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1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Aug. 15, 2026.

$187,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $170,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1962
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
190 SL (W121)
Version
190 SL (W121)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
12104010020797
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

Above the middle half of 98 comparable sales, 23% over its top.

Middle half of sales$71,125 to $138,125
Median$89,500
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 $138,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$73,833
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Jan. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 24, 2026$54,000
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL RoadsterMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$25,000
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL RoadsterMecum, Jan. 7, 2026MecumJan. 7, 2026$25,000
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL ConvertibleMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$225,000
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, May 19, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2025$102,500
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, March 11, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 11, 2025$230,000
38-Years-Owned 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$56,000