Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113)

1968–1971 · Series W113

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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
1,300 mi · automatic
Califon, NJ
Live auction, 1d 13h left$20,250Bring a Trailer
Live auction, 1d 13h left
Current Bid: $20,250
Where: Bring a Trailer

Dealers and classifieds · 14

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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL California SpecialProject
automatic
Los Angeles, CA
$46,500Dealer
Listed —
Asking: $46,500
Where: Dealer
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
automatic
Los Angeles, CA
$54,500Dealer
Listed —
Asking: $54,500
Where: Dealer
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
automatic
Los Angeles, CA
$54,500Dealer
Listed —
Asking: $54,500
Where: Dealer
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
automatic
Astoria, NY
$57,500Dealer
Listed —
Asking: $57,500
Where: Dealer

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What it sells for

Sales in the last 12 months.

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Roadster3 sales · rough median

median $74k$56k – $113k

Convertible73 sales

median $87k$62k – $158k

Body not in the listing9 sales

median $86k$58k – $185k

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The median sale price of the 1968–1971 Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) over the last 12 months.

Showing the last 12 months · 118 earlier sales since 2020 on record ·

Sales over the last 12 months

Median $86,000 · middle half $73,700–$118,000 · 85 sales

Running medianMiddle half

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Car

Gearbox

280SL1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

40,000 mi · Red · Manual · OCT 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

OCT 17, 2026

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$62,000

−28% vs $86,000

280SL1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

600 mi · Light Beige · Automatic · OCT 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 16, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$210,000

+144% vs $86,000

280SL1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

97,000 mi · Silver · Automatic · OCT 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$41,000

−52% vs $86,000

280SL1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

73,000 mi · Red · Automatic · OCT 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$90,000

+5% vs $86,000

280SL1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

41,000 mi · In White · Automatic · OCT 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 13, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$92,500

+8% vs $86,000

204 more sales on record. Join free to see every sale and its price.

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Questions buyers ask about the Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113)

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Factory Specifications

Mercedes-Benz SL "Pagoda" (W113)

Front Suspension: Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering: Recirculating ball with optional power assistance
Wheelbase: 94.5 inches (2,400 mm)

What is the current market price of a Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113)?

Based on 85 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) is $86,000. Current verified live asking prices range from $54,500 to $235,000 (median asking price: $96,500).

How many Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 20, 2026, there are 15 verified Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 1 active live auction with open bidding.

How many Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 85 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

What does a Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1968 $102,500 (16 sales); 1969 $85,625 (26 sales); 1970 $80,500 (25 sales); 1971 $97,250 (18 sales).

Do manual Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) cars sell for more than automatics?

Over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median manual sale was $83,000 (25 sales) and the median Automatic sale was $87,000 (57 sales). Sales whose gearbox the listing does not state are left out.

Where do Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) cars sell?

Of the 85 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 68 on Bring a Trailer, 4 on Mecum, 4 on PCARMARKET, 3 on Broad Arrow Auctions, 2 on Bonhams Cars, 2 on Gooding Christie's, 1 on Barrett-Jackson and 1 on RM Sotheby's.

Where does GarageScout's Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) market data come from?

GarageScout's Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Mecum, PCARMARKET, Broad Arrow Auctions, Barrett-Jackson, 3 other sites and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

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Market

What it sells for

Sales in the last 12 months.

Middle half, most salesMedianLive auction nowFor sale now

The field

Filter

Color by

Roadster3 sales · rough median

median $74k$56k – $113k

Convertible73 sales

median $87k$62k – $158k

Body not in the listing9 sales

median $86k$58k – $185k

$50k$75k$100k$150k$200k

Middle half, most salesMedianLive auction nowFor sale now

Get alerted when one lists One email when one lists.

Over time

The median sale price of the 1968–1971 Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) over the last 12 months.

Showing the last 12 months · 118 earlier sales since 2020 on record ·

Sales over the last 12 months

Median $86,000 · middle half $73,700–$118,000 · 85 sales

Running medianMiddle half

History

Sales record

The sales, newest first

5 of 209 shown

Car

Gearbox

280SL1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

40,000 mi · Red · Manual · OCT 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

OCT 17, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$62,000

−28% vs $86,000

280SL1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

600 mi · Light Beige · Automatic · OCT 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 16, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$210,000

+144% vs $86,000

280SL1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

97,000 mi · Silver · Automatic · OCT 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$41,000

−52% vs $86,000

280SL1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

73,000 mi · Red · Automatic · OCT 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$90,000

+5% vs $86,000

280SL1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

41,000 mi · In White · Automatic · OCT 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 13, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$92,500

+8% vs $86,000

204 more sales on record. Join free to see every sale and its price.

The sales, newest first

5 of 209 shown

Car

Gearbox

280SL1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

40,000 mi · Red · Manual · OCT 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

OCT 17, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$62,000

−28% vs $86,000

280SL1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

600 mi · Light Beige · Automatic · OCT 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 16, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$210,000

+144% vs $86,000

280SL1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

97,000 mi · Silver · Automatic · OCT 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$41,000

−52% vs $86,000

280SL1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

73,000 mi · Red · Automatic · OCT 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$90,000

+5% vs $86,000

280SL1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

41,000 mi · In White · Automatic · OCT 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

OCT 13, 2026

Bring a Trailer

$92,500

+8% vs $86,000

204 more sales on record. Join free to see every sale and its price.

Answers

Questions buyers ask about the Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113)

Answers from GarageScout's own listing and sale records.

Factory Specifications

Mercedes-Benz SL "Pagoda" (W113)

Front Suspension: Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering: Recirculating ball with optional power assistance
Wheelbase: 94.5 inches (2,400 mm)

What is the current market price of a Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113)?

How many Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) examples are currently for sale?

How many Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) cars sold in the last 12 months?

What does a Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) sell for by model year?

Do manual Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) cars sell for more than automatics?

Where do Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) cars sell?

Where does GarageScout's Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113) market data come from?

Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113)

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Auctions · 1

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Dealers and classifieds · 14

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL California SpecialProject

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

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Auctions · 1

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Dealers and classifieds · 14

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL California SpecialProject

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

What it sells for

Over time

Sales over the last 12 months

Sales record

The sales, newest first

The sales, newest first

Buying notes

Questions buyers ask about the Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL (W113)

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