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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 15, 2026.

$196,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $175,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1960
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
190 SL (W121)
Version
190 SL (W121)
Chassis
12104210014430

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 98 comparable sales, 27% 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
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 25, 2026$79,690
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2026$80,888
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$125,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, July 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2026$84,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, July 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 5, 2026$77,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, April 16, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 16, 2026$85,500
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Feb. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 5, 2026$66,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Nov. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 3, 2025$81,000