1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Market Value & Price History
The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a current market value of $70,200, based on 71 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $22,000 to $270,000. 30 have sold in the past 12 months, and 4 are currently for sale from $54,585 to $154,990. Sold prices are up 7.3% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 71 verified auction sales for the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, latest sale Aug 12, 2026. Methodology
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $7,200.
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Recent 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $78,000 | 96,000 mi |
| Aug 2, 2026 | $45,000 | 69,000 mi |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $98,500 | 73,000 mi |
| Jul 11, 2026 | $52,500 | 73,000 mi |
| Jul 7, 2026 | $54,000 | 39,000 mi |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $92,280 | 75,000 mi |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $86,000 | 6,000 mi |
| May 15, 2026 | $72,500 | 42,000 mi |
| May 13, 2026 | $74,000 | 71,000 mi |
| May 10, 2026 | $51,700 | 49,514 mi |
| May 7, 2026 | $72,500 | 28,000 mi |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 55,200 GBP | 35,000 mi |
| Apr 14, 2026 | $80,000 | 42,000 mi |
| Mar 22, 2026 | $82,000 | 55,000 mi |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $117,600 | 72,294 mi |
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL worth?
The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a market value of approximately $70,200, based on 71 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $22,000 and $270,000.
How many 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL sell per year?
30 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 76 sales in total.
Is the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL are up 7.3% 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 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL?
There are currently 4 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL for sale, priced from $54,585 to $154,990. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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