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This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL has a documented history and was in the care of its original owner for over four decades. It was purchased new in 1961 from Dan Gillum Motors of Reno, Nevada, by local resident Dayton McDonald for $5,406. It left the factory finished in Fire Engine Red (DB 534) and was fitted with a black hardtop and Creme leather upholstery. The current owner acquired the 190 SL in 2014 and invested over $60,000 in mechanical and cosmetic work since then, including a complete repaint, new soft top, new dash upholstery, and other work.
The 1,897cc single overhead cam four-cylinder engine has twin Solex 44 PHH carburetors helping to produce 105 horsepower at 5,750 RPM. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel servo-assisted drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2020
The 1,897cc single overhead cam four-cylinder engine has twin Solex 44 PHH carburetors helping to produce 105 horsepower at 5,750 RPM. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel servo-assisted drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2020
2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $92,400
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.10.020932 Sold for USD$100,800 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.10.019096 Sold for USD$89,600 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.10.022606 Sold for USD$190,400 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible with Hardtop Chassis#: 12104220020133 Sold for USD$82,800 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | |
| 1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 12104210019091 Sold for USD$159,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.10.017706 Sold for USD$229,600 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster Chassis#: 12104010020833 Sold for USD$123,750 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 12104210015602 Sold for USD$132,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121042-10-015602 Sold for USD$93,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster Sold for USD$93,500 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 12104010023233 Sold for USD$117,920 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Race Retro Live Online Auction | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster Sold for USD$110,000 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster Chassis#: 121.040.10.020827 Sold for USD$109,200 2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island |  |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.10.018340 Sold for USD$92,400 2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island |  |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.10.022232 Sold for USD$135,701 2020 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster Chassis#: 12104210016932 Sold for USD$97,900 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster Sold for USD$90,200 2019 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible Sold for USD$117,820 2019 Shannons - Sydney Autumn Classic | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Chassis#: 121040.10.017684 Sold for USD$134,400 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 1210421000297 Sold for USD$137,500 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. |
Mercedes-Benz 190 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 12104010023233 | 2020 Silverstone Auctions : The NEC Classic Live Online Auction | |||
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible | 121 042 10 022167 | 2019 Collector's Motor Cars and Automobilia, RAF Museum Hendon | $75,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible with Hardtop | 1210420018486 | 2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 12104210016932 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |||
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121.040.10.025444 | 2018 RM Sothebys : The Petersen Automotive Museum | $200,000 | $240,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible | 121.040-10-020902 | 2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible | 121.042-10-024129 | 2017 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed | $105,000 | $135,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes Benz 190 | 2017 Silver Auction Arizona in March 2017 | $5,500 | |||
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121.040.10.025444 | 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | $200,000 | $225,000 | |
| 1961 MERCEDES 190 | 2017 McCormick's # 62 | $4,750 | |||
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible | 121.042-10-024129 | 2016 Bonhams : The December Sale | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes Benz 190 SL Convertible | 2016 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | ||||
| 1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER | 121040.10.018793 | 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $110,000 | $140,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121.040.10.022284 | 2015 RM Sotheby's London Auction | $110,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | |||
| 1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL CONVERTIBLE | 2014 Mecum Dallas | ||||
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 121042.20.01917 | 2013 Coys Auctions Spring Classics | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL | 12104220019425 | 2012 Silverstone : The Spring Sale | |||
| 1961 Mercedes Benz 190 SL Roadster | 2004 Michigan Spring International Classic Car Auction | $9,000 | |||
| 1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL ROADSTER | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $37,000 |
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