1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL

How much does a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL cost?

A 1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL cost $48,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 200 have sold publicly at a median of $26,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $29,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $11,000 to $43,925, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $29,100, up 11.7% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 200 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL a good investment?

It has depreciated 40% against its $48,500 list price. Values are up 11.7% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,350 to $186,000, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

• $14,750Sep 3, 2026Arctic White (147) · 89,000 mi
• $16,500Sep 2, 2026Black (040) · 89,000 mi
• $14,250Aug 31, 2026Midnight Blue (904) · 70,000 mi