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1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 17, 2024.

$224,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $200,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1962
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
190 SL (W121)
Version
190 SL (W121)
Chassis
12104210023758
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 99 comparable sales, 43% over its top.

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
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$73,833
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL RoadsterMecum, Aug. 15, 2026MecumAug. 15, 2026$170,000
46-Years-Owned 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SLBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$67,000
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 190 SLBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2025$132,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 17, 2024Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$224,000
March 11, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$230,000