✦ Shifty Estimate
$74,300
▼ 25.5% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $71K
- Sales, 12 months
- 5
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
1955 to 1961 · Sedan
Price history
Recent sales
15 sales
1959 · White · manual2026-04-23 · only3peds$70,750
1961 · White · 9,500 mi · manual2025-11-26 · GeorgeLyons$75,000
1958 · White · 55,000 mi · manual2025-11-13 · DCMotorco$66,000
1960 · Red · 40,000 mi2025-11-03 · astroautosales$81,000
1960 · Red · 22,000 mi · manual2025-10-27 · QMS$68,000
1955 · Black · 77,000 mi · manual2025-08-12 · WAGroup$95,000
1960 · White · 91,000 mi · manual2025-07-27 · patricksoles$65,190
1962 · Red · 24,000 mi · manual2025-05-19 · GeorgeLyons$102,500
1961 · Black · 26,000 mi · manual2025-05-05 · 911r$216,000- 1959 · BLACK · manual2025-01-20$8,250
1960 · Fire Red · 89,475 mi · manual2024-11-19 · Harrison_Platz$57,500
1961 · Blue · 22,000 mi · manual2024-11-08 · dpblues2000$95,000
1960 · Fire Engine Red · 93,475 mi · manual2024-10-28 · Jakob_Greisen$100,000
1959 · Black · 75,000 mi · manual2024-08-26 · Miles_S$88,000
1957 · Mercedes Blue · 99,888 mi · manual2024-03-26 · Bwingrove$119,500
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4, 1.9L
- Power
- 75 hp
- Top speed
- 87 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 190 cost?
Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $70,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $74,300. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $63,155 to $100,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $74,300, down 25.5% over the past 12 months. We rate confidence medium: 5 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Mercedes-Benz 190 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $70,750Apr 23, 2026White
- $75,000Nov 26, 2025White · 9,500 mi
- $66,000Nov 13, 2025White · 55,000 mi
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL stands as Stuttgart's elegant answer to the 300SL Gullwing, sharing its bigger brother's sophisticated engineering in a more accessible package. Built from 1955 to 1963, this roadster featured a specially developed 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine producing 105 horsepower, paired with the same basic chassis architecture as the legendary 300SL. Designer Friedrich Geiger crafted timeless proportions that remain stunning today, while the removable hardtop and folding soft top offered versatility that racing-focused competitors lacked. With 25,881 examples produced, the 190SL was relatively common in its era but has become increasingly coveted among collectors seeking authentic 1950s Mercedes mystique without Gullwing pricing. Early cars with the desirable four-speed manual transmission and original paint command premiums, while restored examples offer an accessible entry point into serious Mercedes-Benz collecting. The 190SL perfectly captures the optimism and elegance of 1950s European motoring.