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1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 121.042.10.015341
  • Engine Number: 121.921.10.015429
  • Body Number: A121.042.10.01702
This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is finished in its original color scheme of black over a tan leather interior with a matching tan canvas convertible soft top. Its first owner was reported to be an American woman who held dual citizenship, as well as residences, in France and the United States. It was acquired new in Paris on November 13th of 1959 and factory-equipped for U.S. specifications. The first miles were put on the odometer while it was in Paris before eventually shipping the car to the United States.

The 190SL was later treated to a comprehensive, nut-and-bolt restoration. Since that time it has lived a pampered life and has seen limited use.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2020

2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $140,000 
Sale Price :
USD $106,400

1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster
Chassis#: 121040109501114
Sold for USD$99,000
  2023 Mecum : Monterey
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Chassis#: 121040109501736
Sold for USD$89,600
  2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Chassis#: 121.040.10.9500417
Sold for USD$106,400
  2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona
 
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER
Chassis#: 12104010014614
Sold for USD$126,500
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Chassis#: 121.040.10014537
Sold for USD$122,315
  2022 RM Sothebys : London
 
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER
Chassis#: 9501491
Sold for USD$132,000
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Chassis#: 121.042.10.015590
Sold for USD$156,159
  2021 RM Sothebys : The Guikas Collection
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Chassis#: 121.042.20.9501188
Sold for USD$194,048
  2021 RM Sothebys : London
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster
Chassis#: 7502134
Sold for USD$117,600
  2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction
 
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER
Chassis#: 190SL9501114
Sold for USD$92,400
  2020 Barrett-Jackson : Fall Auction
 
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER
Chassis#: 1210428502351
Sold for USD$66,000
  2020 Barrett-Jackson : Fall Auction
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster
Chassis#: 9500100
Sold for USD$104,097
  2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster
Sold for USD$72,600
  2020 Mecum : Indy
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Chassis#: 121.042.10.015341
Sold for USD$106,400
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
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1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Chassis#: 121042109500324
Sold for USD$97,888
  2020 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER
Chassis#: 121042109500316
Sold for USD$104,500
  2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER
Chassis#: 121040109500399
Sold for USD$95,700
  2019 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertibl
Sold for USD$267,000
  2019 Shannons - Melbourne Spring Classic
 
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL – OFFERED AT NO RESERVE
Chassis#: 121042-10-014292
Sold for USD$90,000
  2019 Coys - Techno Classica, Essen
 
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Chassis#: 121.040.10.9501682
Sold for USD$97,128
  2019 RM Sothebys : Essen
 

Mercedes-Benz 190 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL121.040.85026872023 RM Sothebys : Paris $150,000$200,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL121040-10-95008172022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach $100,000$120,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL121.042.10.95002622022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction $90,000$120,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible 2022 Mecum : Glendale$140,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas$90,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special$65,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL95001002020 Bonhams July Motoring Auction $70,000$90,000
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL1210422095011882020 Coys at Olympia $100,000$120,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster190SL95011142020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction   
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$80,000$100,000$120,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL121.040.95000812019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona $200,000$250,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2018 Mecum : Hershey$70,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 2018 Motostalgia : Amelia Island$137,000$165,000$195,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster1210401095005372017 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World $81,000$93,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster12104075024622016 Mecum : Monterey$140,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale$130,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL95001002016 H & H Auctions Donington Park   
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL1210401095004472015 Motostalgia Auction Austin Grandprix 2015 $140,000$165,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2015 Auctions America : Hilton Head$82,500  
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER 2015 Mecum Dallas$105,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL RoadsterA1210401095007222015 Mecum : Monterey$125,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2015 Auctions America California$80,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL75021362015 Motostalgia Auction Indianapolis Brickyard $135,000$155,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster 2015 Mecum : Houston $110,000 
1959 Mercedes Benz 190 SL Convertible 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select   
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis$85,000  
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190-SL 2008 Mecum Muscle Cars & More Live TV Episode 1$40,000  
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER 2003 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK$0  
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER 2003 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK$28,000  
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER 2003 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK$0  

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