1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a current market value of $15,500 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 1 verified auction sale tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jun 23, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale from $12,195 to $23,495.
Data: DriveIndex. 1 verified auction sale for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, latest sale Jun 23, 2026. Value as of Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 6, 2026
Recent 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | $15,500 | 112,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL worth?
A 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is worth approximately $15,500 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 1 verified auction sale tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jun 23, 2026. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car around that figure.
How much did a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL cost new?
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL carried an original MSRP of $27,000. Verified examples now trade around $15,500.
How much has the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL depreciated?
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is worth about 43% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $27,000, and verified examples now trade around $15,500. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 1 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL sale in total.
Are 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL?
DriveIndex lists 2 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL for sale, priced from $12,195 to $23,495 (last checked Oct 6, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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