1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 Market Value & Price History
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 has a market value of $19,201, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2017 between $15,250 and $28,750. No comparable sale since Jul 25, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 18 verified auction sales for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5, latest sale May 24, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 sold for $20,875 in 2024, against $18,885 in 2021. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,875 | 4 |
| 2021 | $18,885 | 8 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | $68,000 | 54,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $13,000 | 76,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $52,000 | 30,252 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $19,250 | 50,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 23, 2024 | $29,500 | 30,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 13, 2024 | $15,000 | 57,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 14, 2024 | $22,500 | 72,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 15, 2021 | $15,250 | 11,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 1, 2021 | $19,750 | 96,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $19,800 | 22,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $18,020 | 22,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 8, 2021 | $23,500 | 72,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $15,250 | 20,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 1, 2021 | $23,750 | 98,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 22, 2021 | $17,000 | 100,000 mi | Automatic |
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 worth?
A 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 is worth approximately $19,201, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Jul 25, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,250 and $28,750; the full verified range is $12,400 to $68,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 cost new?
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 carried an original MSRP of $13,500. Its DriveIndex market value is $19,201. No comparable sale since Jul 25, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 is worth about 42% more than its original MSRP of $13,500, with a DriveIndex market value of $19,201. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Jul 25, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 18 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 sales in total.
Are 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5?
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