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1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (3)

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 14, 2021.

$3,085,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $2,800,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1963
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
300 SL (W198)
Version
300 SL Roadster
Chassis
19804210003255
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 28 comparable sales, 91% over its top.

Middle half of sales$1,049,250 to $1,466,000
Median$1,352,500
Sales behind it28Likely

From 28 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (300 SL (W198)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $1,049,250 and $1,466,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,050,000
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025Gooding Christie'sAug. 16, 2025$1,950,000
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy-Block RoadsterBring a Trailer, July 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2026$1,511,000
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterBroad Arrow, Oct. 31, 2025Broad ArrowOct. 31, 2025$1,660,000
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterRM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025RM Sotheby'sJan. 24, 2025$1,200,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$1,800,000
1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2026$1,700,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025RM Sotheby'sAug. 16, 2025$1,400,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 14, 2021Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$3,085,000
Aug. 16, 2025SoldGooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$2,150,000