Sold $31,082
£23,251
1997 · red · 50,209 mi
Oct 23, 2026 · Car & Classic
UK sales ran 20% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
1989 to 2001 · Convertible
Over the past 12 months, 148 have sold publicly at a median of $19,625. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,400. Across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $2,600 to $117,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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Shifty Estimate
$20,400
High confidence · $9K to $27K
Up 35.7% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
- Median · 12 mo
- $19,625
- Sales · 12 mo
- 148
- For sale now
- 67
Enthusiast
Sold$28,138 · Car & Classic · Oct 2026
The market
Every recorded 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Car & Classic
$28,138 · 79,301 mi · green
● Sold● Bid to, not sold
147 sales · 18 unsoldmedian $20kupdated Oct 2026
Community
Latest results
The newest 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 sales with photographs
Sold $25,000
1999 · Brilliant Silver Metallic · 38,000 mi
Oct 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $13,750
1999 · Glacier White (143) · 89,000 mi
Oct 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $18,000
1998 · Glacier White · 49,900 mi
Oct 15, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
Sold $16,350
1994 · Spruce Green Metallic · 165,000 mi
Oct 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $29,000
2001 · Glacier White · 50,000 mi
Oct 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Every R129
Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
| SL5001989 to 2001 | SL6001993 to 2001 | SL600 Brabus 7.3S1993 to 2001 | SL500 Brabus 6.01989 to 2001 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $20,400 | $38,400 | $256,700Low confidence | $55,500Low confidence |
| Sold median | $19,625148 sales | $35,00025 sales | Too few sales to call1 sale | Too few sales to call1 sale |
| 12-month move | Up 35.7% | Up 44.6% | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | 67 | 4 | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 5.0L
- Power
- 322 hp
- Torque
- 354 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 cost?
Over the past 12 months, 148 have sold publicly at a median of $19,625. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,400. Across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $2,600 to $117,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $20,400, up 35.7% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 148 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
How many Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 have sold?
Shifty has at least 250 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 on file.
What has a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $28,138Oct 30, 2026green · 79,301 mi
- $31,961Oct 29, 202662,134 mi
- $31,082Oct 23, 2026red · 50,209 mi
How many Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 are for sale right now?
Shifty tracks 67 listings of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 for sale right now.
About the 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
The R129 SL500 represents Mercedes-Benz at its most confident, bridging the gap between the classic Pagoda and modern luxury. Launched in 1989, this generation introduced the revolutionary pop-up roll hoops and pioneering ASR traction control, setting new safety standards for convertibles. The 5.0-liter V8 delivered 322 horsepower through a buttery-smooth 4-speed automatic, providing effortless autobahn cruising with genuine sports car capability. Bruno Sacco's timeless design aged gracefully over its 12-year run, with later models receiving the improved 5-speed transmission and refined interior appointments. Production exceeded 200,000 units, making clean examples accessible while exceptional low-mileage cars command premium prices. The SL500 remains the sweet spot of the R129 lineup, more reliable than the V12 SL600, more characterful than the six-cylinder variants. Today's collectors appreciate its blend of '90s Mercedes build quality, analog driving experience, and modern conveniences that make it genuinely usable.
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Sales and listings
Showing 20 of 576 on file
2001 · Brown · 195,421 mi
Vantage Auto Collection
Asking $9,850
Listed Oct 17
2000 · Gold · 98,587 mi
Quality Autos
Asking $13,494
Listed Oct 16
1998 · Silver · 67,757 mi
Exotic Car Trader Southeast
Asking $21,298
Listed Oct 13
1999 · Gold · 64,484 mi
Off Lease Imports, LLC
Asking $8,649
Listed Oct 13
1998 · Beige · 72,903 mi
The Autohaus of Bellingham
Asking $24,950
Listed Oct 12
1995 · Beige · 131,742 mi
Wild West Cars & Trucks
Asking $7,980
Listed Oct 10
1999 · Red · 50,423 mi
Beverly Hills Car Club
Asking $24,750
Listed Oct 9
1999 · Beige · 70,325 mi
Illinois Motors
Asking $20,589
Listed Oct 9
2000 · Red · 79,251 mi
Sager Ford
Asking $15,814
Listed Oct 1
1999 · White · 103,635 mi
Gateway Classic Cars - Philadelphia
Asking $18,541
Listed Sep 30
2001 · Silver · 102,075 mi
Land Rover of San Antonio
Asking $18,215
Listed Sep 29
1997 · Red · 36,509 mi
Mercedeshowroom, Inc
Asking $25,900
Listed Sep 24
1998 · Silver · 51,125 mi
Canyon State Classics LLC
Asking $20,099
Listed Sep 23
2000 · Blue · 42,387 mi
Ryan Friedman Motor Cars, LLC
Asking $59,995
Listed Sep 21
1997 · Polar White · 48,078 mi
Garden Auto Sales
Asking $15,500
Listed Sep 18
1998 · Black · 65,920 mi
Vibrant Motors
Asking $24,994
Listed Sep 17
1996 · 105,035 mi
Audi Hunt Valley
Asking $12,281
Listed Sep 15
1999 · 108,650 mi
Cascadia Collection
Asking $20,250
Listed Sep 12
1995 · White · 26,428 mi
Viking Hiline
Asking $33,081
Listed Sep 12
1996 · Blue · 41,315 mi
Viking Hiline
Asking $25,281
Listed Sep 11
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