1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Market Value & Price History
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC has a current market value of $16,062 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2019 between $12,000 and $23,500. Based on US sales through Oct 5, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $19,750.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, latest sale Oct 5, 2026. Value as of Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 6, 2026
Recent 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | $38,000 | 65,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $13,000 | 64,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $12,000 | 30,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 7, 2023 | $11,000 | 219,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 25, 2022 | $12,100 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 21, 2021 | $31,275 | 65,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 21, 2020 | $17,777 | — | Automatic |
| May 13, 2020 | $10,500 | 86,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $13,000 | 70,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $23,500 | 39,000 mi | Automatic |
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC worth?
A 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC is worth approximately $16,062 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 5, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,000 and $23,500; the full verified range is $10,500 to $38,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC cost new?
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC carried an original MSRP of $23,700. Verified examples now trade around $16,062.
How much has the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC depreciated?
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC is worth about 32% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $23,700, and verified examples now trade around $16,062. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 10 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC sales in total.
Are 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 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 450SLC. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC?
DriveIndex lists 1 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC for sale, priced from $19,750 to $19,750 (last checked Oct 6, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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