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Euro 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 18, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$6,900Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R107
Version
Euro SL (280, 300, 500)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WDB10704210016737
Condition
Fair (4)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 55 comparable sales, 99% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$13,708 to $26,625
Median$17,850
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 $13,708 and $26,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Euro 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$36,500
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SLCars & Bids, May 11, 2026Cars & BidsMay 11, 2026$16,500
Euro 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 10, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2025$22,000
35k-Mile, Single-Family-Owned Euro 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$19,000
Euro 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2026$6,158
Euro 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, March 3, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 3, 2026$23,000
Euro 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2025$10,100
Euro 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, July 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 16, 2025$16,550