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Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9

1975–1981

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  • Lowest price

    US$31,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$36,500

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    US$42,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9

Based on 2 verified auction results

No signal yet

US$32,830

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 5 verified sales across Australia, United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 is currently trading at a median of US$32,830 in the US market, though with only two recorded sales in the trailing twelve months, price signals remain thin and trend direction cannot be reliably established.

This model ranks as highly collectible within its class, reflecting the appeal of its 6.9-liter V8 engine and substantial road presence from an era of uncompromising Mercedes engineering. The 7,380 units produced establish it as a rare but not extremely scarce offering, and condition and originality tend to matter significantly to the committed collector base.

Market liquidity is notably constrained, with just two transactions tracked over the full year and no active listings currently. For buyers and sellers alike, this means pricing discovery is difficult and transaction timelines can extend considerably.

The absence of mileage data and current inventory makes it difficult to gauge condition norms or near-term direction for the model. Further sales activity over the coming quarters will be essential to clarifying whether current valuations represent a stable floor or a transitional moment in the market.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$32,830
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked5
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared5 (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$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$36,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$31,000 – US$42,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • US$31,000

    Bring a Trailer · 23 Jul 2026

  • US$42,000

    Bring a Trailer · 14 May 2026

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