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MERCEDES-BENZ (W198) 300 SL ROADSTER
Lowest Price: £583,227 • Median Price: £964,519 • Highest Price: £2,270,612 • Sell-Through Rate: 79%
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LOWEST PRICE:
£583,227
SINCE 2020
TOTAL SALES VALUE:
£218,641,894
MEDIAN PRICE:
£964,519
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
277
HIGHEST PRICE:
£2,270,612
SINCE 2020
SELL THROUGH RATE:
79%
THE PRICE TREND
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ALL TIME AVERAGE:
£622,911
AVERAGE SINCE 2016:
£741,463
AVERAGE SINCE 2020:
£772,181
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HOW MANY REMAIN
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£798,256
22nd Aug 2025
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
RM Sotheby's
£1,169,565
16th Aug 2025
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Broad Arrow
Not Sold
14th Aug 2025
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Gooding Christie's
£1,627,550
16th Aug 2025
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Mecum
£1,124,145
16th Aug 2025
1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Broad Arrow
Not Sold
13th Aug 2025
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Mecum
£1,249,050
16th Aug 2025
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
RM Sotheby's
£857,302
16th Aug 2025
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Bring A Trailer
£1,254,727
12th Aug 2025
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Gooding Christie's
£1,169,565
16th Aug 2025
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
RM Sotheby's
Not Sold
16th Aug 2025
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Bring A Trailer
Not Sold
29th Jul 2025
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
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The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (W198) replaced the iconic Gullwing in 1957.
It featured conventional doors and an improved suspension.
The Roadster offered enhanced comfort and practicality.
Production continued until 1963.
There was no direct successor, but the 230 SL "Pagoda" (W113) followed.
A lesser-known fact: Some 300 SL Roadsters were equipped with a special, higher-ratio final drive for improved acceleration, requested by customers who wanted even more performance.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Roadster worth?
In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Roadster is worth £950,400.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Roadster to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Roadster to sell in history was sold for £2,785,245.
What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Roadster to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Roadster to sell in history was sold for £82,250.
When was the Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Roadster produced?
The Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Roadster was produced between 1957 and 1964.