1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe Market Value & Price History
The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe has a market value of $1,451,750, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2002 between $1,045,000 and $1,462,500. No sale since Mar 6, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 16 verified auction sales for the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe (10 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Mar 6, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1,462,500 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 1,326,875 EUR | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $1,345,000 | 40,389 mi | — |
| May 22, 2025 | 1,298,750 EUR | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1,445,000 GBP | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2022 | $1,600,000 | — | Manual |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 1,073,750 EUR | 11,731 mi | — |
| Aug 24, 2018 | $1,380,000 | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2018 | $1,155,000 | — | Manual |
| Mar 10, 2017 | $1,358,500 | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2016 | $1,045,000 | — | — |
| May 10, 2014 | 812,000 EUR | 311 mi | — |
| Jan 21, 2012 | $2,200,000 | 4,149 mi | Manual |
| Oct 28, 2009 | 462,000 GBP | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2008 | $605,000 | — | Manual |
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1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe worth?
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe is worth approximately $1,451,750, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Mar 6, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $1,045,000 and $1,462,500; the full verified range is $209,000 to $2,200,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe cost new?
The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe carried an original MSRP of $6,940. Its DriveIndex market value is $1,451,750. No sale since Mar 6, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe is worth about 20819% more than its original MSRP of $6,940, with a DriveIndex market value of $1,451,750. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Mar 6, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 16 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe sales in total.
Are 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe 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 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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