1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL has a current market value of $15,573, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $11,500 to $30,000. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is currently for sale from $29,900 to $29,900. Sold prices are down 6.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL, latest sale Jun 24, 2026. Methodology
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $39,000.
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Recent 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | $13,000 | 60,000 mi |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $30,000 | 9,000 mi |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $13,270 | 87,055 mi |
| Aug 24, 2025 | $18,000 | 43,000 mi |
| Aug 10, 2025 | $12,500 | 88,000 mi |
| May 1, 2025 | $15,000 | 56,000 mi |
| Apr 27, 2025 | $11,500 | 76,000 mi |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $14,125 | 72,000 mi |
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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL worth?
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL has a market value of approximately $15,573, based on 8 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $11,500 and $30,000.
How many 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 8 sales in total.
Is the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL are down 6.1% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL?
There is currently 1 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL for sale, priced from $29,900 to $29,900. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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