1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Market Value & Price History
The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL has a current market value of $19,198 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 124 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2003 between $12,960 and $24,000. Based on US sales through Sep 22, 2026. 14 have sold in the past 12 months, and 9 are listed for sale from $10,995 to $25,000. The median sale price is up 49% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 124 verified auction sales for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL (121 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Price History
The median 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL sold for $19,625 in 2026, against $12,100 in 2014. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,625 | 12 |
| 2025 | $14,715 | 14 |
| 2024 | $19,250 | 14 |
| 2023 | $14,300 | 4 |
| 2022 | $22,500 | 16 |
| 2021 | $21,525 | 14 |
| 2020 | $15,725 | 10 |
| 2019 | $16,250 | 7 |
| 2018 | $11,000 | 5 |
| 2017 | $14,025 | 4 |
| 2016 | $14,372 | 4 |
| 2015 | $14,850 | 4 |
| 2014 | $12,100 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | $16,300 | 56,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $28,875 | 16,795 mi | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $12,000 | 39,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $44,800 | 7,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2026 | $22,000 | 125,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 26, 2026 | $10,500 | 84,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 3, 2026 | $13,375 | 111,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 13, 2026 | $28,600 | 13,548 mi | Automatic |
| May 11, 2026 | $17,250 | 47,000 mi | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $24,750 | 20,700 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $11,000 | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2026 | $26,400 | 11,352 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 24, 2025 | $24,500 | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $22,500 | 38,000 mi | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $14,500 | 21,000 mi | — |
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Mercedes-Benz 380SL by Year
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How much is a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL worth?
A 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is worth approximately $19,198 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 124 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 22, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,960 and $24,000; the full verified range is $10,000 to $51,501. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL cost new?
The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL carried an original MSRP of $42,730. Verified examples now trade around $19,198.
How much has the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL depreciated?
The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is worth about 55% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $42,730, and verified examples now trade around $19,198. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL sell per year?
14 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 124 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL sales in total.
Are 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL sale price is up 49% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL?
DriveIndex lists 9 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL for sale, priced from $10,995 to $25,000 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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