Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe
1961–1971
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

Based on 4 verified auction results
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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,270
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,710
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.