1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 has a current market value of $24,209 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2010 between $23,500 and $42,500. Based on US sales through Sep 3, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $2,777.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 verified auction sales for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9, latest sale Sep 3, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Recent 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | $21,000 | 116,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $40,000 | 46,000 mi | — |
| Mar 29, 2024 | $25,500 | 200,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $12,350 | 172,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 2, 2023 | $34,500 | 45,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 17, 2022 | $42,500 | 81,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 8, 2021 | $61,000 | 37,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 24, 2018 | $156,750 | 19,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 22, 2016 | $23,500 | 86,000 mi | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | $39,050 | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2010 | $15,488 | — | Automatic |
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Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 by Year
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How much is a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 worth?
A 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 is worth approximately $24,209 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 3, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $23,500 and $42,500; the full verified range is $12,350 to $156,750. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 cost new?
The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 carried an original MSRP of $49,000. Verified examples now trade around $24,209.
How much has the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 depreciated?
The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 is worth about 51% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $49,000, and verified examples now trade around $24,209. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 11 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 sales in total.
Are 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 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 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9. 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 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9?
DriveIndex lists 1 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 for sale, priced from $2,777 to $2,777 (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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