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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Shifty Estimate
$12,700
High confidence · $6K to $24K
Down 1.3% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$11,375
Sales · 12 mo
84
Original MSRP
$12,600Up 1% since new

The market

Every recorded 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$29,750 · 16,000 mi · Astral Silver Metallic
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$10k$20k$30k$40kNov 20252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $13k
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83 sales · 21 unsoldmedian $11kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL sales with photographs
1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL, sold Oct 2026

Sold $24,500

1973 · Maple Yellow (606) · 141,000 mi
Oct 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL, sold Oct 2026

Sold $8,000

1973 · Red · 142,000 mi
Oct 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL, sold Oct 2026

Sold $6,500

1978 · Metallic Red · 68,630 mi
Oct 6, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL, sold Oct 2026

Sold $5,250

1974 · Astral Silver Metallic · 183,100 mi
Oct 5, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL, sold Oct 2026

Sold $7,500

1979 · Light Ivory (623) · 127,000 mi
Oct 3, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL, sold Sep 2026

Sold $19,250

1978 · Astral Silver Metallic · 77,000 mi
Sep 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every R107

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Every R107. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
450SL1972 to 1980560SL1986 to 1989
Shifty Estimate$12,700$27,800
Sold median$11,37584 sales$25,500219 sales
12-month moveDown 1.3%Up 1.0%
For saleNoneNone
Other SL-Class generations

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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