1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed Market Value & Price History
The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed has a current market value of $90,589 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2024 between $65,000 and $110,000. Based on US sales through Jul 21, 2026. 6 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 67.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 9 verified auction sales for the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed, latest sale Aug 6, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed sold for $107,500 in 2026, against $65,000 in 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $107,500 | 4 |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $445,000 | 64 mi | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $110,000 | 56,000 mi | Manual |
| May 2, 2026 | $105,000 | 52,000 mi | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $65,051 | 12,000 mi | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $65,500 | 27,400 mi | Manual |
| Nov 15, 2025 | $65,000 | 89,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $45,250 | 14,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $51,000 | 18,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 16, 2024 | $117,000 | 53,000 mi | Manual |
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed worth?
A 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed is worth approximately $90,589 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 21, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $65,000 and $110,000; the full verified range is $45,250 to $445,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed cost new?
The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed carried an original MSRP of $7,469. Verified examples now trade around $90,589.
How much has the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed is worth about 1113% more than its original MSRP of $7,469, with verified examples now trading around $90,589. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed sell per year?
6 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 9 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed sales in total.
Are 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed sale price is up 67.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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