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The Mercedes-Benz 190SL debuted at the 1954 New York Auto Show alongside the 300 SL Gullwing Coupe. It was conceived by Max Hoffman, the US Mercedes-Benz importer, as a more affordable, similarly styled open companion model for its complex and costly 300SL. The 190 SL was given an advanced monocoque construction and conventional front-opening doors and normal-width sills offering ease of entry and exit. The 'SL' represented 'Sport Leicht' or 'Sports Light' which it shared with its older sibling. The name was derived from its lightweight construction which included the aluminum hood, doors, and rear deck lid.
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was produced from 1955 to 1963. It was a groundbreaking model for Mercedes-Benz, and its successful concept and execution evolved into the 'Pagoda' SL roadster lineup that followed from 1963 through 1971.
This example is finished in its factory-original white DB 50 exterior with a red leather upholstery, matching carpeting, a dark red soft top, and bright trim. It has been given a comprehensive restoration.
The car is fitted with a Becker radio, a rare hardtop in white, a set of steel wheels with hubcaps and trim rings, a stainless steel exhaust system, and whitewall tires. There are correct Solex PHH carburetors, a 4-speed manual gearbox, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2013
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was produced from 1955 to 1963. It was a groundbreaking model for Mercedes-Benz, and its successful concept and execution evolved into the 'Pagoda' SL roadster lineup that followed from 1963 through 1971.
This example is finished in its factory-original white DB 50 exterior with a red leather upholstery, matching carpeting, a dark red soft top, and bright trim. It has been given a comprehensive restoration.
The car is fitted with a Becker radio, a rare hardtop in white, a set of steel wheels with hubcaps and trim rings, a stainless steel exhaust system, and whitewall tires. There are correct Solex PHH carburetors, a 4-speed manual gearbox, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2013
2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $160,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $214,500
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.10.025161 Sold for USD$134,400 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
1963 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL Chassis#: 121.042.10.025114 Sold for USD$212,800 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1963 Mercedes Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 12104010023555 Sold for USD$100,000 2022 GAA : July 2022 | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121040.10.023681 Sold for USD$88,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster Sold for USD$148,500 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible Sold for USD$118,909 2019 Shannons - Sydney Late Autumn Classic | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster Chassis#: 12104010023172 Sold for USD$71,229 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster Chassis#: 12104210024218 Sold for USD$90,200 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible Sold for USD$110,000 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel Chassis#: 110.110.20.097460 Sold for USD$9,354 2017 Anglia Auction | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Sold for USD$102,500 2017 GAA : March | |
1963 MERCEDES 190 SL ROADSTER Sold for USD$99,750 2016 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 60 | |
1963 MERCEDES 190 SL ROADSTER Sold for USD$99,750 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | |
1963 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 024539 Sold for USD$143,000 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Sold for USD$112,750 2015 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | |
1963 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 190SL024342 Sold for USD$100,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1963 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 12104010024796 Sold for USD$132,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.042.10024209 Sold for USD$214,500 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.10.023853 Sold for USD$68,750 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1963 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER Sold for USD$25,850 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004 |
Mercedes-Benz 190 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 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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1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121.040-10-025842 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $175,000 | $225,000 | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 12104210022714 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $65,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 |
1963 MERCEDES 190 SL | 1210421000622 | 2017 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | $70,000 | ||
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster | 2016 Historics at Brookland | $80,000 | $100,000 | ||
1963 MERCEDES 190 SL | 7K1045837 | 2016 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | |||
1963 MERCEDES 190 SL | 2016 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | ||||
1963 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER | 121042-10-9500296 | 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
1963 Mercedes 190 SL | 2013 GPK Auction Atlantic City | ||||
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL | 2011 Mecum Auctions Dallas, TX Auction | $49,000 | |||
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible | 12104010022005 | 2009 Bonham Les Grandes Marques à Monaco | $45,000 | $50,000 | |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible | 2006 RM Auctions Toronto International Spring Classic Car Auction | $54,000 |
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1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
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