1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a current market value of $108,098, based on 64 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $25,850 to $263,200. 18 have sold in the past 12 months, and 8 are currently for sale from $44,585 to $251,190. Sold prices are down 3.3% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 64 verified auction sales for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, latest sale Aug 13, 2026. Methodology
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $7,560.
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Recent 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | $179,200 | 23,106 mi |
| Aug 9, 2026 | $60,000 | 61,000 mi |
| Aug 8, 2026 | $102,000 | 8,000 mi |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $54,500 | 99,000 mi |
| Jul 3, 2026 | $83,000 | 55,000 mi |
| May 20, 2026 | $83,333 | 67,000 mi |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $75,000 | 69,000 mi |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $85,000 | 87,000 mi |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $112,000 | 89,000 mi |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $122,000 | 18,000 mi |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $138,000 | 41,000 mi |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $101,000 | 61,000 mi |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $130,000 | 38,000 mi |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $65,500 | 52,000 mi |
| Jan 7, 2026 | $128,000 | 9,000 mi |
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL worth?
The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a market value of approximately $108,098, based on 64 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $25,850 and $263,200.
How many 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL sell per year?
18 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 64 sales in total.
Is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL are down 3.3% 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 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL?
There are currently 8 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL for sale, priced from $44,585 to $251,190. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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