Best Mercedes-Benz 230SL Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 230SL year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 231 verified sales, the 1964 is the most affordable at $34,032. The 1966 trades most often (58 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 5 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 20, 2026. Methodology
Mercedes-Benz 230SL Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 230SL | $59,150No sale since Dec 2025 | — | 55 | — |
| 1966 230SL | $72,410 | — | 58 | — |
| 1965 230SL | $48,297 | — | 58 | — |
| 1964 230SL | $34,032 | — | 50 | — |
| 1963 230SL | $43,573No sale since Oct 2024 | — | 10 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Mercedes-Benz 230SL Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz 230SL year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 230SL year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 231 verified sales, the 1964 is the most affordable at $34,032. The 1966 trades most often (58 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Mercedes-Benz 230SL year is the cheapest?
The 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $34,032. The most valuable is the 1966, at $72,410.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 230SL worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz 230SL is worth from $34,032 to $72,410 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Mercedes-Benz 230SL year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.