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1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Sold at Broad Arrow Auctions on March 7, 2026.

$184,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $165,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 9, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
190 SL (W121)
Version
190 SL (W121)
Miles shown
437
Chassis
12104010025444

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 98 comparable sales, 19% 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
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
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL RoadsterMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$50,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 11, 2017Did not sellRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's
Dec. 8, 2018Did not sellRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's
March 2, 2024SoldRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$179,200
March 7, 2026Sold (this sale)Broad ArrowBroad Arrow437$184,800