Bought new by Ayrton Senna and driven home from the Mercedes-Benz factory alongside fellow Brazilian Formula 1 driver Maurício Gugelmin Senna’s desire for a 190 E 2.3-16 was motivated by his victory at the 1984 Nürburgring Race of Champions, where he drove a similar car in the same colour Presented in its factory-correct colour combination of Smoke Silver Metallic over a black leather interior Acquired in 1996 by the consigning owner, who took the car to Australia upon emigrating to the country in 2004 Engine bay signed by Niki Lauda at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix Offered with original paperwork documenting Senna’s ownership; includes factory purchase invoice, previous V5, and tax import slip all in the late driver’s name Further accompanied by extensive service invoicing dating to Senna’s ownership