Description
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2. 6 – Exceptional Example in Almandine Red
Price: £11, 995
Location: London, UK
* Overview*
For sale is my cherished Mercedes-Benz 190E 2. 6 (W201), finished in the rare and elegant Almandine Red. This car has been in my care for 13 years and is without doubt one of the best examples in the UK. It has been meticulously maintained, always garaged since 2018, and used only sparingly to keep everything in excellent order.
The 2. 6 is the ultimate evolution of the W201 range — combining the rock-solid build quality of the Baby Benz with the refinement and performance of Mercedes’ smooth straight-six.
* History*
Originally registered in Poole in 1991.
Just five previous owners in 34 years, each clearly an enthusiast — including a well-known Mercedes specialist (Nicholas Froome).
Featured in Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine (Dec 2010 issue).
Long-time Mercedes-Benz Club member ownership.
Maintained regardless of cost, with full records and invoices.
* Specification & Condition*
Exterior: Stunning Almandine Red paintwork, regularly detailed and still drawing admiring glances wherever it goes. Recent refurbishment of external trims and alloys to maintain factory freshness. Upgraded EVO1 Mercedes Benz Alloys (16 inch).
Interior: Full "mushroom" leather in perfect condition. Factory electric windows and electric tilt-and-slide sunroof.
Audio: Discreetly upgraded with a modern Pioneer DAB/ Bluetooth head unit and upgraded speakers throughout, giving excellent connectivity and sound quality while retaining a factory-style appearance.
Mechanical: Runs beautifully. Engine, gearbox, suspension, and brakes all in superb health. Always run on premium oils and serviced more frequently than required. No expense spared in keeping this 190E as tight and refined as when it left the factory.
MOT: Valid until February 2026, with no advisories.
Mileage: 93500 (warranted).
* Highlights*
Rare 2. 6-litre straight-six W201 – the most desirable non-Cosworth model.
Just five previous owners from new, all enthusiast custodians.
MOT valid until Feb 2026 with no advisories.
Well-equipped example with electric windows, sunroof, and upgraded sound system.
Magazine-featured and enthusiast-owned.
Garaged, pampered, and admired — a truly esoteric classic with rising values.
Frequently draws attention from enthusiasts young and old — often photographed for social media.
* Verdict*
This is not your average 190E. It’s a rare, beautifully preserved collector’s-quality 2. 6 with impeccable history and provenance. Opportunities to acquire such an example are increasingly rare, and values for the best W201s are only heading upwards.
If you’re looking for one of the finest 190E 2. 6s in the UK, this car will not disappoint.
