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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

1971–1989

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  • Lowest price

    US$3,900

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$25,500

    Since 2020 · n=96

  • Highest price

    US$201,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    96

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 96 lots

Mercedes-Benz SL

Based on 96 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

US$24,500

Market value · recent verified sales

-4.1%

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 -4.1%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

3/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

US$24,500

+0%

5-Year Forecast

US$24,500

+0%

Market scores

80

Desirability

Good

75

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    +US$11,889+47%

    31 with · 134 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1986

    US$8,660-34%

    94 with · 67 without · high confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    US$4,743-19%

    3 with · 75 without · low confidence

  • Hardtop included

    US$3,313-13%

    39 with · 126 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 is trading at a median of $24,500 in the US market, down 4.1 percent over the past twelve months, but showing clear signs of having found a floor. With 56 transactions logged in the last year and 96 total sales tracked, the market data reflects genuine trading activity rather than speculation, and the current pricing level appears to represent stabilization after recent weakness.

This model sits in the stable modern classic tier, supported by very high desirability despite modest overall demand scores. The R107's broad production run of over 237,000 units worldwide means examples remain accessible, but condition and provenance still matter considerably to buyers. The typical car showing up at market carries around 55,570 miles, suggesting most survivors have been kept as secondary vehicles or weekend drivers rather than daily transportation.

Liquidity remains good, with steady transaction flow providing reasonable confidence in pricing transparency. The consistent sample size over the trailing twelve months indicates this is an active segment without dramatic seasonality, which works in favor of both buyers seeking to enter and sellers looking to liquidate positions without timing pressure.

The three and five-year base projections hold prices flat at current levels, reflecting the R107's maturation as a collectible rather than appreciation momentum. The bottomed-out status and buy signal suggest that downside risk has been largely exhausted, positioning the $24,500 range as a fair entry point for buyers comfortable with stable rather than appreciating value.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$24,500
  • Annual appr. rate-4.1%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked167
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared167 (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$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$1,470
  • Total annual costUS$6,500

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months93
  • Sell-Through97%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$32,151
  • Avg Mileage at Sale55,570 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$3,900 – US$201,000
  • Total Sales Tracked96

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$90,500

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$34,250

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$28,500

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$35,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$35,750

    Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026

  • US$22,750

    Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026

  • US$20,107

    Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026

  • US$30,000

    Bring a Trailer · 1 Aug 2026

  • US$14,250

    Bring a Trailer · 1 Aug 2026

  • US$12,500

    Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026

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