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1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

Sold at Gooding Christie's on March 7, 2025.

$84,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $75,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1984
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R107
Version
Euro SL (280, 300, 500)
VIN
WDB1070421A014561
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 55 comparable sales, 209% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,375 to $24,250
Median$17,500
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 $13,375 and $24,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$35,000
Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, July 31, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 31, 2026$12,500
Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, July 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 10, 2026$23,000
1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2026$12,000
Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Dec. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 27, 2025$53,000
Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 20, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 20, 2025$12,000
Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 8, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2025$22,500
Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 6, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2025$31,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Feb. 20, 2024SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$58,000
March 7, 2025Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$84,000