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The 190 SL Mercedes-Benz was introduced at the 1954 New York Auto Show and complimented the 300 SL as appealed to a wider audience of buyers due to its lower price tag while offering the same visual appeal. The SL nomenclature denoted 'Sport Leicht' or (sport light), but in actuality it was a touring vehicle with a curb weight of over 2500 lbs. It was attractive but its was not a true 'SL'. The engine was a single overhead camshaft four-cylinder unit that displaced 1897cc and offered just over 100 horsepower. They were equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox and an independent front suspension.
This example was treated to a restoration many years ago. It is finished in red with a removable black hardtop. It features an upgraded Weber carburetor for added performance resulting in 120 horsepower, a Becker AM/FM radio, wide whitewall tires, and steel wheels.
In 2008 this 190SL Roadster was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $55,000 - $75,000. As the gavel fell for the final time, the lot had been sold for $46,750 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
This example was treated to a restoration many years ago. It is finished in red with a removable black hardtop. It features an upgraded Weber carburetor for added performance resulting in 120 horsepower, a Becker AM/FM radio, wide whitewall tires, and steel wheels.
In 2008 this 190SL Roadster was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $55,000 - $75,000. As the gavel fell for the final time, the lot had been sold for $46,750 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
2008 Automobiles of Amelia Island, RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $55,000-USD $75,000
Sale Price :
USD $46,750
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 190SL Chassis#: 121042-10-017699 Sold for USD$117,600 2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 121.040.10.025444 Sold for USD$179,200 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | |
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible Chassis#: 121040-10018980 Sold for USD$127,630 2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
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#: 121.040.10.022606 Sold for USD$190,400 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
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 Convertible with Hardtop Chassis#: 12104220020133 Sold for USD$108,563 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 190SL Roadster Chassis#: 12104010020833 Sold for USD$123,750 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
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#: 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 Chassis#: 121.040.10.018340 Sold for USD$92,400 2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
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#: 121.040.10.022232 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 |
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 |
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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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1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
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