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1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTER

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 25, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$35,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $32,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1999
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R129
Version
500 SL / SL500
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBFA68F3XF177179
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 426 comparable sales, 27% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,213 to $25,188
Median$16,500
Sales behind it426Likely

From 426 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 500 SL / SL500 (SL R129) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,213 and $25,188.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 25, 2026$8,500
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$40,129
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$25,000
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 19, 2026$13,750
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$13,000
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$13,500
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$9,450
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$18,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Nov. 10, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer20,000$28,000
Dec. 11, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer20,000$27,750
Jan. 25, 2026Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$35,200