1986 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3 16V Smoke Silver/Black Recaro interior, 29k miles, 5 speed manual. An exceptional example of this legendary model - 1 or the 1964 cars imported to the US in 1986-1987. Completely sorted with all the best/correct mechanical and cosmetic enhancements.

If you wish to buy and enjoy a 2.3 16V it will be very difficult to find a comparable car at any price. I am a long time genuine enthusiast and have owned several of these cars trough the years including a perfect 50k mile car - to which this one is superior in many aspects.
At 120k miles
Complete cylinder head overhaul - valve guides/seals, ylinder hear resurfaced, iming chain/chain guides, ew updated chain tensioner, ead gasket set - all German factory MB parts.
Between 120,400 to 122,200 miles - German and MB factory parts.
Behr radiator/cap/graf metal impeller water pump, hermostat, coolant temperature switch, xpansion tank, park plugs, ires, istributor cap and rotor, dle switch, xygen sensor, hrottle cable, rive shaft center support bearing, ront flex disc, ew derlin shifter bushings, uel accumulator, fuel pump check valve, uel filter, ver voltage relay, ngine and transmission mounts, arking brake shoes and cables, gnition switch and ignition lock housing, ll vacuum hoses, ear oil, reak fluid, ires, /c compressor rebuilt, new dryer/receiver - recharged with R-12, nder hood pad, ap timer gauge lcd rebuilt, rake pads, ront rotors, tainless steel brake lines.
Suspension completely overhauled - Meyle control arm kit that replaced all 8 of the rear suspension components including the control arms, ball joint assemblies, ontrol arm struts, amber struts, hrust arms, nd all hardware, ew Mercedes lower control arms and bushings, ront heavy duty strut mounts, orsion bar bushings, nd front ball joints - bilstein sport shocks and h&r springs all around - self leveling suspension completely removed.
European headlights, volution I 16x8 wheels - original 15x7 wheels included as well as a few spares - hand made stainless steel exhaust using all original flanges - properly done with a catalytic converter, ne resonator and rear muffler - excellent progressive sound, uch lighter that the factory system.

All this work was done personally by a fellow enthusiast with a lot of love, are and attention to detail - which makes a huge difference.

Has a few imperfections and patina from being 30 years old - none take away from the car - very small rust spot on the right rear quarter panel nothing else to speak of (southern car until I brought it to NY last year) - under carriage is excellent - no accidents - was always garaged and well looked after.

Outstanding example with all the appeal of a real old world Mercedes product without the complications and needs of a vintage MB. Performs excellent in all aspects, verything functions, ruly a pleasure to drive, wn and look at.

The history of how this particular model came to life, t's introduction to the public and the consequences which resulted from this are one of the most interesting automotive stories of the lastthreedecades. Finally these cars are beginning to receive the respect and appreciation that they deserve from the main stream crowd and their values are increasing - they remain an excellent buy as compared to the e30 m3's especially knowing thatthe 2.3 16V is the superior car of the two - would like for this car to go to a fellow enthusiast.
All books, keys, ool kit, first aid kit, ervice manual on disk, ost of receipts for parts and some from previous owners.

Additional photographs plus listed images in high res upon request.

PPI's welcome - $1000 Deposit within 24 hours of close - full payment within 3 days of close - sold "as is" - private sale.

Send name and phone number if you wish to discuss - serious buyers please - thanks!