1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Market Value & Price History
The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL has a current market value of $56,115 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 110 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2000 between $71,500 and $145,000. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. 11 have sold in the past 12 months, and 9 are listed for sale from $24,750 to $174,995. The median sale price is down 58.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 110 verified auction sales for the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (94 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 19, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Price History
The median 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL sold for $55,750 in 2026, against $110,000 in 2013. 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 | $55,750 | 8 |
| 2025 | $113,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $159,500 | 9 |
| 2022 | $93,500 | 11 |
| 2021 | $91,000 | 7 |
| 2020 | $92,400 | 7 |
| 2019 | $90,200 | 5 |
| 2018 | $90,500 | 5 |
| 2016 | $143,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | $137,500 | 6 |
| 2014 | $143,000 | 4 |
| 2013 | $110,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 23,000 GBP | 106 mi | Manual |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $56,000 | 44,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $55,500 | 83,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 29, 2026 | $48,250 | 96,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $145,000 | 16,000 mi | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $50,000 | 3,500 mi | Manual |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $84,500 | 94,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $184,800 | 437 mi | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $55,000 | 68,419 mi | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $88,000 | 51,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $75,000 | 9,500 mi | Manual |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $71,500 | 9,500 mi | Manual |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 107,280 EUR | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $113,000 | 70,000 mi | Manual |
| May 12, 2025 | $223,000 | 15 mi | Manual |
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Mercedes-Benz 190SL by Year
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How much is a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL worth?
A 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is worth approximately $56,115 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 110 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $71,500 and $145,000; the full verified range is $35,640 to $269,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL cost new?
The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL carried an original MSRP of $3,840. Verified examples now trade around $56,115.
How much has the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is worth about 1361% more than its original MSRP of $3,840, with verified examples now trading around $56,115. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL sell per year?
11 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 110 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL sales in total.
Are 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL sale price is down 58.2% 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 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL?
DriveIndex lists 9 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL for sale, priced from $24,750 to $174,995 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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