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1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 23, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$79,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $72,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
190 SL (W121)
Version
190 SL (W121)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1210426503564
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 98 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$71,125 to $140,000
Median$89,750
Sales behind it98Likely

From 98 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $71,125 and $140,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2026$190,000
54-Years-Owned 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$82,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, March 28, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 28, 2026$129,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Feb. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 13, 2026$86,500
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, March 27, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 27, 2025$62,000
51-Years-Owned 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, March 2, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 2, 2025$70,500
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 6, 2024$61,000
1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, June 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 22, 2026$89,500