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Mercedes-Benz 380SL: market value and price history

Mercedes-Benz 380SL Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz 380SL has a market value of $14,592 to $20,735 depending on year and condition, based on 194 verified auction sales across 5 model years (1981–1985). Individual examples have sold from $4,400 to $57,000, with 36 sold in the past 12 months. 51 are listed for sale.

Value Range
$14,592 to $20,735
Median Sale
$14,300
Auction Sales
194
Model Years
5
For Sale
51
Last checked Sep 29, 2026
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Mercedes-Benz 380SL Value by Year

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
63 auction sales · 9 for sale
$19,949
1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
43 auction sales · 10 for sale
$14,592
1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
39 auction sales · 12 for sale
$20,735
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
33 auction sales · 11 for sale
$17,360
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
16 auction sales · 9 for sale
$15,578

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Recent Mercedes-Benz 380SL Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Sep 22, 20261985$16,30056,000 mi
Sep 3, 20261985$28,87516,795 mi
Aug 21, 20261984$14,300141,945 mi
Aug 19, 20261985$12,00039,000 mi
Aug 14, 20261985$44,8007,000 mi
Aug 12, 20261982$20,00037,000 mi
Aug 1, 20261984$14,25063,000 mi
Jul 25, 20261985$22,000125,000 mi
Jul 17, 20261984$10,000198,200 mi
Jun 26, 20261985$10,50084,000 mi
Jun 24, 20261981$13,00060,000 mi
Jun 21, 20261983$24,00031,000 mi

Mercedes-Benz 380SL: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mercedes-Benz 380SL worth?

Mercedes-Benz 380SL market values range from $14,592 to $20,735 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $4,400 to $57,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Mercedes-Benz 380SL year is best?

There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 380SL year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz 380SL 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 380SL sell per year?

36 Mercedes-Benz 380SL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 194 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 380SL?

DriveIndex lists 51 Mercedes-Benz 380SL for sale (last checked Sep 29, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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