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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Bid to at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 9, 2022. The car did not sell.

$9,000Confirmed

The highest bid, as reported by the house. 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
VIN
WDBBA45C4FA024299

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$6,863 to $14,948
Median$11,500
Sales behind it148Likely

From 148 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 $6,863 and $14,948.

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 380SLduPont REGISTRY Live, Sept. 3, 2026duPont REGISTRY LiveSept. 3, 2026$27,500
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 380 SLGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$40,000
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

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 9, 2022Did not sell (this sale)MecumMecum$9,000 high bid
Jan. 8, 2023SoldMecumMecum$8,800
May 12, 2026SoldMecumMecum$2,750