Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
1971–1989
Lowest price
US$3,900
Since 2020
Median price
US$22,875
Since 2020 · n=116
Highest price
US$201,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
116
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 116 lots

Based on 116 verified auction results
US$24,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-4.1%
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 -4.1%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
3/10
Modest Demand
3-Year Forecast
US$24,500
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$24,500
+0%
Market scores
80
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Limited-slip diff
+US$13,302+58%40 with · 145 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1986
−US$8,557-37%103 with · 77 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
−US$2,794-12%3 with · 95 without · low confidence
Hardtop included
−US$1,212-5%49 with · 136 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. 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 R107 has stabilized at a US$24,500 median in the US market, down 4.1 percent over the past twelve months but now showing signs of having found a floor. With 56 tracked sales in that period and 116 total transactions in the dataset, the model demonstrates solid liquidity that favors both buyers and sellers seeking reasonable execution.
Production volume of 237,287 units across the generation's long run means these cars remain accessible, though the "Very High" desirability score reflects strong collector interest in what many regard as the definitive front-engine Mercedes roadster. Classification as a stable modern classic suggests the market has settled into a holding pattern rather than viewing the R107 as a speculative play or a fading asset.
The typical transaction involves examples carrying around 55,400 miles, reflecting the model's role as a weekend driver and touring car in the collector space rather than a miles-exempt show piece. This mileage profile aligns with genuine use rather than garage queens, which has become the norm for this generation.
The current "Buy" signal and "Bottomed Out" status assessment suggests the downward pressure of recent years has exhausted itself. Base-case projections hold the US$24,500 level flat through both the three and five-year horizons, implying stabilization rather than recovery or further deterioration.
Three active listings at this time represent a modest supply, consistent with "Good" liquidity characterization. The confidence rating of "high" reflects the sufficient sample size and clear directional signal, though the flat outlook reflects a market that has priced in full reality for the model rather than expecting material appreciation.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$24,500
- Annual appr. rate-4.1%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked197
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared197 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$1,470
- Total annual costUS$6,500
For sale now · 5 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings3
- Sales Last 12 Months113
- Sell-Through97%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings3
- Avg Sale PriceUS$29,898
- Avg Mileage at Sale55,407 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$3,900 – US$201,000
- Total Sales Tracked116
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$10,000
Bring a Trailer · 21 Aug 2026
Smoke Silver Metallic · automatic
US$16,750
Bring a Trailer · 20 Aug 2026
Arctic White · automatic
US$15,000
Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026
Astral Silver Metallic · automatic
US$17,369
Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026
Signal Red · automatic
US$6,350
Bring a Trailer · 17 Aug 2026
Light Ivory · automatic
US$18,000
Bring a Trailer · 16 Aug 2026
Astral Silver Metallic · automatic
US$35,000
Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026
74,000 mi
Arctic White · 4-speed automatic
US$19,000
Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026
Midnight Blue · automatic
US$7,700
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Red · Automatic
US$42,500
Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026
39,000 mi
Nautical Blue Metallic · automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.




