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Mercedes-Benz built 25,881 examples of the 190 SL (just 4,032 in 1956) between 1955 and 1963. It made its debut at the New York Auto Show in 1954 and was offered alongside the 300 SL. This particular example is an early-production example that is fitted with the most desirable factory specifications and offers a tremendous degree of originality. It spent a short time at the original selling dealership where its paintwork was damaged by falling glass within the showroom window and was therefore refinished in the original shade of Erdbeerrot or 'Strawberry' (DB 543).
This roadster was purchased new by Robert Roberts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was delivered with a removable hardtop only.
The current owner acquired the car in December of 2012. At the time, the odometer shows just over 31,000 original miles. The current owner had the body stripped to bare metal and refinished, using the factory-applied dashboard paint as the standard for matching. The original Light Grey (1058) Roser leather interior, while in good condition, was treated using the Leatherique process.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014
This roadster was purchased new by Robert Roberts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was delivered with a removable hardtop only.
The current owner acquired the car in December of 2012. At the time, the odometer shows just over 31,000 original miles. The current owner had the body stripped to bare metal and refinished, using the factory-applied dashboard paint as the standard for matching. The original Light Grey (1058) Roser leather interior, while in good condition, was treated using the Leatherique process.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014
2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $165,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 6501489 Sold for USD$184,800 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.042.6502944 Sold for USD$291,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.6503219 Sold for USD$183,704 2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Chassis#: 121042.5501579 Sold for USD$89,600 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster Sold for USD$165,000 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster Chassis#: 6503694 Sold for USD$115,500 2021 Mecum : Monterey |  |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.6502563 Sold for USD$235,200 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.6503335 Sold for USD$110,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121042-6500649 Sold for USD$198,639 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Sold for USD$92,599 2020 RM : The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster Chassis#: A1210426500203 Sold for USD$103,400 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Chassis#: 121042.5501579 Sold for USD$84,000 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.042.6502290 Sold for USD$184,800 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster Chassis#: 121021-6502765 Sold for USD$115,523 2018 Historics @ Brooklands - Motor Museum | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.6502563 Sold for USD$137,200 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
| 1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL Sold for USD$85,000 2017 Leake - Tulsa | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Chassis#: 121040.6500901 Sold for USD$75,900 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
| 1956 Mercedes 190SL Chassis#: 6501016 Sold for USD$58,772 2017 Barons : Classic Winter Warmer | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 1210426502393 Sold for USD$127,056 2017 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible Chassis#: 1210426502351 Sold for USD$91,675 2017 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais |
Mercedes-Benz 190 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | a1210401000436 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $85,000 | ||
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121 040 6502256 | 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | $65,000 | $85,000 | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $90,000 | |||
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 1210426500981 | 2018 RM Sothebys : London | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 1210426501818 | 2017 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World | |||
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster | 1210426500342 | 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers: Texas Classic Auction | $110,000 | $140,000 | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 2016 Mecum : Dallas | $75,000 | |||
| 1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER | 2015 Mecum Dallas | $145,000 | |||
| 1956 Mercedes Benz 190 SL | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $125,000 | |||
| 1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER | 2014 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale | $100,000 | |||
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 1210426500435 | 2012 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale | $55,000 | $70,000 | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible | 1210425501762 | 2009 Shannons Auction 2009 Sydney Summer Classic Auction | $60,000 | $70,000 | |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 2005 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $19,200 | |||
| 1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL ROADSTER | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $17,000 | |||
| 1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL ROADSTER | 2003 Kruse Auction Ft.Myers, Fl | $33,000 | |||
| 1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Scottsdale, AZ (Rawhide) | $25,200 |
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