Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
1954–1957
Lowest price
US$1,485,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$1,650,000
Since 2020 · n=6
Highest price
US$2,640,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
6
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 6 lots
Based on 6 verified auction results
US$1,550,000
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
US$1,270,288
-18%
5-Year Forecast
US$1,193,514
-23%
Estimates based on 6 verified United States sales.
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Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Weak
25
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1956
+US$120,382+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 median is trading at US$1,550,000 in the US market, down 9.8 percent over the past twelve months, though recent signals suggest the model may be bottoming out after a period of softness.
With just six transactions tracked over the past year, liquidity remains thin for this segment, making price discovery dependent on infrequent sales and limiting execution opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
The 300SL Gullwing holds Holy Grail status among collectors, underpinned by 1,400 production units and its iconic design and engineering legacy. Desirability registers as moderate in the current market environment, which partially explains the recent price erosion relative to the model's historical stature.
The base-case projection suggests further decline ahead, with values expected to reach approximately US$1,270,288 over three years and US$1,193,514 by year five, representing cumulative losses of 18 and 23 percent respectively from current levels.
Despite the downward trajectory, the combination of bottoming-out market signals and a buy recommendation indicates positioned collectors may find value at present pricing, though the thin transaction volume means careful dealer and auction-house selection remains essential for achieving fair market results.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$1,550,000
- 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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$12,400
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$20,980
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through17%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$1,835,000
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$1,485,000 – US$2,640,000
- Total Sales Tracked6
Recent sales
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What is a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$1,550,000, based on 6 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$1,485,000 to US$2,640,000.
Is the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States 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.