Mercedes-Benz SL (W113)
1963–1971
Lowest price
US$42,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$84,750
Since 2020 · n=58
Highest price
US$445,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
58
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 58 lots

Based on 58 verified auction results
US$84,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-5.5%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -5.5%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$92,005
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$94,742
+13%
Market scores
73
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−US$11,037-13%25 with · 28 without · high confidence
Hardtop included
−US$8,183-10%21 with · 66 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1969
−US$6,741-8%45 with · 41 without · high 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 SL W113 is trading at a median of $84,000 in the US market, down 5.5 percent over the past year, but data and market signals suggest the model has bottomed out. With a high-confidence buy signal firmly in place, the W113 appears positioned for recovery after a period of consolidation.
Transaction volume remains steady at 29 sales tracked over the past 12 months across a total sample of 58 recorded sales, indicating moderate but consistent liquidity. This volume is sufficient for buyers and sellers to establish fair prices, though the market is not so active that timing pressures are acute.
The W113 maintains a collectible classification with strong desirability metrics, supported by its production run of approximately 49,000 units built between 1963 and 1971. The model's position as an appreciating classic reflects its recognized status among enthusiasts and its proven track record in the secondary market.
The near-term outlook calls for appreciation of roughly 9.5 percent over three years, bringing the median to an estimated $92,005, with longer-term gains of 12.8 percent projected by year five. These projections reflect a gradual but sustainable recovery trajectory as market sentiment shifts away from the recent downturn.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$84,000
- Annual appr. rate-5.5%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked87
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared87 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$670
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,900
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months44
- Sell-Through76%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$94,100
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$42,500 – US$445,000
- Total Sales Tracked58
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$51,700
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
White · Manual
US$78,000
Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026
manual
US$86,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
silver · automatic
US$60,000
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
Dark Green · automatic
US$102,000
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
silver · automatic
US$445,000
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
4-speed manual
US$54,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
white · manual
US$59,000
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
gold · manual
US$45,000
Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026
Signal Red
US$50,500
Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026
Dark Olive · automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.