1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Market Value & Price History
The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster has a current market value of $1,927,875 as of Sep 19, 2026, based on 17 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of all verified sales between $935,000 and $1,820,000. 3 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 17 verified auction sales for the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (10 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Aug 14, 2026. Value as of Sep 19, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $1,985,000 | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 800,000 GBP | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2026 | $1,870,000 | — | Manual |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1,187,500 | — | Manual |
| Mar 3, 2023 | $1,215,000 | 30,040 mi | — |
| Oct 14, 2022 | $1,820,000 | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2021 | $1,130,000 | 49,145 mi | — |
| Jan 17, 2020 | $775,000 | — | Manual |
| Aug 24, 2018 | $1,297,500 | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 1,416,000 EUR | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 953,600 EUR | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 1,115,600 EUR | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 716,800 GBP | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2013 | $935,000 | 31,069 mi | — |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 643,288 EUR | 11,185 mi | — |
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1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster worth?
A 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is worth approximately $1,927,875 as of Sep 19, 2026, based on 17 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Half of all verified sales fall between $935,000 and $1,820,000; the full verified range is $577,500 to $1,985,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster cost new?
The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster carried an original MSRP of $10,950. Verified examples now trade around $1,927,875.
How many 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 17 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster sales in total.
Is the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster going up or down in value?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster on DriveIndex.
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