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1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL: market value and price history

1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Market Value & Price History

The 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL has a market value of $18,298, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 5 verified USD sales between $10,500 and $30,000. No sale since Jan 11, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.

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Market Value
$18,298
No sale since Jan 2026
Median Sale
$19,100
Price Range
$10,500 – $30,000
Auction Sales
8
Avg Mileage
55,250
Original MSRP
$21,500

Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL (5 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Jan 11, 2026. Methodology

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Recent 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Auction Results

SoldPriceMileageGearbox
Jan 11, 2026$19,10071,000 miAutomatic
Nov 18, 2025$10,50073,000 miAutomatic
Sep 28, 202531,304 EUR84,316 mi—
Nov 18, 2022$26,500——
Mar 18, 202229,000 EUR—Automatic
Jun 21, 2021$18,25052,000 miAutomatic
Feb 1, 2021$30,00025,000 miAutomatic
Apr 16, 200713,866 EUR——

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1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL worth?

A 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL is worth approximately $18,298, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Jan 11, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 5 verified USD sales fall between $10,500 and $30,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.

How much did a 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL cost new?

The 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL carried an original MSRP of $21,500. Its DriveIndex market value is $18,298. No sale since Jan 11, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How much has the 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL depreciated?

The 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL is worth about 15% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $21,500, and its DriveIndex market value is $18,298. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Jan 11, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How many 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL sell per year?

2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 8 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL sales in total.

Are 1976 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 1976 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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