✦ Shifty Estimate
$49,100
▲ 18.4% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $19K
- Sales, 12 months
- 67
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1971 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
1971 to 1989 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
9 sales
1983 · Light Ivory (623) · 138,000 mi · automatic2026-06-07 · Cheesy_mac12$10,000
1985 · Diamond Blue Metallic · 111,000 mi · automatic2026-06-03 · BM_oxxqfe$12,500
1987 · BLUE / BLACK · 43,935 mi$44,900- 1988 · Champagne · 59,401 mi$46,900
- 1976 · Beige · 46,220 mi$49,500
- 1988 · Burgundy · 74,954 mi$39,900
- 1989 · Red · 66,444 mi$42,900
- 1987 · DIAMOND BLUE · 53,364 mi$51,900
- 1971 · ORIENT RED · 2,654 mi$169,900
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 3.5L
- Power
- 230 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 8s
- Top speed
- 127 mph
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cost?
Over the past 12 months, 67 have sold publicly at a median of $18,555. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $49,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $41,400 to $56,465, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $49,100, up 18.4% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $18,555 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 67 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $10,000Jun 7, 2026Light Ivory (623) · 138,000 mi
- $12,500Jun 3, 2026Diamond Blue Metallic · 111,000 mi
- $44,900BLUE / BLACK · 43,935 mi
The R107 SL represents Mercedes-Benz at its most confident—a grand tourer that defined luxury sports cars for nearly two decades. Launched in 1971, this Bruno Sacco-penned beauty replaced the iconic Pagoda with a more muscular, Americanized design that aged remarkably well. The lineup spanned from the 280SL through the fire-breathing 560SL, with the latter's 5.6-liter V8 delivering 227 horsepower and genuine supercar performance. Built like a vault with legendary Mercedes over-engineering, the R107 featured a removable hardtop, comprehensive safety systems, and that unmistakable presence that still turns heads today. Production exceeded 237,000 units, making pristine examples increasingly sought-after. The 560SL commands premium prices, while earlier 450SLs offer excellent entry points. Dallas and Miami's influence on 1980s culture cemented the R107's icon status—this is the SL that defined the Reagan era's automotive excess.