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1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL ROADSTER

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 25, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$176,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $160,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL Pagoda (W113)
Version
280 SL
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
11304412021671
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 161 comparable sales, 39% over its top.

Middle half of sales$66,000 to $115,000
Median$85,000
Sales behind it161Likely

From 161 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (SL Pagoda (W113)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $66,000 and $115,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
31-Years-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$54,500
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 25, 2025$66,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 25, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2025$139,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 16, 2025$105,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL ConvertibleMecum, March 21, 2025MecumMarch 21, 2025$69,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$238,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$92,500
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$135,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Oct. 23, 2024SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$181,000
Jan. 25, 2025Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$176,000