Description:

For sale is a smoke silver 1987 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16V. Legendary for its engine co-developed with Cosworth and it's Getrag dogleg 5-speed manual gearbox, this example is one of only 751 US cars for 1987. Very few of these cars remain in original condition.

Selling new for $40K in 1987 ($88k in today's dollars) the 2.3-16V has many features found only on today's performance focused cars, including:

o 16 valve Cosworth designed engine
o Getrag 5-speed manual dogleg gearbox
o Recaro black leather seats
o Center console with additional instrumentation
o Drag and lift-reducing body kit
o Limited-slip 3.27 rear axle
o Revised steering ratio (15.27:1)
o Larger brakes with ABS
o Stiffer front shocks, thicker roll bars, firmer springs
o Multi-link rear suspension
o Hydro-pneumatic self-leveling shock absorbers

The car currently has 132k miles and has been owned by the current owner for four years. In that time, extensive mechanical work and bodywork has been done, exceeding $20k. This work includes:

o New front brake calipers
o New brake rotors and pads on all four corners
o Extensive suspension work
o Hydraulic suspension system re-calibrated (very rare, as most of these cars had this system removed)
o Power steering pump replaced
o Extensive fuel system work
o Rust repair on quarter panels, front fenders and wheel wells
o Some paint work on fenders and quarter panels
o Wheels painted and new tires

Additionally, extensive maintenance records from previous owners are included. These records detail a complete engine rebuild in 2000 at 126k miles among other work. It is fair to say the car as it sits is nearly mechanically perfect, with few, if any mechanical components being un-touched at some point in the cars life. All invoices for mechanical repairs are available upon request.

Being that the vehicle is 31 years old, it does have some imperfections. There are the typical scrapes and stone chips on the body, a small dime sized rust hole in the engine bay, and the lap timer and trip meter are not functioning. However, with the extensive mechanical restoration, this will remain a sports sedan you can effortlessly drive and enjoy. A rare and appreciating modern classic car.

Additional documentation is available upon request. The car is located in Bantam, Connecticut, and is available for viewing on weekends. Feel free to reach out with any further questions.