1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9
Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 16, 2025.
$56,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1979
- Make and model
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
- Generation
- W116
- Version
- 450 SEL 6.9
- Chassis
- 11603612007229
- 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
Above the middle half of 16 comparable sales, 26% over its top.
Middle half of sales$20,867 to $39,625
Median$25,750
Sales behind it16Likely
From 16 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 450 SEL 6.9 (W116) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,867 and $39,625.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9Bring a Trailer, May 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 14, 2026 | $42,000 |
| Euro 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9Bring a Trailer, Feb. 1, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 1, 2026 | $20,469 |
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 30, 2025 | $10,000 |
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9Bring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 18, 2025 | $26,500 |
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9Bring a Trailer, Aug. 11, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 11, 2025 | $39,500 |
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9Bring a Trailer, April 11, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | April 11, 2025 | $31,500 |
| 33-Years-Owned 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9Bring a Trailer, April 4, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | April 4, 2025 | $25,000 |
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9Bring a Trailer, March 18, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | March 18, 2025 | $15,850 |