Description
Exclusive Mercedes Benz 190 E 2. 5 16v 204bhp Cosworth from 1989, sourced from a private classic car collection. Rust-free and accident-free. Exceptional opportunity given its condition, maintenance and excellent history.
Completely original car, never resprayed, in excellent condition with all servicing up to date.
- Cosworth cylinder head, non-catalysed
- First model manufactured
- 5, 000 units produced
- Manual G-trac gearbox (first gear down)
- Two private owners only
- Electric windows
- Always garaged
- Leather seats
- Original automatic limited-slip differential
- Hydropneumatic suspension
- Air conditioning
- Radio with CD changer
- MOT recently passed
- Service book/ history: no (invoices available)
- Full maintenance carried out prior to sale including:
- Radiator
- Rocker cover gasket
- Spark plugs
- Brake fluid
- Suspension fluid
- Oil and all filters
- New manifold gasket
- Tensioners replaced
A true collector's car with strong appreciation potential. Must be seen. Serious enquiries from knowledgeable enthusiasts only. WhatsApp for further information...
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2. 5-16v 204bhp (1989) – A circuit jewel homologated for the roadAn exceptional opportunity to acquire an authentic icon of late-80s motorsport, sourced from a meticulous private classic collection. This Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2. 5-16 with Cosworth cylinder head producing 204bhp is not merely a car; it is a living piece of DTM history, preserved with the care and reverence that only a true collector can bestow. Essence and Sensation: Gripping the wheel of this machine is a journey through time. Its naturally aspirated 2. 5-litre engine, refined with Cosworth's mastery, delivers a linear, mechanical and purist response that modern sports cars simply cannot replicate. Paired with the legendary inverted Dogleg gearbox, each gear change becomes an act of absolute connection with the machine. Its widened silhouette, understated yet commanding, exudes a timeless elegance that turns heads wherever it goes. Condition and Preservation: Having been part of a private collection, this vehicle has been treated as a work of art. It has remained in a controlled environment, protected from the elements, and its maintenance has spared no expense, always prioritising the preservation of its originality and mechanical integrity. Its aesthetic and dynamic condition reflects the absolute care of someone who understands that a car of this calibre is a legacy to be safeguarded. A model on the rise, with incalculable historical value, ready to be enjoyed by a new owner who appreciates the engineering of Mercedes-Benz's golden era.
There are cars that are driven with the hands, and there are cars that are felt in the heart. This Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2. 5-16v with 204bhp undoubtedly belongs to the latter. Guarded until now in the secrecy of a private classic collection, this unit transcends the category of automobile: it is a legend of the road waiting to write its next chapter.
Pure mechanical nostalgia:
Turning the key on this 190 E is awakening the echo of the 1980s, an era when engineering knew nothing of filters or artificial aids. The 2. 5-litre Cosworth engine does not merely roar; it breathes, performs and transmits an analogue vibration that sends shivers down your spine. Settling into its cabin, gripping the wheel and commanding the legendary inverted Dogleg gearbox is a mystical experience. It is connecting in a pure and visceral way with the asphalt, feeling every horsepower directly in your hands.
A collector's secret:
This car has never known the neglect of the streets nor the wear of daily use. It has been treated as the treasure it is. It has rested under cover, protected from time, surrounded by admiration and maintained with an almost religious devotion. Its widened stance, its sharp lines and its commanding static presence still transmit the same electricity as the day it left the factory in 1989.
