Mercedes-Benz SL (W113)
1963–1971
Lowest price
US$42,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$84,750
Since 2020 · n=58
Highest price
US$445,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
58
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 58 lots

Based on 58 verified auction results
US$84,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-5.5%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -5.5%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$92,005
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$94,742
+13%
Market scores
73
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−US$11,037-13%25 with · 28 without · high confidence
Hardtop included
−US$8,183-10%21 with · 66 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1969
−US$6,741-8%45 with · 41 without · high 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 SL W113 has settled at a median of $84,000 in the US market, down 5.5 percent over the past twelve months, though recent trading patterns and analyst signals suggest the model has bottomed out after its recent correction.
With 29 transactions recorded over the past year out of 58 total sales tracked, the W113 demonstrates moderate liquidity—enough to indicate genuine market interest without the volume needed to guarantee rapid exits. This liquidity profile suits patient collectors and serious enthusiasts rather than traders seeking quick turnarounds.
The W113 occupies the appreciating classic category with a collectibility score of 6 and high desirability despite production of nearly 49,000 units across its production run. The broad production volume means these cars remain accessible to a wide collector base, though condition, specification, and service history continue to drive meaningful value spreads within the market.
Base projections anticipate appreciation to $92,005 over three years and $94,742 over five years, representing 9.5 percent and 12.8 percent total gains respectively. This modest but steady outlook reflects the model's established position in the classic sports car market and its resilience as a fundamentally sound investment vehicle.
The current buy signal and high-confidence bottoming assessment reflect both the recent price correction and the model's demonstrated long-term collecting appeal. For buyers comfortable with the moderate liquidity profile, entry pricing currently offers reasonable value relative to the projected recovery trajectory.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$84,000
- Annual appr. rate-5.5%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked87
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared87 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$670
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,900
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months42
- Sell-Through72%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$94,100
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$42,500 – US$445,000
- Total Sales Tracked58
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$51,700
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
White · Manual
US$78,000
Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026
manual
US$86,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
silver · automatic
US$60,000
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
Dark Green · automatic
US$102,000
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
silver · automatic
US$445,000
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
4-speed manual
US$54,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
white · manual
US$59,000
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
gold · manual
US$45,000
Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026
Signal Red
US$50,500
Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026
Dark Olive · automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.