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Mercedes-Benz 450SL: market value and price history

Mercedes-Benz 450SL Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a market value of $12,731 to $26,213 depending on year and condition, based on 268 verified auction sales across 9 model years (1972–1980). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $117,600, with 62 sold in the past 12 months. 18 are listed for sale.

Value Range
$12,731 to $26,213
Median Sale
$15,900
Auction Sales
268
Model Years
9
For Sale
18
Last checked Sep 29, 2026
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Mercedes-Benz 450SL Value by Year

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
40 auction sales · 1 for sale
$18,602
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
58 auction sales · 4 for sale
$17,896
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
42 auction sales · 3 for sale
$19,911
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
29 auction sales · 1 for sale
$17,225
1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
17 auction sales · 2 for sale
$26,213
1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
10 auction sales · 1 for sale
$16,881
1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
26 auction sales · 1 for sale
$13,303
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
41 auction sales · 5 for sale
$14,446
1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
5 auction sales
$12,731No sale since Feb 2024

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Recent Mercedes-Benz 450SL Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Sep 25, 20261978$19,25077,000 mi
Sep 16, 20261976$27,000103,000 mi
Sep 15, 20261974$10,350—
Sep 15, 20261979$12,650—
Sep 13, 20261979$34,00021,000 mi
Sep 11, 20261973$15,000229,000 mi
Sep 10, 20261978$18,00064,000 mi
Sep 9, 20261978$35,50072,000 mi
Sep 4, 20261974$11,86086,000 mi
Sep 3, 20261980$41,00069,000 mi
Aug 31, 20261977$24,00151,000 mi
Aug 28, 20261977$10,26970,100 mi

Mercedes-Benz 450SL: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mercedes-Benz 450SL worth?

Mercedes-Benz 450SL market values range from $12,731 to $26,213 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $117,600. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Mercedes-Benz 450SL year is best?

There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 450SL year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz 450SL best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.

How many Mercedes-Benz 450SL sell per year?

62 Mercedes-Benz 450SL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 268 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 450SL?

DriveIndex lists 18 Mercedes-Benz 450SL for sale (last checked Sep 29, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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