high confidence in the underlying data suggests current buyers would enter at a fair price point, though the thin transaction flow means executing a sale may require patience or modest price adjustment when the time comes to exit.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$159,500
  • Annual appr. rate+2.1%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked16
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared16 (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)US$1,270
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,710
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$160,438
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$26,250 – US$318,500
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • US$26,250

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026

  • US$318,500

    bonhams · 3 Oct 2025

  • US$159,500

    mecum · 16 Aug 2025

  • US$137,500

    mecum · 15 Jan 2023

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