1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL

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, 79 have sold publicly at a median of $11,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,300. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $5,880 to $23,600, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $11,300, down 3.4% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 79 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL a good investment?

It has depreciated 10% against its $12,600 list price. Values are down 3.4% 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.

What has a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

• $4,600Sep 3, 2026White · 87,100 mi
• $41,000Sep 3, 2026Emerald Green Metallic · 69,000 mi
• $13,750Sep 2, 2026Astral Silver Metallic (735) · 112,355 mi