Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
1957–1963
Lowest price
US$22,250
Since 2020
Median price
US$1,388,750
Since 2020 · n=10
Highest price
US$1,540,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
10
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 10 lots

Based on 10 verified auction results
US$1,468,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+2.2%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (+2.2%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
8/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$1,633,970
+11%
5-Year Forecast
US$1,691,394
+15%
Market scores
46
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1960
+US$62,866+4%5 with · 5 without · med 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 300SL Roadster sits at a median of US$1,468,000, up 2.2% over the past twelve months. The upward momentum is modest but consistent with the car's stable market position and appreciating-classic classification.
Transaction activity remains thin, with only four sales recorded in the past year across ten total tracked examples in our database. This sparse liquidity reflects the model's rarity and the selective buyer pool for pre-war German sportscars, though it also means individual sales can show wider price variance.
The 300SL Roadster qualifies as highly collectible, anchored by its limited production run of 1,858 units and its canonical status in automotive history. Average mileage on transacted cars sits at 20,000 miles, underscoring the care these examples typically receive from their custodian owners.
Over three years, the base projection rises to US$1,633,970—an 11.3% gain—with a five-year target of US$1,691,394, or 15.2% appreciation. These forecasts assume steady demand from established collectors and no material shift in the vintage sports-car market.
The medium-confidence hold signal reflects stable fundamentals paired with thin deal flow. Entry at current levels appears fair for buyers seeking exposure to this iconic roadster, though patience may reveal better opportunities given the infrequent supply hitting the market.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$1,468,000
- Annual appr. rate+2.2%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked11
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared11 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$11,730
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$20,310
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months5
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$1,201,475
- Avg Mileage at Sale20,000 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$22,250 – US$1,540,000
- Total Sales Tracked10
Recent sales
Showing latest 10US$1,511,000
Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026
US$22,250
Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026
20,000 mi
Signal Red · automatic
US$1,451,000
Bring a Trailer · 18 May 2026
US$945,500
bonhams · 23 Jan 2026
US$1,540,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Medium Blue · Manual
US$1,485,000
mecum · 16 Aug 2025
Anthracite · Manual
US$1,237,500
mecum · 17 Aug 2024
Ivory · Manual
US$1,402,500
mecum · 14 Jan 2024
Graphite Gray · Manual
US$1,045,000
mecum · 15 Jan 2023
Fire Engine Red · Manual
US$1,375,000
mecum · 16 Jan 2022
Silver Gray
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.