1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Market Value & Price History
The 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL has a current market value of $117,463 as of Nov 5, 2026, based on 71 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2004 between $71,500 and $148,400. Based on US sales through Aug 15, 2026. 6 have sold in the past 12 months, and 8 are listed for sale (1 at auction), asking $85,299 to $240,000. The median sale price is down 59% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 71 verified auction sales for the 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (62 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 15, 2026. Value as of Nov 5, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL sold for $54,000 in 2026, against $38,500 in 2004. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,000 | 5 |
| 2025 | $131,600 | 7 |
| 2023 | $76,850 | 6 |
| 2022 | $217,500 | 4 |
| 2021 | $103,100 | 6 |
| 2020 | $123,500 | 4 |
| 2019 | $132,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | $86,000 | 8 |
| 2016 | $148,500 | 3 |
| 2015 | $99,000 | 3 |
| 2004 | $38,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 149,500 EUR | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2026 | $187,000 | 32,712 mi | Manual |
| May 29, 2026 | $67,000 | 3,800 mi | — |
| Jan 24, 2026 | $54,000 | 32,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $27,500 | 52,152 mi | Manual |
| Jan 7, 2026 | $27,500 | 52,152 mi | Manual |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $247,500 | 1,927 mi | Manual |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $90,356 | 28,000 mi | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $148,400 | 70,471 mi | — |
| May 31, 2025 | $102,000 | 8,000 mi | — |
| May 19, 2025 | $102,500 | — | Manual |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $230,000 | 37,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $131,600 | — | Manual |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 113,240 EUR | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $224,000 | — | Manual |
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1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL worth?
A 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is worth approximately $117,463 as of Nov 5, 2026, based on 71 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 15, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $71,500 and $148,400; the full verified range is $11,128 to $340,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL cost new?
The 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL carried an original MSRP of $5,030. Verified examples now trade around $117,463.
How much has the 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is worth about 2235% more than its original MSRP of $5,030, with verified examples now trading around $117,463. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL sell per year?
6 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 71 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL sales in total.
Are 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL sale price is down 59% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL?
DriveIndex lists 8 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale (1 at auction), asking $85,299 to $240,000 (last checked Nov 4, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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