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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Sold at Cars & Bids on Oct. 28, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$4,318Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R107
Version
380 SL
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBBA45A5BB006638
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 147 comparable sales, 61% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,950 to $14,965
Median$11,500
Sales behind it147Likely

From 147 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 380 SL (SL R107) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,950 and $14,965.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 4, 2026$12,500
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, June 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2026$13,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL ConvertibleMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$3,950
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Jan. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 28, 2026$30,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$7,250
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Nov. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 11, 2025$10,500
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLCars & Bids, Sept. 29, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 29, 2025$6,700
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 24, 2025$18,000