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1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Bid to at RM Sotheby's on Dec. 8, 2018. The car did not sell.

The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
190 SL (W121)
Version
190 SL (W121)
Chassis
12104010025444

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$71,250 to $140,000
Median$89,500
Sales behind it99Likely

From 99 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 $71,250 and $140,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
38-Years-Owned 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$56,000
21-Years-Owned 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2026$55,500
58-Years-Family-Owned 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$70,500
23-Years-Owned 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 29, 2026$46,500
34-Years-Owned 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, July 29, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2026$145,000
43-Years-Owned 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, July 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2026$50,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, March 12, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 12, 2026$84,500
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SLBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$165,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 11, 2017Did not sellRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's
Dec. 8, 2018Did not sell (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's
March 2, 2024SoldRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$179,200
March 7, 2026SoldBroad ArrowBroad Arrow437$184,800