---
title: "1979 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Auction Values"
description: "The 1979 Mercedes-Benz E-Class typically sells for $1,700 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/mercedes-benz/e-class/year/1979"
dateModified: "2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Mercedes-Benz", "E-Class", "1979", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1979 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

## Direct Answer

A 1979 Mercedes-Benz E-Class typically sells for about $1,700 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $1,700 to $1,700 based on 1 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.

## Summary

The 1979 Mercedes-Benz E-Class typically sells around **$1,700** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1979 Mercedes-Benz E-Class represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 88% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $1,700 places it below the broader Mercedes-Benz E-Class market average of $14,500. Values for this year range from $1,700 to $1,700, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1979 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $1,700
- **Price Range**: $1,700 - $1,700
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $14,500
- **25th Percentile**: $9,138
- **75th Percentile**: $24,625
- **Total Auctions**: 692

## Recent 1979 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-08-17 | $1,700 | 0 | Ramona, CA | Sold |
| 2021-04-01 | $20,000 | 66,903 | N/A | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Mercedes-Benz E-Class Years](/mercedes-benz/e-class)
- [Price History](/mercedes-benz/e-class/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/mercedes-benz/e-class/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams. Refreshed every 15 minutes.