1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Market Value & Price History
The 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster has a current market value of $1,550,813 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 21 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2004 between $951,500 and $1,550,000. Based on US sales through Jul 21, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at auction.
Data: DriveIndex. 21 verified auction sales for the 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (15 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 15, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1,220,000 EUR | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $1,511,000 | 55,000 mi | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 1,355,000 EUR | 746 mi | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $1,831,000 | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $1,325,000 | 46,500 mi | — |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 1,045,400 GBP | 36,000 mi | — |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 1,800,000 GBP | — | Manual |
| Mar 3, 2023 | $1,792,500 | — | Manual |
| Aug 20, 2022 | $1,550,000 | — | Manual |
| Aug 19, 2022 | $1,572,500 | — | Manual |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $1,380,000 | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2022 | $1,545,000 | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2018 | $1,540,000 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2014 | $1,127,500 | 99,175 mi | — |
| May 25, 2013 | 1,114,400 EUR | 21,127 mi | — |
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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster by Year
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How much is a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster worth?
A 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is worth approximately $1,550,813 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 21 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 21, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $951,500 and $1,550,000; the full verified range is $228,250 to $1,831,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster cost new?
The 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster carried an original MSRP of $11,500. Verified examples now trade around $1,550,813.
How much has the 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is worth about 13385% more than its original MSRP of $11,500, with verified examples now trading around $1,550,813. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 21 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster sales in total.
Are 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 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 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. 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 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster?
DriveIndex lists 1 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster for sale at auction (last checked Nov 4, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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