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Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 3, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$11,550Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R107
Version
Euro SL (280, 300, 500)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDB1070421A029710
Condition
Fair (4)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 55 comparable sales, 19% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$13,708 to $26,625
Median$17,850
Sales behind it55Likely

From 55 sales of the Mercedes-Benz Euro SL (280, 300, 500) (SL R107) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,708 and $26,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$20,000
Single-Family-Owned Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, June 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 26, 2026$10,500
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, June 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 1, 2026$35,000
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, May 20, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 20, 2026$18,555
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, March 23, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 23, 2026$40,250
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL ConvertibleMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$7,250
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLCars & Bids, July 31, 2025Cars & BidsJuly 31, 2025$15,500
25-Years-Owned Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, May 23, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 23, 2025$11,250