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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

1971–1989

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  • 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

Mercedes-Benz SL

Based on 116 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

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%)
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
  • DepreciationUS$1,470
  • Total annual costUS$6,500

For sale now · 5 live

All live deals

Market 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 20
  • US$10,000

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Aug 2026

  • US$16,750

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Aug 2026

  • US$15,000

    Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026

  • US$17,369

    Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026

  • US$6,350

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Aug 2026

  • US$18,000

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Aug 2026

  • US$35,000

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$19,000

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$7,700

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$42,500

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

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