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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing: market value and price history

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing has a market value of $1,564,946 to $1,933,039 depending on year and condition, based on 162 verified auction sales across 3 model years (1955–1957). Individual examples have sold from $189,000 to $3,410,000, with 13 sold in the past 12 months. 2 are listed for sale.

Value Range
$1,564,946 to $1,933,039
Median Sale
$1,300,000
Auction Sales
162
Model Years
3
For Sale
2
Last checked Nov 14, 2026
162 auction results →2 for sale →Best year to buy →

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Value by Year

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
16 auction sales · 1 for sale
$1,933,039No comparable sale since Mar 2026
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
47 auction sales
$1,564,946No comparable sale since May 2026
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
99 auction sales · 1 for sale
$1,880,804

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Recent Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Oct 31, 20261955$1,930,00017,757 mi
Oct 29, 20261955$1,710,0009,942 mi
Oct 25, 202619551,624,800 EUR—
Sep 19, 20261955$1,600,00041,000 mi
Aug 14, 20261955$2,975,000—
Aug 13, 20261955$1,700,00051,198 mi
Aug 13, 20261955$1,644,000—
Aug 13, 20261955$1,820,000—
May 16, 202619571,637,500 EUR—
May 8, 20261956$1,550,00085,000 mi
Mar 7, 20261957$2,012,500—
Jan 30, 202619551,299,500 EUR—

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing worth?

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing market values range from $1,564,946 to $1,933,039 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $189,000 to $3,410,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing year is best?

There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.

How many Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing sell per year?

13 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 162 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing?

DriveIndex lists 2 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing for sale (last checked Nov 14, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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