Highlights
- Only 3 registered keepers from new
- In current ownership for 15 years (since 2009)
- Comprehensive service folder and Mercedes Maintenance book
- Recently recommissioned with fresh fluids throughout
- Valid MOT until August 2025
The Appeal
Back in the 80s, Mercedes-Benz were beginning to cast a few quizzical glances over at the sports circuit, which at the time was dominated by Escorts and Talbots. They knew their cars were substantially better built - that was no secret - but nothing was quite competition-ready in their repertoire.
Their eyes fell on the W201 - the already remarkably well-loved saloon, which offered impressive aerodynamic performance, advanced suspension and a certain middle-class je ne sais quoi compared to its rivals. They got to work with Cosworth to homologate the 190E for DTM racing.
The resulting car built upon Merc's cast-iron block with a new aluminium twin-cam 16-valve head. Mercedes’ crank and rods were considered strong enough as they were, thanks to Stuttgart's legendary insistence on quality, so the other key mods came in with new pistons and a rather labyrinthine manifold. The rest of the homologation car maintained Mercedes' restrained, executive lines in style.
Nowadays, they're a particularly desirable classic - so we're expecting this one to pick up plenty of enthusiasm. The car has only had 3 keepers from new, and has been with the current owner since 2009. It's accompanied by an impressive cache of paperwork and has only recently enjoyed a recommissioning following a 5-year period of storage.
Their eyes fell on the W201 - the already remarkably well-loved saloon, which offered impressive aerodynamic performance, advanced suspension and a certain middle-class je ne sais quoi compared to its rivals. They got to work with Cosworth to homologate the 190E for DTM racing.
The resulting car built upon Merc's cast-iron block with a new aluminium twin-cam 16-valve head. Mercedes’ crank and rods were considered strong enough as they were, thanks to Stuttgart's legendary insistence on quality, so the other key mods came in with new pistons and a rather labyrinthine manifold. The rest of the homologation car maintained Mercedes' restrained, executive lines in style.
Nowadays, they're a particularly desirable classic - so we're expecting this one to pick up plenty of enthusiasm. The car has only had 3 keepers from new, and has been with the current owner since 2009. It's accompanied by an impressive cache of paperwork and has only recently enjoyed a recommissioning following a 5-year period of storage.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in May 1989
- Current owner purchased in June 2009
- Only 3 former registered keepers in total (all over 55 years old when purchasing)
- Comprehensive service folder and record book included
- Accompanied by an impressive batch of invoices
- Always dry stored during current ownership
- Currently SORN
- Has current MOT until August 2025
- Indicates 127,543 miles
The Condition
- Very nicely presented with no obvious dents or dings
- Paintwork is well-kept
- No signs of any corrosion to the bodywork
- Original alloys
- Some gentle surface corrosion to the underside
- Interior presents well
- Attractive black gingham part-fabric seats with no rips or tears
- Gentle signs of wear, but nothing intrusive
- Wooden veneers in good order
- All instruments and switchgear work correctly
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre M102 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in good condition
- Recently treated to new coolant, gearbox oil, differential oil, and brake/rear suspension fluids as part of the recommissioning
- The vendor reports that the car starts on the first keyturn
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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