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1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Aug. 13, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$7,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1980
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R107
Version
450 SL
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBBA44A9AB066146
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 166 comparable sales, 14% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,650 to $16,938
Median$11,250
Sales behind it166Likely

From 166 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 450 SL (SL R107) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,650 and $16,938.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$29,750
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$6,600
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$11,250
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL ConvertibleMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$15,000
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLBring a Trailer, April 30, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 30, 2026$14,001
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLBring a Trailer, March 24, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 24, 2026$11,770
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLBring a Trailer, March 16, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 16, 2026$8,700
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLBring a Trailer, Feb. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 5, 2026$5,600