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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL: market value and price history

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Market Value & Price History

The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL has a market value of $19,500, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 7 verified USD sales between $10,350 and $24,640. No sale since Sep 29, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.

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Market Value
$19,500
No sale since Sep 2025
Median Sale
$15,000
Price Range
$10,350 – $24,640
Auction Sales
7
Avg Mileage
97,143
Original MSRP
$16,500

Data: DriveIndex. 7 verified auction sales for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL, latest sale Sep 29, 2025. Methodology

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Recent 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Auction Results

SoldPriceMileageGearbox
Sep 29, 2025$19,75025,000 miAutomatic
Aug 15, 2025$24,64088,000 miAutomatic
Jul 18, 2025$12,500104,000 miAutomatic
Aug 27, 2024$12,000103,000 miAutomatic
Aug 4, 2023$15,00079,000 miAutomatic
Apr 9, 2023$24,000102,000 miAutomatic
Jun 17, 2022$10,350179,000 miAutomatic

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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL worth?

A 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL is worth approximately $19,500, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Sep 29, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 7 verified USD sales fall between $10,350 and $24,640. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.

How much did a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL cost new?

The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL carried an original MSRP of $16,500. Its DriveIndex market value is $19,500. No sale since Sep 29, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How much has the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL depreciated?

It hasn't depreciated. The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL is worth about 18% more than its original MSRP of $16,500, with a DriveIndex market value of $19,500. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Sep 29, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How many 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL sell per year?

DriveIndex has tracked 7 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL sales at auction.

Are 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 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 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.

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