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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible

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

$28,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $26,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R107
Version
380 SL
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBBA45C3FA019420
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 147 comparable sales, 75% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,825 to $14,840
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 $6,825 and $14,840.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$13,000
Single-Family-Owned 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$16,300
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 19, 2026$12,000
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2026$5,600
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLCars & Bids, July 30, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 30, 2026$6,050
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, July 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 25, 2026$22,000
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, July 18, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 18, 2026$4,800
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, June 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 27, 2026$9,000