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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

1957–1963

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  • Lowest price

    US$22,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$1,388,750

    Since 2020 · n=10

  • Highest price

    US$1,540,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    10

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 10 lots

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Based on 10 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

US$1,468,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+2.2%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (+2.2%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$1,633,970

+11%

5-Year Forecast

US$1,691,394

+15%

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Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1960

    +US$62,866+4%

    5 with · 5 without · med 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 Roadster holds a median price of US$1,468,000 in the current market, up 2.2 percent over the past twelve months. The modest appreciation signal suggests a consolidation phase rather than momentum, supported by a medium-confidence outlook reflecting the thin transaction environment.

Liquidity remains constrained, with only four sales tracked over the past year and ten total sales in the dataset. This sparse activity means buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing timelines and limited comparable data points for price discovery.

The 300SL Roadster represents a genuinely rare production car, with 1,858 units built across the model line. Its highly collectible status stems from design significance and historical importance, though current desirability is rated as moderate—suggesting interest remains strong among enthusiasts but lacks the speculative energy driving some competing marques.

Cars in active circulation average 20,000 miles, indicating examples tend to be well-preserved garage-kept vehicles rather than driven specimens. This condition profile aligns with the car's collectible tier and supports the stable pricing environment observed over the past year.

The three-year base projection suggests appreciation to US$1,633,970, representing 11.3 percent cumulative growth, with five-year appreciation of 15.2 percent to US$1,691,394. These forecasts reflect steady demand from a devoted but limited buyer pool, with no major market disruption anticipated.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$1,468,000
  • Annual appr. rate+2.2%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked11
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared11 (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)US$11,730
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$20,310
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months5
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$1,201,475
  • Avg Mileage at Sale20,000 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$22,250 – US$1,540,000
  • Total Sales Tracked10

Recent sales

Showing latest 10
  • US$1,511,000

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026

  • US$22,250

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026

  • US$1,451,000

    Bring a Trailer · 18 May 2026

  • US$945,500

    bonhams · 23 Jan 2026

  • US$1,540,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$1,485,000

    mecum · 16 Aug 2025

  • US$1,237,500

    mecum · 17 Aug 2024

  • US$1,402,500

    mecum · 14 Jan 2024

  • US$1,045,000

    mecum · 15 Jan 2023

  • US$1,375,000

    mecum · 16 Jan 2022

Common questions

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

The current United States market median is US$1,468,000, based on 4 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$22,250 to US$1,540,000.

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

Over the last 12 months its United States median moved +2.2%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadsters 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.