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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 24, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$18,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R107
Version
380 SL
Miles shown
43,000
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBBA45A2BB009111
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

Above the middle half of 147 comparable sales, 21% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,825 to $14,840
Median$11,500
Sales behind it147Likely

From 147 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 380 SL (SL R107) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,825 and $14,840.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 4, 2026$12,500
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, June 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2026$13,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL ConvertibleMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$3,950
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$7,250
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Nov. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 11, 2025$10,500
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLCars & Bids, Oct. 28, 2025Cars & BidsOct. 28, 2025$4,318
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLCars & Bids, Sept. 29, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 29, 2025$6,700
35-Years-Owned 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2025$12,500