Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
1957–1963
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

Based on 10 verified auction results
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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$11,730
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$20,310
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 10US$1,511,000
Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026
US$22,250
Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026
20,000 mi
Signal Red · automatic
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
Medium Blue · Manual
US$1,485,000
mecum · 16 Aug 2025
Anthracite · Manual
US$1,237,500
mecum · 17 Aug 2024
Ivory · Manual
US$1,402,500
mecum · 14 Jan 2024
Graphite Gray · Manual
US$1,045,000
mecum · 15 Jan 2023
Fire Engine Red · Manual
US$1,375,000
mecum · 16 Jan 2022
Silver Gray
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.