1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6

The Stuttgart Collection is a carefully curated selection of cars that were once part of a larger, private, UK-based Mercedes-Benz museum. The cars presented to auction offer a unique opportunity to own arguably the best examples available in today’s market. From the fabulous 500SL delivered new to Sir Stirling Moss himself with a later Mercedes F1 starring role to the modest 230 E saloon at a tantalising No Reserve, each car is on the button with unrivalled history files that detail the diligent maintenance from new.

The Mercedes-Benz W201 was a compact executive saloon car manufactured from 1982 to 1993. Mercedes had enjoyed some good results competing in rallying, with V8-powered R107 Series Coupés and naturally they were keen to build on this success by taking the 190E on a similar path. Naturally the more powerful Cosworth 2.6 16v and later homologation Evo II cars were either thrashed or cherished, and the surviving variants are rightly highly desirable. We consignors, however, are enthusiasts at heart and, much like our clients, we appreciate even the most modest of classics, particularly those we remember as daily drivers cars back in the day.

As such, when our vendor added this fabulous German supplied 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6 to his private museum of exceptional three-pronged cars in 2022, the condition and history file caught his attention and became a must have addition. The detailed history file, a video of which can be forwarded to interested parties, shows the diligent maintenance with main dealer receipts and evidence of restorative works, commissioned by a previous owner in Germany who wanted this lovely example to live on for future generations, regardless of the car’s value. We salute that passion.

Registered with the DVLA as H931 JCV, this Astral Silver and Microfibre Grey clothed interior boasts a wooden automatic gear selector and the usual refinements. The service book is well stamped and the history file includes German inspection reports and the aforementioned receipts. Presented to auction with a fresh MOT and ready to go, the car’s condition belies the odometer reading of 196,763km or the UK equivalent of 122,262 miles and must be seen to be believed. An ideal, first time, modern classic saloon and smart enough for the show ring at local car shows.