1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Market Value & Price History
The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing has a market value of $1,933,039, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2004 between $836,000 and $1,485,000. No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (14 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale May 16, 2026. Methodology
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Specifications
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The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing left the factory with 212 hp. 1,400 were built, making it a rare car at auction. It carried an original MSRP of $6,820.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1,637,500 EUR | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2026 | $2,012,500 | — | Manual |
| Aug 16, 2025 | $1,650,000 | 9,425 mi | — |
| Jan 18, 2025 | $1,485,000 | 20,807 mi | Manual |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $2,400,000 | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $1,352,500 | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2020 | $1,254,000 | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2018 | $1,193,500 | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2017 | $1,485,000 | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2017 | $1,144,000 | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2012 | $869,000 | — | Manual |
| Aug 20, 2011 | $836,000 | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2007 | $715,000 | 10,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 12, 2005 | $275,000 | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2004 | $308,000 | — | — |
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How much is a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing worth?
A 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is worth approximately $1,933,039, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $836,000 and $1,485,000; the full verified range is $275,000 to $2,400,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
What are the factory specs of the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing?
The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing left the factory with 212 hp. 1,400 were built, making it a rare car at auction. It carried an original MSRP of $6,820. These figures are independently verified. DriveIndex never estimates specs.
How much did a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing cost new?
The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing carried an original MSRP of $6,820. Its DriveIndex market value is $1,933,039. No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is worth about 28244% more than its original MSRP of $6,820, with a DriveIndex market value of $1,933,039. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing sales in total.
Are 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing 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 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. 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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