Sold $291,875
1953
Jan 29, 2026 · Gooding & Company
Mercedes-Benz 300
1951 to 1962 · Sedan
Over the past 12 months, 6 have sold publicly at a median of $1,283,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $1,260,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $291,875 to $2,012,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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Shifty Estimate
$1,260,000
Medium confidence · $372K to $1.7M
- Median · 12 mo
- $1,283,750
- Sales · 12 mo
- 6
The market
Every recorded 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300 sale, by date and price
Community
Latest results
The newest 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300 sales with photographs
Sold $1,545,000
1957
Aug 16, 2025 · Gooding & Company
Sold $1,572,500
1956
Aug 16, 2025 · Gooding & Company
Sold $406,500
1957
Aug 16, 2025 · Gooding & Company
Sold $1,501,000
1955
Mar 6, 2025 · Gooding & Company
Sold $1,028,000
1960
Mar 6, 2025 · Gooding & Company
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6, 3.0L
- Power
- 115 hp
- Top speed
- 100 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 300 cost?
Over the past 12 months, 6 have sold publicly at a median of $1,283,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $1,260,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $291,875 to $2,012,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $1,260,000. We rate confidence medium: 6 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
How many Mercedes-Benz 300 have sold?
Shifty has 17 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 on file. The earliest was on Sep 3, 2022.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz 300 sold?
The highest public sale on file is $2,012,500, on Mar 5, 2026.
What has a Mercedes-Benz 300 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $2,012,500Mar 5, 2026
- $1,022,500Mar 5, 2026
- $291,875Jan 29, 2026
About the 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300
The Mercedes-Benz 300 series represents Stuttgart's triumphant return to luxury motoring after WWII. Built from 1951-1962, these hand-assembled flagships featured the company's first post-war straight-six engine, a sophisticated 3.0-liter unit producing 115-150 horsepower depending on variant. The 300's advanced engineering included independent suspension all around and servo-assisted brakes, technology that wouldn't become mainstream for decades. Paul Bracq's elegant styling, with its distinctive grille and flowing lines, established the visual DNA for Mercedes luxury cars. Production totaled just 11,430 units across all body styles, making survivors increasingly coveted. The 300S and 300SL variants are particularly sought after, with the latter's gullwing doors becoming automotive icons. Today's collectors prize these cars for their exceptional build quality, historical significance as Mercedes' post-war renaissance, and their role in establishing the brand's modern luxury reputation.
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Sales and listings
Showing 17 of 17 on file
1957
Gooding & Company
$2,012,500
Mar 5, 2026
1959
Gooding & Company
$1,022,500
Mar 5, 2026
1953
Gooding & Company
$291,875
Jan 29, 2026
1956
Gooding & Company
$1,572,500
Aug 16, 2025
1957
Gooding & Company
$406,500
Aug 16, 2025
1957
Gooding & Company
$1,545,000
Aug 16, 2025
1955
Gooding & Company
$1,501,000
Mar 6, 2025
1960
Gooding & Company
$1,028,000
Mar 6, 2025
1960
Gooding & Company
$1,200,000
Aug 17, 2024
1955
Gooding & Company
$1,545,000
Aug 17, 2024
1957
Gooding & Company
$1,105,000
Apr 26, 2024
1955
Gooding & Company
$1,765,000
Feb 29, 2024
1957
Gooding & Company
$2,012,500
Feb 29, 2024
1962
Gooding & Company
$1,800,000
Sep 1, 2023
1955
Gooding & Company
$1,737,500
Mar 2, 2023
1962
Gooding & Company
$1,792,500
Mar 2, 2023
1956
Gooding & Company
$1,125,000
Sep 3, 2022
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