Mercedes-Benz W201 190E 2.3-16V extensively restored engine overhauled Sebring exhaust (1988)

Vehicle description

Model history:

With the 190 series, Mercedes-Benz had an ideal technical basis in the sign of the brand's reawakening sporting spirit in the early 1980s. The new sports model's four-cylinder engine, which had been enlarged to 2.3 liters, received a performance-enhancing four-valve cylinder head, among other improvements. A number of plastic add-on parts, including an eye-catching rear spoiler, and a sporty interior rounded out the package, which was unusually attractive by Mercedes-Benz standards. The 2.3-16 and subsequent sporty variants of the 190E gave the brand an enormous boost to its image - not least through its later appearances in the booming German Touring Car Championship (DTM).

General to the vehicle:

Now here comes a completely restored Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 to the auction, which was imported from Japan, but was registered in Germany for the first time to the traffic. The VIN of this sports sedan is WDB2010341F7449716, a total of only 3 owners are said to have owned the car over the years. The current owner assumes the so-called matching numbers, in addition, according to him, there are receipts from the complete restoration - furthermore, there is still a partially kept checkbook. The TÜV with this 190er still runs until May 2024 and a H-plate carries this sport sedan already.

Exterior color/paint/body:

In the course of the extensive restoration work also a complete painting of the 190E 2.3-16 in black took place - in the connection of these lacquer work the sedan was completely let in for long-lasting protection with wax. All plastic elements on the car are in very good shape, the widening of the 2.3-16 makes the 190E look beefy. Modifications to the body other than the original condition are not visible and an accident free condition is confirmed by the seller. The exact condition of the exterior can be seen in the additional photos and videos of the Mercedes-Benz sedan.

Exterior rims/brakes/chassis:

Hankook tires are mounted on original Mercedes-Benz alloy rims, which according to the seller still have 70-90% of their new condition. The current owner of the 190E attests a condition assessment of also 70-90% to the brakes and in the area of the chassis no defects are known to him, which could cloud the all around good condition of the chassis.

Interior:

The interior of this 190E 2.3-16 is sporty and luxurious: sports seats, which are completely leathered, harmonize very well with the various wood trim elements, which are found in the area of the center console, the door panels and the dashboard, among others. The seller lets mention that the door pockets of the Mercedes-Benz may need to be refinished, but on the whole the interior shows itself from a very nice side. The equipment on board includes the following features: 4-spoke sports leather steering wheel, electric windows front as well as rear, electric sunroof, power steering, central locking, heated seats, air conditioning, ABS, cruise control and a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB radio with USB and Bluetooth function. After consultation with the seller, all instruments, gauges as well as controls should work flawlessly.

Mileage:

Clearly structured plus easy to read is the 190E's instrument cluster - a mileage of 147,890 can be read off the speedometer of this 2.3-16. In addition to a partially kept checkbook, there are many receipts from the restoration work.

Engine:

The engine also underwent an overhaul during the complete rebuild of this sports sedan. 170 hp is produced by the 2.3-liter inline 4-cylinder - power transmission is by 4-speed automatic. The Sebring exhaust on this 190 can be chalked up as contemporary tuning. In June 2022, the Mercedes-Benz underwent a final service.

Underbody:

According to the seller, the underbody of the 190E is rust-free, preserved and protected with cavity protection. Only about 19,500 examples of the 190E 2.3-16 were produced. This 2.3-16 offered here convinces by its - due to the extensive accomplished restoration work - very good optical as well as technical condition. The seller still lets mention that receipts to the work are available and some contemporary tuning (exhaust, sport steering wheel) is to upgrade the Mercedes-Benz - besides, the equipment list of this sports sedan reads quite long and by the automatic transmission the 190E 2.3-16 is an optimal cruiser with sporty attitudes.

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