Mercedes-Benz 280SL Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a market value of $12,880 to $132,758 depending on year and condition, based on 863 verified auction sales across 13 model years (1967–1985). Individual examples have sold from $10,100 to $445,000, with 109 sold in the past 12 months. 63 are listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz 280SL Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 280SL Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 1971 | $113,000 | 80,000 mi |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 1985 | $16,500 | 82,000 mi |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 1969 | $59,000 | 37,000 mi |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1971 | $238,000 | 940 mi |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1985 | $25,500 | — |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1968 | 70,328 EUR | — |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1968 | $39,888 | 25,476 mi |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1969 | $75,000 | 1,300 mi |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1970 | $62,000 | 40,000 mi |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1970 | $41,000 | 97,000 mi |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1970 | $90,000 | 73,000 mi |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1971 | $92,500 | 41,000 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 280SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 280SL worth?
Mercedes-Benz 280SL market values range from $12,880 to $132,758 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,100 to $445,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 280SL year is best?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 280SL year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz 280SL best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.
How many Mercedes-Benz 280SL sell per year?
109 Mercedes-Benz 280SL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 863 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 280SL?
DriveIndex lists 63 Mercedes-Benz 280SL for sale (last checked Nov 14, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.