Lot 2508: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
For Sale
$129,500
VIN: 7502508121042
- 26k mi TMU
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Location: Hunt County, Texas, USA
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Originality: Original & Highly Originalinfo
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Transmission: Manual
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Handedness: LHD
- There are 31 Mercedes-Benz 190SL - W121 (1954 to 1964) for sale right now.
Vehicle Details
Anon
How much is a 1959 Mercedes 190SL worth?
Based on my research using Classic.com’s market data, here’s what a 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is worth:
Market Overview
Looking at our database of 364 historical sales across all years (1955-1963) and conditions:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Price | ~$120,500 |
| Historical Range | $27,500 – $352,000 |
| Most Recent Sale | $126,403 |
| Currently For Sale | 33 vehicles |
For This Specific 1959 Model
The $129,500 asking price on this particular car is competitively positioned. Here’s why:
- Comparable original, highly-original examples currently range from $159,500 to $182,500 (dealer listings)
- Recent auction results for similar ‘59s: a $143,000 sale and a $135,500 no-sale (reserve not met)
- Entry-level driver-quality cars have traded around $74,500–$96,000
What Drives Value
This specific vehicle has strong value factors:
- ✅ Numbers-matching (VIN matches frame stamp, confirmed with Mercedes Classic build card)
- ✅ California car since new with clean title
- ✅ 30+ years climate-controlled storage + recent mechanical refresh
- ✅ Original & Highly Original conservation status
The $129,500 price sits below comparable asking prices for similar condition/originality 1959 190SLs, making it appear fairly valued—especially given the market’s 69% sell-through rate indicates healthy demand.
Want me to pull up any similar vehicles that have actually sold recently, or check the current market page for more 190SLs?