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In addition to its famed 300SL 'Gullwing', Mercedes-Benz in 9155 launched a lower-priced roadster with more modest performance. The car was the 190SL and the German automaker would produce more than 25,000 of them between 1955 and 1963.
Never known for its strong performance, the model was somewhat collector car world in the shadow of the 300SL until recently.
This example is a matching-numbers example that was built in Stuttgart, Germany, in 959. Although over 25,000 were originally manufactured between 1955 and 1963, fewer than 50 examples survive in this factory combination of Erdberrot (DB 543 Strawberry Metallic) paint with camel leather interior.
The car was purchased new by a couple from New York who specifically requested the Strawberry Metallic paint and a three-piece matching leather luggage set. The new owners traveled to Germany to take delivery of the car and then toured Europe for three months before shipping the 190 SL back home.
In 1997, the family sold the car to Slim Wheatley, who in turn sold the car in 2005 to its current owner in California. The car has been given a ground-up restoration that took well over a year. Following the comprehensive restoration, the 190SL was shown at venues including Rhinebeck, West Point and Hershey. In 2006, it won 1st Place at the Chico Concours and 2nd Place at the Palo Alto Concours. The following year it was invited to the Quail Motorsports Gathering in 2007. In 2008, it won 1st Place at the Carmel Concours on the Avenue.
The car has just 400 miles on the odometer since the restoration work was completed. It has the complete tool kit, gas can and luggage set.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, California. It was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $130,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $203,500, inclusive of buyer's premium.
Never known for its strong performance, the model was somewhat collector car world in the shadow of the 300SL until recently.
This example is a matching-numbers example that was built in Stuttgart, Germany, in 959. Although over 25,000 were originally manufactured between 1955 and 1963, fewer than 50 examples survive in this factory combination of Erdberrot (DB 543 Strawberry Metallic) paint with camel leather interior.
The car was purchased new by a couple from New York who specifically requested the Strawberry Metallic paint and a three-piece matching leather luggage set. The new owners traveled to Germany to take delivery of the car and then toured Europe for three months before shipping the 190 SL back home.
In 1997, the family sold the car to Slim Wheatley, who in turn sold the car in 2005 to its current owner in California. The car has been given a ground-up restoration that took well over a year. Following the comprehensive restoration, the 190SL was shown at venues including Rhinebeck, West Point and Hershey. In 2006, it won 1st Place at the Chico Concours and 2nd Place at the Palo Alto Concours. The following year it was invited to the Quail Motorsports Gathering in 2007. In 2008, it won 1st Place at the Carmel Concours on the Avenue.
The car has just 400 miles on the odometer since the restoration work was completed. It has the complete tool kit, gas can and luggage set.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, California. It was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $130,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $203,500, inclusive of buyer's premium.
2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $130,000
Sale Price :
USD $203,500
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 | |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121.040.8502687 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121040-10-9500817 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121.042.10.9500262 | 2022 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 SL | 9500100 | 2020 Bonhams July Motoring Auction | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL | 121042209501188 | 2020 Coys at Olympia | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 190SL9501114 | 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction | |||
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $80,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121.040.9500081 | 2019 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 Roadster | 121040109500537 | 2017 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World | $81,000 | $93,000 | |
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 1210407502462 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $140,000 | ||
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $130,000 | |||
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 9500100 | 2016 H & H Auctions Donington Park | |||
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 121040109500447 | 2015 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 Roadster | A121040109500722 | 2015 Mecum : Monterey | $125,000 | ||
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster | 2015 Auctions America California | $80,000 | |||
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 7502136 | 2015 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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1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
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