Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL

1986 to 1989 · Convertible

A 1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL cost $48,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 219 have sold publicly at a median of $25,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $27,800. Across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $6,350 to $136,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$27,800

High confidence · $11K to $44K

1.0% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $25,500
Sales · 12 mo: 219
Original MSRP: $48,500Down 43% since new

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1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL, sold Oct 2026

Sold$29,500 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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The most recent 1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL sales, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$29,500 · 94,000 mi · Pearl Gray Metallic

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212 sales · 56 unsoldmedian $26kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL sales with photographs

Sold $37,000

1987 · Diamond Blue Metallic · 52,000 mi

Oct 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $29,000

1988 · Blue Black Metallic · 61,000 mi

Oct 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $27,500

1988 · Signal Red · 79,000 mi

Oct 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $35,188

1988 · Signal Red · 25,000 mi

Oct 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $10,500

1986 · Smoke Silver Metallic · 96,000 mi

Oct 6, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $25,500

1988 · Cabernet Red Metallic · 80,000 mi

Oct 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every R107

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026

Every R107. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
	560SL1986 to 1989	450SL1972 to 1980
Shifty Estimate	$27,800	$12,700
Sold median	$25,500219 sales	$11,37584 sales
12-month move	Up 1.0%	Down 1.3%
For sale	None	None

Other SL-Class generations

Specifications

Engine: V8, 5.6L
Power: 227 hp
Torque: 287 lb-ft
0 to 60: 7.8 s
Top speed: 140 mph
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $48,500

Common questions

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

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

The Shifty Estimate is $27,800, up 1.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 219 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

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

It has depreciated 43% against its $48,500 list price. Values are up 1.0% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $6,350 to $136,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL have sold?

Shifty has at least 250 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL on file.

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

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$29,500Oct 21, 2026Pearl Gray Metallic · 94,000 mi
$37,000Oct 20, 2026Diamond Blue Metallic · 52,000 mi
$29,000Oct 12, 2026Blue Black Metallic · 61,000 mi

About the 1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL

The R107 560SL represents the pinnacle of Mercedes' longest-running SL generation, combining effortless American-market appeal with Germanic engineering excellence. Introduced for 1986, the 560SL's 5.6-liter V8 delivered 227 horsepower through a smooth four-speed automatic, making it the most powerful SL of its era. Bruno Sacco's timeless design aged gracefully over the R107's remarkable 18-year production run, with the 560SL featuring subtle updates like revised bumpers and improved climate control. Only sold in North America, these final R107s are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their robust build quality and analog driving experience. The removable hardtop and soft-top versatility, combined with Mercedes' legendary over-engineering, created a grand tourer that's both usable and collectible. Clean, low-mileage examples with maintenance records are commanding premium prices as enthusiasts recognize the 560SL as the last of the truly analog luxury roadsters.