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 W113 Mercedes-Benz SL is trading at a US$84,000 median in the US market, down 5.5 percent over the past year—a pullback that reflects the recent softening across the classic roadster segment rather than any fundamental loss of appeal. With 29 sales tracked over the last twelve months, the car appears to have bottomed out, and the pricing signal has shifted to BUY with high confidence.
Production of the W113 reached 48,912 units across its generation, a relatively healthy output that keeps it accessible but not oversaturated. The model carries a collectibility score of 6 and remains classified as an appreciating classic, supported by consistent collector interest and strong desirability metrics despite the recent year-over-year decline.
Moderate liquidity characterizes the market, with 58 total sales tracked across the dataset providing a reasonable sample for valuation work. The tight active-listing count suggests modest competition among sellers at present, which may support negotiating room for motivated buyers during this pullback.
The three-year outlook calls for appreciation to US$92,005, representing a 9.5 percent gain from current levels, while the five-year base case reaches US$94,742—a cumulative 12.8 percent advance. This recovery trajectory reflects the W113's steady position in the classic-roadster market and the typical pattern of price stabilization following recent weakness.
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 tracked89
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared89 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$670
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,900
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months42
- Sell-Through72%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- 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.
