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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

1971–1989

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  • Lowest price

    $9,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $31,750

    Since 2020 · n=16

  • Highest price

    $103,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    16

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 16 lots

Mercedes-Benz SL

Based on 16 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

$37,875

Market value · recent verified sales

+25.2%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 25.2% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

3/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

$62,835

+66%

5-Year Forecast

$74,424

+96%

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Market scores

36

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    +$15,572+49%

    67 with · 180 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1986

    −$11,356-36%

    129 with · 111 without · high confidence

  • Hardtop included

    −$3,579-11%

    79 with · 168 without · high confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    −$3,230-10%

    3 with · 143 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Mercedes-Benz SL R107 in the Australian market is trading at a median of AUD $37,875, up 25.2% over the past twelve months—a substantial one-year gain that signals genuine appreciation momentum. The HOLD rating reflects confidence in the upward trajectory, though trading volume remains tight with only four transactions recorded in the past year.

Liquidity is thin in this segment, with just 16 total sales tracked across the dataset and zero active listings at present. For buyers seeking entry, this scarcity may present an advantage; for sellers, limited competition can slow transaction timelines. The modest trading sample size means individual sales carry proportionally greater weight in price discovery.

The R107 generation spans 237,287 production units globally, placing it among the more common classic Mercedes platforms. It carries a "Modest Demand" collectibility score and sits classified as a stable modern classic—a positioning that reflects steady but not explosive buyer interest. Desirability remains low relative to earlier, more iconic SL variants, which shapes both the market's risk profile and its longer-term upside.

The base projection suggests median values reaching AUD $62,835 within three years (65.9% appreciation) and AUD $74,424 within five years (96.5% total appreciation). This outlook assumes continued incremental demand as the model ages and survivor examples become scarcer, though growth rates may moderate if broader classic-car sentiment softens or supply pressures ease.

Typical mileage data for transacted examples is not available in this sample, limiting insight into the condition profiles driving recent sales. Buyers evaluating individual cars should focus on service history and mechanical soundness, as cosmetic work alone rarely justifies premium positioning in this segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$37,875
  • Annual appr. rate+25.2%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked333
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared333 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 3 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months4
  • Sell-Through25%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$35,991
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range$9,000 – $103,500
  • Total Sales Tracked16

Recent sales

Showing latest 16
  • $29,000

    Collecting Cars · 5 Aug 2026

  • $30,000

    Collecting Cars · 9 Jun 2026

  • $45,750

    Collecting Cars · 11 Feb 2026

  • $68,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Dec 2025

  • $33,250

    Collecting Cars · 29 Jul 2025

  • $103,500

    Collecting Cars · 14 Jul 2025

  • $30,250

    Collecting Cars · 22 Jan 2025

  • $28,750

    Collecting Cars · 13 Dec 2024

  • $40,750

    Collecting Cars · 7 Nov 2024

  • $9,600

    Collecting Cars · 24 Oct 2024

Common questions

What is a Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $37,875, based on 4 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from $9,000 to $103,500.

Is the Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved +25.2%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)s are for sale right now?

We track 3 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.