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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.
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.
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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 |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster | 121040-10-019155 | 2023 Bonhams : Bond Street Sale | $95,000 | $120,000 | |
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 12104010016762 | 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The May Sale | |||
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 12104010017417 | 2019 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 Roadster | 12104010017101 | 2018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum | $46,000 | $54,000 | |
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL | 2018 Leake Tulsa | $77,500 | |||
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 12104210016220 | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $80,000 | ||
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL | 12104010016863 | 2016 Coys : Mondial De L'Automobile Paris | $140,000 | $160,000 | |
1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL CONVERTIBLE | 12104010015793 | 2016 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 SL | 019958 | 2016 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 190SL | 121040.10.016880 | 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | $125,000 | $175,000 | |
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 12192110017691 | 2016 Coys : Autosport International | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | |||
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 019958 | 2015 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney | |||
1960 Mercedes 190 SL | 12104210020951 | 2015 Dragone Auction Fall | $95,000 | $125,000 | |
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 190SL015885 | 2015 Mecum : Monterey | $95,000 | ||
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 2014 Mecum : Seattle | $120,000 | |||
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 12104020017077 | 2012 The Imperial War Museum | |||
1960 Mercedes Benz 190 | 12101010006461 | 2011 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 ROADSTER | 014692A | 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 23, 2008 | $30,750 | ||
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Supercharged Roadster | 12104210019007 | 2004 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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