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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL — market value and price history

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Market Value & Price History

The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a current market value of $83,091, based on 60 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $25,850 to $263,200. 20 have sold in the past 12 months, and 7 are currently for sale from $89,500 to $251,190. Sold prices are up 8.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.

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Market Value
$83,091
Median Sale
$99,000
Price Range
$25,850$263,200
Auction Sales
60
Avg Mileage
46,682
For Sale Now
7
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL For Sale Now (7)

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
44,511 mi · Cars.com ↗
$89,500
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Mileage n/a · Cars.com ↗
$90,035
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Mileage n/a · Cars.com ↗
$90,035
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Mileage n/a · Cars.com ↗
$108,585
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Mileage n/a · Cars.com ↗
$125,085
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
41,794 mi · Cars.com ↗
$137,799
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
885 mi · Cars.com ↗
$251,190
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Recent 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Auction Results

SoldPriceMileage
Jul 3, 2026$83,00055,000 mi
May 20, 2026$83,33367,000 mi
Apr 30, 2026$75,00069,000 mi
Apr 23, 2026$85,00087,000 mi
Apr 16, 2026$112,00089,000 mi
Apr 9, 2026$122,00018,000 mi
Mar 6, 2026$138,00041,000 mi
Mar 2, 2026$101,00061,000 mi
Feb 24, 2026$130,00038,000 mi
Feb 17, 2026$65,50052,000 mi
Jan 7, 2026$128,0009,000 mi
Nov 25, 2025$66,00066,000 mi
Nov 17, 2025$159,00016,000 mi
Sep 8, 2025$142,00054,000 mi
Aug 20, 2025$81,28027,319 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 $83,091, based on 60 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $25,850 and $263,200.

How many 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL sell per year?

20 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 60 sales in total.

Is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL appreciating or depreciating?

Sold prices for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL are up 8.1% 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 7 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL for sale, priced from $89,500 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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