
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL
1972 to 1980 · Convertible
A 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL cost $12,600 new. Over the past 12 months, 84 have sold publicly at a median of $11,375. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $12,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,750 to $72,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $11,375
- Sales · 12 mo
- 84
- Original MSRP
- $12,600Up 1% since new
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Every R107
| 450SL1972 to 1980 | 560SL1986 to 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $12,700 | $27,800 |
| Sold median | $11,37584 sales | $25,500219 sales |
| 12-month move | Down 1.3% | Up 1.0% |
| For sale | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 4.5L
- Power
- 225 hp
- Torque
- 278 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 8.8 s
- Top speed
- 127 mph
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $12,600
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL cost?
A 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL cost $12,600 new. Over the past 12 months, 84 have sold publicly at a median of $11,375. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $12,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,750 to $72,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $12,700, down 1.3% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 84 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL a good investment?
It has appreciated 1% against its $12,600 list price. Values are down 1.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,750 to $72,000, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL have sold?
Shifty has 228 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL on file. The earliest was on Sep 20, 2022.
What has a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $29,750Oct 30, 2026Astral Silver Metallic · 16,000 mi
- $24,500Oct 18, 2026Maple Yellow (606) · 141,000 mi
- $8,000Oct 17, 2026Red · 142,000 mi
About the 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL
The R107 450SL represents Mercedes-Benz at its most confident, a grand touring machine that defined luxury sports cars for nearly two decades. Launched in 1972, the 450SL paired a smooth 4.5-liter V8 producing 225 horsepower with impeccable build quality that made it the choice of celebrities, executives, and discerning enthusiasts worldwide. The timeless Paul Bracq design aged gracefully, while the robust engineering meant many survived decades of use. Production spanned 237,287 units through 1980, making it accessible yet increasingly collectible. The removable hardtop and soft-top versatility, combined with Mercedes' legendary over-engineering, created a car that delivered both open-air thrills and autobahn composure. Today's collectors prize well-maintained examples, particularly early cars with the desirable Bosch fuel injection. Values have steadily climbed as enthusiasts recognize the 450SL as the last of the truly analog Mercedes sports cars.
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