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1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 8, 2026.

$5,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $4,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1993
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R129
Version
500 SL / SL500
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBFA67E8PF071710
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 426 comparable sales, 151% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$11,313 to $25,250
Median$16,500
Sales behind it426Likely

From 426 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 500 SL / SL500 (SL R129) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,313 and $25,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2026$53,000
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 3, 2026$10,250
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, July 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 25, 2026$82,000
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SLCars & Bids, April 3, 2026Cars & BidsApril 3, 2026$3,100
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SLCars & Bids, Feb. 23, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 23, 2026$8,997
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, July 1, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 1, 2025$10,850
UAE-Market 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, April 2, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 2, 2025$9,000
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2026$11,999