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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster

    New markets began to open up for Mercedes-Benz in the post-war period as the company grew stronger and stronger. The popularity of the 300 SL Gullwing and roadsters brought new customers and attention to the firm. Many potential buyers could not afford the expensive race proven 300 series cars. The dramatic styling of the 300SL Roadsters was attracting a lot of interest and in order to capitalize on this attention a smaller, less expensive version of the 300SL was created.

    Named the 190SL, it took many styling cues from the larger 300SL. A prototype was first shown at the 1954 New York Auto Show. The 190SL was sold alongside the faster, more expensive 300SL. Many engineering details were similar such as the fully independent suspension, both cars having double wishbone suspensions at the front and swing axles at the rear. However, the 190SL did not use the 300SL's purpose-built tubular space frame W198 platform, but was built on a shortened platform that was modified from the W121 small sedan.

    During its first years of production the 190SL was available as a sports-racing model with small Plexiglas windshield and Spartan one-piece leather covered bucket seats and aluminum doors. The four cylinder engine was not competitive. Available as a convertible or with a removable hardtop, 25,881 cars were produced of which 20,636 were for the export market.

    This 190SL Convertible is a freshly restored example, finished in silver with a red interior.

    No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

    (Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
    Chassis#: 121.040.10.018268
    Sold for USD$112,000
      2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
    Chassis#: 121.042.10.017744
    Sold for USD$168,180
      2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection
     
    1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL
    Chassis#: 121040-10-016259
    Sold for USD$179,200
      2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
     
    1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER
    Chassis#: 12104210018071
    Sold for USD$352,000
      2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster with Hardtop
    Chassis#: 121-040-10-019958
    Sold for USD$200,758
      2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster
    Chassis#: 3971612402
    Sold for USD$57,120
      2020 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster
    Chassis#: 12104010016008
    Sold for USD$92,000
      2020 Silverstone - Race Retro Classic & Competition Car Sale
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL avec Hardtop
    Chassis#: 121104210015634
    Sold for USD$107,024
      2020 Artcurial : Retromobile
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
    Chassis#: 121.040.10.016225
    Sold for USD$168,000
      2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
    1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER
    Chassis#: 1210421000203
    Sold for USD$91,300
      2019 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster
    Chassis#: 121040-10-015368
    Sold for USD$77,280
      2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
    Chassis#: 121.040.10.015793
    Sold for USD$123,200
      2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
     
    1960 Mercedes Benz 190SL Convertible
    Sold for USD$93,500
      2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Right-Hand Drive
    Chassis#: 12104220018206
    Sold for USD$150,726
      2018 Silverstone Auctions : Silverstone Classic Sale
     
    1960 Mercedes Benz 190 SL
    Chassis#: 12104010016008
    Sold for USD$109,153
      2018 Silverstone Auction : May Sale
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible
    Sold for USD$147,052
      2018 Shannons - Sydney Autumn Classic
     
    1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL – RIGHT HAND DRIVE SPECIFICATION
    Chassis#: 121040-20018002
    Sold for USD$206,907
      2018 Coys - The London Classic Car Show
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
    Chassis#: 12104220018773
    Sold for USD$166,729
      2017 Silverstone - NEC Classic Motor Show
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible
    Sold for USD$155,140
      2017 Shannons - Sydney Winter Classic
     
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
    Chassis#: 121.040.10.016880
    Sold for USD$115,500
      2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL image  1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL image  

    Mercedes-Benz 190 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster121040-10-0191552023 Bonhams : Bond Street Sale $95,000$120,000
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster121040100167622021 Silverstone Auctions : The May Sale   
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster121040100174172019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $160,000$190,000
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey   
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster121040100171012018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum $46,000$54,000
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL 2018 Leake Tulsa$77,500  
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster121042100162202017 Mecum : Monterey$80,000  
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL121040100168632016 Coys : Mondial De L'Automobile Paris $140,000$160,000
    1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL CONVERTIBLE121040100157932016 BarrettJackson : Northeast   
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring$95,000  
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible 2016 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic $140,000$160,000
    1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL0199582016 Coys Techno Classica   
    1960 Mercedes Benz 190 SL 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels   
    1960 MERCEDES 190 SL 2016 GPK Auctions Atlantic City   
    1960 MERCEDES 190 SL 2016 GPK Auctions Atlantic City$80,000  
    1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL121040.10.0168802016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa $125,000$175,000
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL121921100176912016 Coys : Autosport International $90,000$110,000
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee$80,000  
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL0199582015 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney   
    1960 Mercedes 190 SL121042100209512015 Dragone Auction Fall $95,000$125,000
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster190SL0158852015 Mecum : Monterey$95,000  
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2014 Mecum : Seattle$120,000  
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL121040200170772012 The Imperial War Museum   
    1960 Mercedes Benz 190121010100064612011 Silver Auction Puyallup$1,900  
    1960 MERCEDES BENZ 190 SL CABRIOLET 2010 Automobiles sur les Champs   
    1960 Mercedes-benz 190SL Roadster 2009 Mecum St. Charles Auction$34,000  
    1960 Mercedes-benz 190SL Roadster 2009 Mecum St. Charles Auction   
    1960 MERCEDES 190 SL ROADSTER014692A2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 23, 2008$30,750  
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Supercharged Roadster121042100190072004 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall$48,000$60,000$80,000
    1960 Mercedes-Benz 190Sl Roadster 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $23,000$28,000

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