1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Market Value & Price History
The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a current market value of $81,916, based on 65 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $43,550 to $255,000. 29 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are down 9.7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 65 verified auction sales for the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, latest sale Aug 11, 2026. Methodology
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $7,335.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | $86,000 | 51,000 mi |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $59,000 | 62,000 mi |
| Jul 25, 2026 | $81,000 | 100,000 mi |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $86,000 | 67,000 mi |
| Jun 21, 2026 | $118,000 | 33,000 mi |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $133,000 | 585 mi |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $110,000 | 21,000 mi |
| Apr 18, 2026 | $73,700 | — |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $79,000 | 6,400 mi |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $155,000 | 65,000 mi |
| Mar 7, 2026 | $145,600 | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $79,000 | 6,400 mi |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $85,250 | 50,979 mi |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 201,250 EUR | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $62,700 | 66,199 mi |
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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL worth?
The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a market value of approximately $81,916, based on 65 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $43,550 and $255,000.
How many 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL sell per year?
29 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 69 sales in total.
Is the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL are down 9.7% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL on DriveIndex.
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