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1981 MERCEDES-BENZ 380SLC

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 24, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$6,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R107
Version
SLC coupe
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBBA25A5BB003453
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 31 comparable sales, 20% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,600 to $14,125
Median$9,600
Sales behind it31Likely

From 31 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SLC coupe (SL R107) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,600 and $14,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLCBring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 24, 2025$17,000
1980 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SLCBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$11,500
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLCBring a Trailer, Dec. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 18, 2025$9,300
1980 Mercedez-Benz 450SLCCars & Bids, Sept. 8, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 8, 2025$7,000
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLCBring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 24, 2025$6,200
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLCBring a Trailer, July 14, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2025$7,800
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLCBring a Trailer, May 4, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 4, 2025$16,500
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLCBring a Trailer, July 31, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 31, 2026$38,500