1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a current market value of $16,034, based on 23 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,530 to $93,500. 13 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are up 6.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 23 verified auction sales for the 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL, latest sale Aug 13, 2026. Methodology
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $26,500.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | $19,138 | 31,000 mi |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $13,750 | 75,000 mi |
| Jul 8, 2026 | $13,500 | 80,000 mi |
| Jun 27, 2026 | $17,600 | — |
| May 1, 2026 | $10,530 | 35,000 mi |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $12,650 | — |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $13,500 | 122,000 mi |
| Mar 28, 2026 | $18,000 | 36,000 mi |
| Mar 8, 2026 | $14,000 | 50,000 mi |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $15,000 | 112,200 mi |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $18,700 | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | $20,250 | 19,000 mi |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $24,200 | — |
| Aug 17, 2025 | $13,400 | 154,000 mi |
| Feb 15, 2025 | $14,000 | 121,421 mi |
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL worth?
The 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a market value of approximately $16,034, based on 23 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,530 and $93,500.
How many 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL sell per year?
13 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 23 sales in total.
Is the 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL are up 6.2% 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 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL on DriveIndex.
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