1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a current market value of $12,605, based on 14 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,000 to $67,200. 7 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are down 13.7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 14 verified auction sales for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL, latest sale Aug 18, 2026. Methodology
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $21,945.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | $10,250 | 68,000 mi |
| Jul 18, 2026 | $21,250 | 49,000 mi |
| Jul 10, 2026 | $24,000 | 55,000 mi |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $12,750 | 100,000 mi |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $11,500 | 49,000 mi |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $18,250 | 49,200 mi |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $12,528 | 60,000 mi |
| Jun 22, 2025 | $20,001 | 26,000 mi |
| May 14, 2025 | $10,000 | 90,000 mi |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $19,250 | 65,000 mi |
| Sep 29, 2024 | $10,300 | 63,000 mi |
| Jan 26, 2023 | $67,200 | 12,201 mi |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $15,400 | — |
| Sep 1, 2016 | $17,050 | — |
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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL worth?
The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a market value of approximately $12,605, based on 14 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,000 and $67,200.
How many 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL sell per year?
7 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 14 sales in total.
Is the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL are down 13.7% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL on DriveIndex.
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