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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E

2.5-16 Evolution II
RM Sotheby's Munich 2022
Saturday, 26 November 2022
$379,673
Sale Price
€220,000 - €270,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
26 November 2022
Sold Date
117
Lot Number
#2
Unrestored original
RM Sotheby's
Auction House
Chassis no. WDB2010361F737492. Black over black leather. 2463/232hp, 5-speed, adjustable suspension, adjustable rear wing, sunroof, books and tools.

Evaluation: The 263rd of just 502 examples produced. Delivered new to Switzerland and with the seller since June 2010. Very smart black paint and panel fit. Only two tiny chips that have been touched in are visible. Mint wheels and a crisp, clean interior. A fine presentation for a 30 year old car.

Bottom Line: The Evo II version of the 190E took the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft) title in 1992, and its fat fenders plus gargantuan rear wing make it an unusually in-your-face model compared to other sporty Benzes and early AMGs. It’s less of a hot commodity in Europe than it is in the States (it was never officially sold here) but is still nevertheless one of the most valuable modern Mercedes. This one isn’t a world record (a handful have sold for over $400K) but it’s still a strong result for a 37,223-km (23,129-mile) car and it leapt over the presale estimate.

by Andrew Newton
2 December 2022

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