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SLR-Style 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 3, 2026.

$210,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
190 SL (W121)
Chassis
12104210022280
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 115 comparable sales, 62% over its top.

Middle half of sales$65,095 to $130,000
Median$85,600
Sales behind it115Likely

From 115 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 $65,095 and $130,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$44,000
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