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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

Sold at Cars & Bids on July 31, 2025.

$15,500Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R107
Version
Euro SL (280, 300, 500)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDB1070461A021178
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

Inside the middle half of 55 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$13,375 to $26,625
Median$17,850
Sales behind it55Likely

From 55 sales of the Mercedes-Benz Euro SL (280, 300, 500) (SL R107) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,375 and $26,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$20,000
Single-Family-Owned Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, June 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 26, 2026$10,500
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, June 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 1, 2026$35,000
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, May 20, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 20, 2026$18,555
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, March 23, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 23, 2026$40,250
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL ConvertibleMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$7,250
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 3, 2025$11,550
25-Years-Owned Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, May 23, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 23, 2025$11,250