1963-1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W113)
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703 sold at auction, median $56,100. 1,026 total results tracked from 13 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
The 1963-1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W113) has appeared at auction 1,026 times across multiple auction houses. Of those, 703 sold at a median hammer price of $56,100.
You can expect to pay between $37,800 and $81,700 for a typical example, though outliers have sold as low as $1,300 and as high as $2,315,000.
The market remains active: 139 auction results in the past 12 months, 100 of which were successful sales.
Market activity is increasing, with 100 sales in the past 12 months compared to 42 in the prior period.
30% of auction appearances did not result in a sale (reserve not met, withdrawn, or no bids). This is typical for the collector market.
The Coupe (W113) was produced in 3 variants, offering buyers a range of specifications and price points.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Aguttes, Barrett-Jackson, and Bring a Trailer, plus 10 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
1,026
Sold Count
703
Unsold Count
303
Median Price
$56,100
P25
$37,800
P75
$81,700
Low Sale
$1,300
High Sale
$2,315,000
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Convertible | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | Bring a Trailer | $86,100 | Sold |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL 4-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $40,950 | Sold |
| Feb 24, 2026 | M104-Powered 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | Bring a Trailer | $136,500 | Sold |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL | Bring a Trailer | $3,250 | Sold |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 'Pagoda' (W113) | Iconic | $72,000 | Sold |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | Bring a Trailer | $77,175 | Sold |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $66,267 | Sold |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | Bring a Trailer | $68,775 | Sold |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Four-Decades-Owned 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | Bring a Trailer | $84,000 | Sold |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' | RM Sotheby's | $201,250 | Sold |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 1968 Mercedes 280 SL W113 | Car & Classic | $67,500 | Sold |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Chassis no. 113044.12.015274 Engine no. 130383.12.009889 | Bonhams | $190,800 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 230 SL (150 Hp) Manual 5-speed | 230-sl-150-hp-manual-5-speed-42261 |
| 250 SL (150 Hp) Manual 5-speed | 250-sl-150-hp-manual-5-speed-44873 |
| 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed | 280-sl-170-hp-manual-5-speed-44876 |
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