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Mercedes-Benz SL (W113)

1963–1971

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  • 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

Mercedes-Benz SL

Based on 58 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

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%)
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$670
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,900
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market 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 20
  • US$51,700

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$78,000

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$86,000

    Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026

  • US$60,000

    Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026

  • US$102,000

    Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026

  • US$445,000

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$54,500

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$59,000

    Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026

  • US$45,000

    Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026

  • US$50,500

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026

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