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1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 16, 2025.

$156,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $140,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
190 SL (W121)
Version
190 SL (W121)
Chassis
1210426502590
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 98 comparable sales, 1% 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
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, May 13, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 13, 2026$85,800
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 190SL ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$72,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, March 27, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 27, 2025$62,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SLBroad Arrow, March 8, 2025Broad ArrowMarch 8, 2025$157,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 11, 2024Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$101,000 high bid
Aug. 16, 2025Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$156,800
Feb. 12, 2026Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$110,000 high bid
May 16, 2026Did not sellMecumMecum$150,000 high bid