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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

1954–1957

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  • Lowest price

    £1,105,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £1,202,250

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £1,299,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Based on 2 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

£1,194,030

Market value · recent verified sales

-9.8%

12-month change

Buy

Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -9.8%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

£978,556

-18%

5-Year Forecast

£919,413

-23%

Estimates pool 8 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

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Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Weak

25

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1956

    +£87,115+7%

    4 with · 4 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 300SL Gullwing has declined to a median of £1,194,030 in the UK market, marking a 9.8 percent drop over the past twelve months against a backdrop of broader classic market softness. The current "Bottomed Out" signal suggests the downward cycle may be approaching exhaustion, though with only two transactions tracked in the past year, confidence in directional momentum remains moderate.

Production of approximately 1,400 units over the model's run places it firmly in the Holy Grail collectibility tier, a status supported by its iconic design and motorsport pedigree. Desirability sits at moderate levels despite the car's historical significance, suggesting some bifurcation between headline rarity and current collector appetite.

Liquidity remains extremely constrained, with zero active listings and just two sales in the trailing twelve months. This illiquid market structure means buyers and sellers should expect extended holding periods and patience when either entering or exiting positions.

The base projection suggests continued near-term pressure, with values forecast to decline a further 18 percent over three years to approximately £978,556. Over a five-year horizon, the model is modeled for a cumulative 23 percent decline, implying the market is still processing supply-demand rebalancing despite the iconic nameplate.

Buyers entering at current levels should treat the purchase as a long-holding commitment rather than a near-term trade. The scarcity of recent transactions and zero current inventory indicate that any sale typically commands substantial preparation and marketing effort to locate the right counterparty.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£1,194,030
  • Annual appr. rate-9.8%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked8
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared8 (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)£9,550
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£15,950
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£1,202,250
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range£1,105,000 – £1,299,500
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • €1,299,500

    bonhams · 30 Jan 2026

  • £1,105,000

    Collecting Cars · 23 Jun 2024

Common questions

What is a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £1,194,030, based on 8 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £1,105,000 to £1,299,500.

Is the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -9.8%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwings are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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