1988-1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

The (R129) generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL (1988-1995) has been offered 1,176 times at auction. 820 of those found buyers, at a median of $18,000.

Sale prices span a wide range: $695 at the entry point to $186,000 at the top. The interquartile range is $11,000–$29,364.

In the past 12 months, 182 examples have sold at auction, with 213 total appearances.

Market activity is increasing, with 182 sales in the past 12 months compared to 46 in the prior period.

Of 1,176 auction appearances, 319 did not sell, for an unsold rate of 27%. This is typical for the collector market.

18 distinct variants of the 1988-1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) have appeared at auction.

This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.

Data sourced from Acc Auctions, Aguttes, and Barrett-Jackson, plus 16 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.